The Wound Healing Society operates according to bylaws that define our governance structure, membership requirements, officer responsibilities, and organizational procedures. As a nonprofit scientific membership organization, WHS is accountable to its members, and our bylaws reflect that commitment to transparency and peer-driven governance. The current bylaws document is available to read and download below.

Explore Our Organization

Learn more about who we are, what drives our science, and how WHS is shaping the future
of wound healing research and clinical practice.

Mission & Vision

WHS exists to advance wound healing science and bring its findings into clinical practice. Our mission unites basic researchers, translational scientists, and clinicians around a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes.

Leadership

Meet the researchers and clinicians who guide WHS. Our leadership represents the full breadth of the wound healing field, from basic science to clinical practice, and brings decades of combined expertise to the organization.

History

Founded in 1989, WHS has spent more than three decades building the scientific home that wound healing research deserves. Explore how the society grew from a founding vision into the premier international organization in the field.

Bylaws & Governance

WHS is governed by its members and guided by transparent, peer-driven principles. Review our bylaws and organizational structure to understand how decisions are made and how the society is accountable to its community.

Contact

Have a question about membership, the annual meeting, research grants, or partnership opportunities? Our team is here to help.

Fellows & Recognition

Meet the researchers and clinicians who have been honored for their outstanding contributions to wound healing science and to the WHS community.

Ready to Get Involved?

Join our community of wound care professionals and be part of the movement to advance education and improve patient outcomes.