Mission and Vision

The Wound Healing Society exists to advance wound healing science and bring its findings into clinical practice, uniting researchers, clinicians, and scientists around a shared mission to improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Our Mission

Improving Wound Healing Outcomes Through Science, Education, and Communication

The mission of the Wound Healing Society is to improve wound healing outcomes through science, professional education, and communication. We bring together basic researchers, translational scientists, clinicians, industry partners, and government agencies in a shared pursuit of evidence-based advances that benefit patients directly.

WHS provides a forum for interaction and collaboration across the full wound care ecosystem, creating the connections that accelerate discovery and strengthen the translation of research findings into real-world clinical practice.

We are committed to supporting the next generation of wound healing researchers and clinicians through education, mentorship, and access to the highest-quality science the field has to offer.

OUR VISION

A World Where Every Wound Heals

We envision a future where wound healing science is fully integrated into clinical care — where evidence-based protocols are standard practice, where no patient suffers needlessly from a chronic wound, and where the professionals dedicating their careers to this field are supported by a vibrant, well-resourced scientific community.

WHS is building that future one annual meeting, one published guideline, one young investigator award, and one new member at a time. Our vision is not just aspirational — it is the organizing principle behind every program, initiative, and collaboration we undertake.

We believe the science of wound healing has the power to transform patient outcomes at scale, and that WHS is uniquely positioned to lead that transformation.

Our Core Values

The principles that guide our organization and shape everything we do.

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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.