Annual Meeting

2026

2026 SAWC & WHS Annual Meeting

Dates

April 8–11, 2026

Location

Charlotte, NC

Conference Program

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Learning Objectives

WRR Abstract Award Winners

Young Investigator Award

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Wound Shark

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WRR Abstracts

Display Posters

P15

PCMP for Complex Wounds: Protective
Barrier for Managing Bioburden in a
Complex Wound Model
Rami A. Nasrallah
+6 other authors · Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri
Authors
Rami A. Nasrallah — Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri James L. Cook — Thompson Laboratory, University of Missouri Kelly A. Kimmering — Research & Development, Organogenesis Chantelle C. Bozynski — Thompson Laboratory, University of Missouri

Abstract
Background: Complex wounds with high bioburden present significant clinical challenges. This study evaluated a novel Protective Cellular Matrix Product (PCMP) as a barrier against bacterial colonization in a complex wound model. Methods: Full-thickness wounds were created in porcine subjects and inoculated with Staphylococcus aureus. Results: PCMP-treated wounds demonstrated 73% reduction in bacterial load compared to controls (p<0.01). Wound closure rates were significantly improved, with 89% epithelialization at day 14 versus 62% in control groups.

P15

PCMP for Complex Wounds: Protective
Barrier for Managing Bioburden in a
Complex Wound Model
Rami A. Nasrallah
+6 other authors · Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri
Authors
Rami A. Nasrallah — Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri James L. Cook — Thompson Laboratory, University of Missouri Kelly A. Kimmering — Research & Development, Organogenesis Chantelle C. Bozynski — Thompson Laboratory, University of Missouri

Abstract
Background: Complex wounds with high bioburden present significant clinical challenges. This study evaluated a novel Protective Cellular Matrix Product (PCMP) as a barrier against bacterial colonization in a complex wound model. Methods: Full-thickness wounds were created in porcine subjects and inoculated with Staphylococcus aureus. Results: PCMP-treated wounds demonstrated 73% reduction in bacterial load compared to controls (p<0.01). Wound closure rates were significantly improved, with 89% epithelialization at day 14 versus 62% in control groups.

P15

PCMP for Complex Wounds: Protective
Barrier for Managing Bioburden in a
Complex Wound Model
Rami A. Nasrallah
+6 other authors · Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri
Authors
Rami A. Nasrallah — Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri James L. Cook — Thompson Laboratory, University of Missouri Kelly A. Kimmering — Research & Development, Organogenesis Chantelle C. Bozynski — Thompson Laboratory, University of Missouri

Abstract
Background: Complex wounds with high bioburden present significant clinical challenges. This study evaluated a novel Protective Cellular Matrix Product (PCMP) as a barrier against bacterial colonization in a complex wound model. Methods: Full-thickness wounds were created in porcine subjects and inoculated with Staphylococcus aureus. Results: PCMP-treated wounds demonstrated 73% reduction in bacterial load compared to controls (p<0.01). Wound closure rates were significantly improved, with 89% epithelialization at day 14 versus 62% in control groups.

P15

PCMP for Complex Wounds: Protective
Barrier for Managing Bioburden in a
Complex Wound Model
Rami A. Nasrallah
+6 other authors · Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri
Authors
Rami A. Nasrallah — Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri James L. Cook — Thompson Laboratory, University of Missouri Kelly A. Kimmering — Research & Development, Organogenesis Chantelle C. Bozynski — Thompson Laboratory, University of Missouri

Abstract
Background: Complex wounds with high bioburden present significant clinical challenges. This study evaluated a novel Protective Cellular Matrix Product (PCMP) as a barrier against bacterial colonization in a complex wound model. Methods: Full-thickness wounds were created in porcine subjects and inoculated with Staphylococcus aureus. Results: PCMP-treated wounds demonstrated 73% reduction in bacterial load compared to controls (p<0.01). Wound closure rates were significantly improved, with 89% epithelialization at day 14 versus 62% in control groups.

P15

PCMP for Complex Wounds: Protective
Barrier for Managing Bioburden in a
Complex Wound Model
Rami A. Nasrallah
+6 other authors · Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri
Authors
Rami A. Nasrallah — Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri James L. Cook — Thompson Laboratory, University of Missouri Kelly A. Kimmering — Research & Development, Organogenesis Chantelle C. Bozynski — Thompson Laboratory, University of Missouri

Abstract
Background: Complex wounds with high bioburden present significant clinical challenges. This study evaluated a novel Protective Cellular Matrix Product (PCMP) as a barrier against bacterial colonization in a complex wound model. Methods: Full-thickness wounds were created in porcine subjects and inoculated with Staphylococcus aureus. Results: PCMP-treated wounds demonstrated 73% reduction in bacterial load compared to controls (p<0.01). Wound closure rates were significantly improved, with 89% epithelialization at day 14 versus 62% in control groups.

P15

PCMP for Complex Wounds: Protective
Barrier for Managing Bioburden in a
Complex Wound Model
Rami A. Nasrallah
+6 other authors · Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri
Authors
Rami A. Nasrallah — Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri James L. Cook — Thompson Laboratory, University of Missouri Kelly A. Kimmering — Research & Development, Organogenesis Chantelle C. Bozynski — Thompson Laboratory, University of Missouri

Abstract
Background: Complex wounds with high bioburden present significant clinical challenges. This study evaluated a novel Protective Cellular Matrix Product (PCMP) as a barrier against bacterial colonization in a complex wound model. Methods: Full-thickness wounds were created in porcine subjects and inoculated with Staphylococcus aureus. Results: PCMP-treated wounds demonstrated 73% reduction in bacterial load compared to controls (p<0.01). Wound closure rates were significantly improved, with 89% epithelialization at day 14 versus 62% in control groups.

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