Wound Repair and Regeneration

The official peer-reviewed journal of the Wound Healing Society, publishing cutting-edge research in wound healing science since 1993.

Official WHS Journal

Official peer-reviewed journal of the Wound Healing Society

Wound Repair and Regeneration

Publishing innovative research in wound healing science, from molecular mechanisms to clinical applications, advancing care for patients worldwide.

About the Journal

Wound Repair and Regeneration is the premier scientific journal dedicated to the biology of tissue injury and repair. As the official publication of the Wound Healing Society, we serve as the primary forum for disseminating cutting-edge research in wound healing science.

Our journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and clinical studies that span the full spectrum of wound healing — from basic molecular mechanisms to translational research and clinical applications. We welcome submissions from researchers and clinicians worldwide.

With a rigorous peer-review process and commitment to scientific excellence, WRR has been advancing the field of wound healing since 1993, helping to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and patient care.

Peer-Reviewed

Rigorous expert review

International

Global authorship

Indexed

Major databases

Translational

Bench to bedside

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Why Choose
Wound Repair and Regeneration

Join the leading researchers and clinicians who choose WRR to share their discoveries with the wound healing community.

Premier Publication

The official journal of the Wound Healing Society since 1993, with a legacy of scientific excellence in tissue repair and regeneration.

Cutting-Edge Science

Breakthrough basic and clinical research spanning the full spectrum of wound healing biology, from molecular mechanisms to patient outcomes.

Indexed

Listed in Medline, PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus for maximum discoverability and citation reach.

High Impact

Ranked among leading journals in dermatology, surgery, and cell biology, ensuring your research reaches the right audience.

Fast Review

A median of 14 days to first decision and 10 days from acceptance to publication, so your work moves quickly into the field.

Global Reach

Authors and readers spanning the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and beyond.

The Team Behind the Journal

Editorial Leadership

WRR is guided by an international team of leading scientists and clinicians committed to advancing wound healing science.

Basic Science

Boris Hinz, PhD

University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada

Clinical Science

Robert Kirsner, MD, PhD

University of Miami
Miami, FL

Regeneration Science

Heather Powell, PhD

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Managing Editor

Erge Edgu-Fry, PhD | League City, TX | WRRjournal@woundheal.org

Biostatistician Consultant

Corey Andrew Kalbaugh, MA, MS, PhD | Chapel Hll, NC

Senior Editors

Editorial Board Members

Yoshikiyo Akasaka | MD Tokyo, Japan
Afsaneh Alavi, MD | Toronto, Canada
Praveen Arany, PhD, MDent | Buffalo, NY
Andrew Baird, PhD | San Diego, CA
Allison Cowin, PhD | Mawson Lakes, Australia
Leila Cuttle, PhD | Queensland, Australia
Jeffrey M. Davidson, PhD | Nashville, TN
Alexis Desmoulière, PhD | Limoges, France
Robert F. Diegelmann, PhD | Richmond, VA
Luisa A. DiPietro, DDS, PhD | Chicago, IL
Sabine Eming, MD | Cologne, Germany
Brooke Farrugia, PhD | Melbourne, Australia
Xiaobing Fu, MD | Beijing, P.R. China
Corrie Gallant-Behm, PhD | Boston, MA
David G. Greenhalgh, MD | Sacramento, CA
Elizabeth Grice, PhD | Philadelphia, PA
Geoff Gurtner, MD | Stanford, CA
Matthew Hardman, PhD | Hull, United Kingdom
Ellen Heber-Katz, PhD | Philadelphia, PA

Dongsheng Jiang, PhD | Shanghai, China
Sandeep Kathju, MD, PhD | Pittsburgh, PA
Kazuo Kishi, MD | Tokyo, Japan
Hynda K. Kleinman, PhD | Bethesda, MD
Dimitris Kletsas, PhD | Athens, Greece
Timothy Koh, PhD | Chicago, IL
Toshikazu Kondo, MD | Wakayama, Japan
Lawrence Lavery, DPM | Dallas, TX
Hadar Lev-Tov, MD | Miami, FL
Zongjin Li, MD, PhD | Tianjin, China
David J. Margolis, MD, PhD | Philadelphia, PA
William A. Marston, MD | Chapel Hill, NC
Esther Middelkoop, PhD | Beverwijk, the Netherlands
Veronique Moulin, PhD | Quebec, Canada
Daria Narmoneva, PhD | Cincinnati, OH
David O'Gorman, PhD | Ontario, Canada
Dennis P. Orgill, MD, PhD | Boston, MA
Irena Pastar, PhD | Miami, FL

Valentijn Pauwels | Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
Anie Philip, PhD | Quebec, Canada
Kyle Quinn, PhD | Fayetteville, AR
Piul Rabbani, PhD | New York City, NY
Katherine Radek, PhD | Mayville, IL
Bruna Romana-Souza, PhD | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Karin Scharffetter-Kochanek, MD | Ulm, Germany
Tanya Shaw, PhD | London, United Kingdom
Kara Spiller, PhD | Philadelphia, PA
Phil Stephens, PhD | Cardiff, United Kingdom
Edward Tredget, MD | Edmonton, Canada
Aristides Veves, DSc, MD | Boston, MA
Peter Vogt, MD, PhD | Hannover, Germany
Susan Volk, VMD, PhD, DACVS | Philadelphia, PA
Alan Wells, MD, DMSc | Pittsburgh, PA
Will Wood, PhD | Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Masashi Yoshida, MD, PhD, FACS | Tochigi, Japan
Ali Zarrabi, PhD | Istanbul, Turkey

Submit an Article

WRR considers original research, clinical studies, reviews, and brief communications relevant to wound healing, tissue repair, and regeneration. Submissions are made through the Wiley Research Exchange portal and reviewed by experts selected by the editors.

Review Author Guidelines

Familiarize yourself with article types, formatting, and submission requirements before preparing your manuscript.

Prepare Manuscript

Format your manuscript according to journal specifications, including abstract, figures, statistical reporting, and a cover letter with authorship assurances.

Submit Online

Upload your manuscript through the Research Exchange submission portal at authors.wiley.com/journal/WRR. Include suggested reviewers.

Peer Review and Decision

Your submission will undergo expert peer review. Median time to first decision is 14 days.

Access the Journal

WHS Members enjoy complimentary online access to all current and archived issues of Wound Repair and Regeneration as part of their membership benefits.

OnlineFirst articles are available immediately upon acceptance, ensuring rapid dissemination of the latest research before formal issue publication.

Institutional Access is available through Wiley Online Library. Contact your institution’s library for access information.

Print-on-Demand for WHS Members

2025 Discount Rate: 80% off the full institutional subscription price 2025
Discount Code: TE9K7BCCKG28
Note: Valid for whole volume subscriptions through December 31, 2025. Does not apply to single issues.

Wound Repair and Regeneration

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