Wound Healing Foundation

DLS/WHF 2026 Experience by Sophie Bilik, MS
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
MD/MBA Candidate | Class of 2028

"Attending the 2026 Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference and WHF Annual Meeting in Washington, DC as a recipient of the WHF with Integra Foundation Preceptorship Award was an incredibly rewarding experience.

I was honored to be selected as one of four preceptorship award recipients and grateful for the opportunity to attend a meeting that brought together clinicians, researchers, and trainees dedicated to advancing wound healing science and patient care."

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Mateusz S. Wietecha, DMD, PhD thoughts on DLS2026 w WHF

Dr Wietecha's research on the immunological reactions and diabetic cell dysfunction is fascinating how the body's inflammation is driven and maintained into a chronic state and thus non-healing for wounded tissues. Better understanding the cycle of perpetual chronicity enables researchers to find potential therapeutic targets to modify reactions and facilitate healing.

Congratulations to Dr. Wietecha on his research and on receiving the H. Paul Erhlich Rising Star Award.

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Congratulations to Louis Argenta, MD and Michael Morykwas, PhD on their induction into the 2026 National Inventors Hall of Fame on May 7, in Washington DC for their invention of the VAC (Vacuum Assisted Closure). His 35 years as a pioneer of wound research earned him the Wake Forest Medallion of Merit for exemplary service to the university in 2015. Dr Morykwas is the 2025 Wound Healing Foundation honorary TK Hunt Lecturer.
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DEADLINE: THIS FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026 DO NOT DELAY!
Call for Proposals - 4th Annual Urgo NA Martin C Robson Burn Wound Infection Grant $15,000
To learn more about the Robson Award Grant and past recipients, go to:
https://www.woundhealingfoundation.org/wound-healing-foundation-urgo-na-burn-wound-infection-research-grant-honoring-martin-c-robson-md/
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Wound Healing Foundation American Burn Association Urgo Medical North America

Early career investigators should submit their proposals about the treatment or prevention of burn wound infection. Urgo Medical North America is generously funding the Robson Burn Wound Infection Grant and the 2026 Robson Award Recipient will give a brief lecture on their research results at an ABA meeting.
To learn more about the Robson Award Grant and past recipients, go to:
https://www.woundhealingfoundation.org/wound-healing-foundation-urgo-na-burn-wound-infection-research-grant-honoring-martin-c-robson-md/

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Wound Healing Foundation Urgo Medical North America

https://www.ameriburn.org/news/wound-healing-foundation-and-american-burn-association-open-call-for-applications-for-marty-robson-burn-wound-infection-research-grant

Save the date! DLS 2027 with WHF is Coming bigger and better in 2027.
Get ready to join us for an unforgettable experience filled with inspiration, connection, and innovation.
Read what our WHF with Integra Foundation Preceptors thought of the meeting.
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The Wound Healing Foundation is proud to announce that we recently became a member of the World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS).
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2026 Solventum Fellowship Recipient is James Shadiow, PhD
University of Michigan Medical School

KDM3A epigenetic control of endothelial metabolism limits angiogenesis in diabetic wounds
“Thank you for your graciousness. I am truly honored to have been selected as this year’s Wound Healing Foundation Solventum Fellow. It’s clear how impactful this experience will be for an early-career investigator with the Fellowship’s emphasis on exposure, mentorship, and community engagement with the field’s leaders and mentees. I’m especially excited to hear about the opportunities for continued involvement over the next few years, including the lecture and networking components, that I believe will foster career opportunities and rich collaboration with our field for years to come."
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Congratulations James!
Pictured: Dr. James Shadiow, 2026 Solventum Fellow
Solventum

Wound Healing Foundation and American Burn Association
Open Call for Applications for Marty Robson Burn Wound Infection Research Grant - $15,000

The Wound Healing Foundation (WHF), in partnership with Urgo Medical North America and the American Burn Association (ABA), is now accepting applications for the Marty Robson Burn Wound Infection Research Grant, a $15,000 award supporting innovative research in the prevention and treatment of burn wound infection.

The grant honors the legacy of Martin C. Robson, MD, and is designed to support early-stage, high-impact research that advances understanding and care in burn wound infection. Funding is intended for direct research expenses and is awarded to emerging investigators conducting wound healing research.

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Wound Healing Foundation American Burn Association Urgo Medical North America

So many successful accomplishments it is hard to express in words. Pictures can do that better. Read More Here: https://conta.cc/42itnD8

Networking and learning went hand in hand with fun events and memorable sights, right in the middle of Washington, DC. After a week of a whirlwind of activities, we declare the 2026 DLS with WHF conference a SUCCESS! It was great seeing so many old friends and making new ones. If you missed it, make plans now to attend next year April 7-10, 2027. We look forward to seeing you there! Watch the International Wound Journal for the published abstracts. Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference: A Team Approach