New EWMA President
During the conference in Barcelona, Dimitri Beeckman entered his new role as the President of EWMA. We have asked him about his expectations for the next two years and what he hopes to achieve during his presidency. “As President of EWMA, my vision is to advance inclusive, evidence-informed, and ethically driven wound care across Europe […]
Message from immediate past President Kirsi Isoherranen
As Kirsi Isoherranen has ended her term as President of EWMA. The next two years, she will be holding the title of Immediate Past President. We have asked her to highlight a couple of key moments as the president of EWMA and to share some of her thoughts on her upcoming role. “I have been […]
The NextGen European Wound Care Leaders: Shaping the Future of Wound Management
EWMA is proud to introduce The NextGen European Wound Care Leaders Programme, an initiative designed to cultivate future leaders in European wound care. This programme aims to equip aspiring professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networks necessary to drive excellence in the field. About the Initiative The NextGen European Wound Care Leaders Programme is an […]
EWMA 2025 Council Election
Each year, the EWMA Cooperating Organisation’s Board Election and the EWMA Individual Election take place during the spring. The EWMA Council consists of the Executive Committee (elected from and by the Council) and council members from across Europe, elected either by EWMA individual members or by the Cooperating Organisations Board. Additionally, a representative is elected […]
Celebrating Excellence in Diabetic Foot Care
Congratulations to Professor Alberto Piaggesi! We are thrilled to celebrate Professor Alberto Piaggesi, previous EWMA President, as the recipient of the Edward James Olmos Award for Advocacy in Amputation Prevention 2024. This prestigious award, given out by the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) at their annual conference DFCon, honors individuals whose dedication, expertise, and compassion […]
Meet Dr. Hakan Uncu: New EWMA Council Member
Back in May, we welcomed four new members to the EWMA Council. This article is part of a series introducing the four new members. We are delighted to present Dr. Hakan Uncu. Hakan Uncu brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the field of wound care. About Dr. Hakan Uncu Hakan Uncu is a […]
Meet Viviana Gonçalves: A New EWMA Council Member
As part of our ongoing series introducing the new EWMA Council members, we are thrilled to feature Viviana Gonçalves from Portugal. Viviana brings a wealth of experience as a Tissue Viability Nurse, specializing in the management of complex wounds in cardiothoracic surgery. About Viviana Gonçalves Viviana Gonçalves is a Tissue Viability Nurse at the Cardiothoracic […]
Meet Tânia Santos: New EWMA Council Member
As part of our ongoing series to introduce the new EWMA Council members, we are thrilled to feature Tânia Santos. Bringing years of experience in wound care and a deep commitment to education and research, Tânia shares her journey and insights on wound management. About Tânia Santos Tânia Santos serves as a Community Nurse in […]
Meet Alison Hopkins: A New EWMA Council Member
This is the first article in a series introducing the new EWMA Council members. Alison brings extensive experience as a Chief Executive with a strong background in community nursing and tissue viability. About Alison Hopkins Alison Hopkins is the Chief Executive, but she began her career in healthcare as a District Nurse, managing a community […]
Thoughts and dreams of the new President Elect
During the EWMA 2024 conference in London, Dimitri Beeckman was elected President Elect by the EWMA council. We have since asked Dimitri about his thoughts on his new role as President Elect. ‘‘As I step into the role of President-Elect of the European Wound Management Association, I’m honored by the trust placed in me […]
