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 […]
EWMA joins the European Network on Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Resistance (ENIPAR). Read the call to action
To mark the II UN General Assembly High-Level on #AntimicrobialResistance, EWMA supports the European Network on Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Resistance (ENIPAR). EWMA is involved via the EWMA Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme, aiming to promote infection prevention and control, correct diagnosis of infection and appropriate use of non-antibiotic antimicrobials in wound management across all healthcare settings. As #AMR stands […]
In memoriam – Prof. Dr. Judit Daróczy
We are sad to announce, that previous EWMA Council member (2006-2009) Prof. Dr Judit Daróczy, from Hungary, died in August 2024, 82 years old. Judit Daróczy was a professor of Dermatology and held several leadership positions during her career, including Director of the Department of Dermatology and the Department of Lymphology, St. Stephan Hospital, Budapest, […]
FORCE REPAIR project presented at EWMA 2024
The FORCE REPAIR project aims to revolutionise the treatment of chronic wounds. A newly released video clip explores the project’s innovative approach and the potentially life-changing benefits for individuals suffering from chronic wounds. About FORCE REPAIR The FORCE REPAIR team sets out to advance chronic wound management by developing a smart, multifunctional, and cost-effective 3D-printed […]
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 […]
