Paul Yu Liu Excellence in Wound Healing Award
Paul Yu Liu Excellence in Wound Healing Award supports surgeon-scientists through recognition of wound healing research, encouraging future leadership and continued work to improve patient wound care.
Funder: Wound Healing Foundation
Due Dates: December 8, 2026 (Nomination submission)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 award
Summary: Recognizes surgeon-scientists’ contributions and commitment to wound healing research and their potential for leadership in the field.
Key Information: Nominees must hold an MD or DO, be in or have completed surgical residency, and generally be within 15 years of their last training position.
Description
The Wound Healing Foundation developed this award in close collaboration with the Liu family to honor Dr. Paul Yu Liu’s contributions to the science and humanity of wound care. It celebrates his legacy as a surgeon, researcher, educator, mentor, and inventor, alongside his longstanding service to the Foundation. The award aims to inspire the next generation of clinicians and researchers to continue his work improving patient wound care.
The award focuses on encouraging and recognizing surgeon-scientists actively engaged in laboratory or clinical wound healing research. It recognizes their research contributions, commitment to the field, and potential to become leaders within the wound healing community, reflecting Dr. Liu’s dedication to awareness, education, research, and better quality of life for people with wounds.
