Paul Yu Liu Excellence in Wound Healing Award
Paul Yu Liu Excellence in Wound Healing Award supports surgeon-scientists by recognizing laboratory or clinical wound healing research contributions and leadership potential to improve patient wound care.
Funder: Wound Healing Foundation
Due Dates: December 8, 2026 (Submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Not specified
Summary: Recognizes surgeon-scientists’ contributions to laboratory or clinical wound healing research and their potential for leadership in the field.
Key Information: Candidates must be nominated by someone in the wound research, wound care, or wound healing community.
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 and his longstanding service to the Foundation. The award recognizes surgeon-scientists engaged in laboratory or clinical wound healing research and seeks to inspire the next generation of clinicians and researchers to improve patient wound care.
The award celebrates Dr. Liu’s legacy as a surgeon, researcher, educator, mentor, and inventor. Its focus reflects his commitment to advancing wound healing through awareness, education, and research, and his belief that more surgeon-scientists are critical to improving wound healing. Nominations emphasize research contributions, commitment to the field, and potential to become a leader in the wound healing community.
