FORCE REPAIR Showcased at EWMA Conference 2026
Last week, FORCE REPAIR participated in the EWMA 2026 Conference, one of the world’s leading events dedicated to wound management and tissue repair, bringing together clinicians, researchers, and industry experts from across the globe. EWMA 2026 welcomed 6,364 registered participants from 81 countries over three days, featuring 955 oral presentations, 661 e-poster presentations, and an exhibition area with 166 exhibitors. The conference once again provided an outstanding platform for scientific exchange, collaboration, and innovation in wound management.
As part of the FORCE REPAIR activities at this year’s conference, our project partners presented the latest advances in bioactive materials and regenerative wound healing approaches, highlighting the consortium’s ongoing efforts to develop innovative solutions for chronic and acute wound treatment.
On May 7, Nicole Schöfmann, BSc, from project partner AKRIBES BIOMEDICAL GMBH presented an e-poster titled: “Efficacy of Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Bacterial and Pro-Regenerative Bioactive Inks on Fibroblast Proliferation in the Presence or Absence of Chronic Wound Exudates”.
The presentation focused on the potential of multifunctional bioactive inks to support fibroblast proliferation in chronic wound environments. By combining anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and pro-regenerative properties, these advanced materials aim to improve tissue regeneration and contribute to more effective wound healing strategies. 
In addition, Johanna Einsiedler from JOANNEUM RESEARCH delivered a presentation titled: “Evaluating Functional Dynamic Hydrogels for Improved Healing in a Porcine Acute Wound Model.” The research explored the performance of dynamic hydrogel systems designed to create adaptive healing environments and support improved tissue repair outcomes in preclinical wound models. 
Together, these presentations demonstrated the interdisciplinary and translational research approach of the FORCE REPAIR project, emphasizing the development of advanced biomaterials and regenerative technologies for next-generation wound care. This marked the third consecutive participation of the FORCE REPAIR project at the EWMA Conference, further strengthening the consortium’s presence within the international wound care and regenerative medicine community.
