Gregory A Bohn, MD, FACS, ABPM/UHM, MAPWCA, PCWC.

Dr Bohn is a General Surgeon Board certified by the American Board of Surgery. In addition, he is board-certified in Hyperbaric and Undersea Medicine by the American Board of Preventative Medicine. Dr Bohn is also certified in Wound Care by the American Board of Wound Healing. For more than 10 years, Dr Bohn has served as the President of the American Board of Wound Healing, overseeing certification for physicians, nurses, and technologists across all wound care settings. As a member of the American Professional Wound Care Association, Dr Bohn has been recognized and honored with the designation of Masters level in wound care, MAPWCA. He currently serves as APWCA’s Vice President. He is the Past President of the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care, a professional wound care organization. Dr Bohn was one of six National Medical Directors for Healogics, a large wound management company. In that role, he oversaw clinical practice and outcomes for a 6 state area.

He has published on a variety of Wound and Hyperbaric topics. Dr Bohn’s focus has been on chronic wound pathophysiology, biofilm, and the role of collagen in correcting protease imbalance in chronic wounds.

Mimi R. Borrelli, MBBS, PhD, MSc, MBA Cand, is the Associate Director, Franchise Lead for Belotero in the Global Medical Affairs department at Merz Aesthetic. She has a diverse background ranging from plastic surgery clinical practice, skin stem cell research, and industry. Mimi began her academic journey in the UK; she obtained a BSc in Experimental Psychology, an MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience, and an MBBS from King’s College London before moving the US in 2017. Her passion for regenerative medicine led her to Stanford University in 2017, where she conducted research on skin stem cells, fibroblast heterogeneity, and wound healing. Her contributions during this time earned her a PhD, awarded by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. After her time in the laboratory, Mimi transitioned into clinical practice as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Resident at Brown University. In 2023, she transitioned into industry; her first role in the Medical Affairs industry was as a Medical Science Liaison with AVITA Medical, a regenerative medicine company. In 2024, she took on the role as an Associate Medical Director with the Global Medical Affairs team at Merz Aesthetic. Mimi has a passion for research and has over 100 peer-reviewed publications, numerous research grants, and has presented at numerous at prestigious national and international conferences throughout her career.

Alongside her commitment to advancing the intersection of aesthetics and regenerative medicine, she is passionate about teaching and has been a tutor for the sciences and math for 13 years. Outside of her professional endeavors, Mimi enjoys making music, fine art painting, tennis, and yoga.

Dr. Chatman Dr. Chatman specializes in foot and ankle surgery, holding a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and a Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his surgical residency at Georgetown University and MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where he refined his expertise in advanced surgical techniques. Following this, he pursued a fellowship in Lower Extremity Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, further establishing his leadership in limb preservation for high-risk foot types. Currently, Dr. Chatman serves as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, where he also acts as the Fellowship Director and the residency liaison. His commitment to education is evident as he shares his extensive knowledge and experience with residents and fellows, shaping the next generation of surgeons. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Chatman is an integral part of a growing limb preservation center in Philadelphia, dedicated to advancing care for patients at risk for limb loss in the local community. While he contributes to research efforts in his field, his primary focus remains on providing high-quality surgical care and developing effective patient care protocols.

Dr. Terry Clarke practices in Mechanicsburg, PA. He is the founder of Foot & Ankle Specialists of Central PA and the founder of Wound Care Specialists of Central PA. Dr. Clarke is Board Certified in Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Ankle by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and Board Certified in Podiatric Medicine by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Clarke is also Board Certified in Wound Care by the American Board of Wound Healing. Dr. Clarke is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Podiatric Medicine and a Fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association. He is also an Attending Physician for the Pinnacle Health Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program and is responsible for the surgical and wound care training of Resident Physicians.

Dr. Robert E. Clemency, III is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon with a clinical interest in foot and ankle trauma and surgical reconstruction of the diabetic foot and ankle. Dr. Clemency, III practices at Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana and is the Medical Director of the Wound Care Center. Dr. Clemency previously practiced at South Bend Orthopaedics and served as a consulting physician for the University of Notre Dame Athletic Department. Dr. Clemency, III is board certified in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery, a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, and a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Indiana Podiatric Medical Association and Notre Dame Orthopaedic Society.

Dr. Windy Cole is an honor graduate from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Cole has been in practice for over 24 years. She is an adjunct professor and Director of Wound Care Research at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. She is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Wound Management. She has been a dedicated wound care advocate for two decades with interests focused on medical education, diabetic foot care, wound care, limb salvage, & clinical research. Dr. Cole has published numerous peer-reviewed and industry articles on these topics and is a sought-after speaker both nationally and internationally.

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Roselle Crombie, MD/MPH, FACS, FABA is a surgeon specializing in general surgery, burn surgery and surgical critical care at several of the Yale New Haven Health Systems flagship hospitals in Southern Connecticut. Her particular passion is a mix of burns, burn/ trauma reconstruction, wounds and general surgery. Her days include her busy practice constantly pushing for change and awareness in how we can improve care delivery locally and nationally. Education of the next generation of physicians and surgeons has remained an imperative part of her career as she is highly involved as faculty in the Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine over the course of her career and mentors the younger pre-health generation. She enjoys giving a variety of lectures to further the fields of her expertise.

Dr. Crombie holds a B.S. in Biology-Chemistry with Honors from Union College in Schenectady, NY. Her medical degree includes both an M.D. and M.P.H. from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and residency training in general surgery at Tufts University-New England Medical Center. Her post-graduate fellowships were in Burn Surgery and Surgical Critical Care at the Yale University School of Medicine where she currently remains on faculty. She holds board certifications in general surgery and surgical critical care.

Outside of her job nationally, she has served as the 32nd President of the North American Burn Society(NABS) 2014, served on the Ethics Committee, Epidemiology for the American Burn Association(ABA). She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Fellow of the American Burn Association, and is actively serving as the Physician SIG Chair (ABA). She was recently appointed to be the Director at Large for the Board of the American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery (ABWMS) and is currently the VP Program Chair for the CT American College of Surgeon’s Chapter, Executive Board, Chair of the Women’s Surgery group for the CTACS and involved in the Women’s Surgeon Groups within several national societies. She’s serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Burn Care and Research, Journal of Wound Care and has served on MRBP-CDRMP (Military Review for Burn Grants). She is a member of the Consensus Committee on Tissue Regeneration for the Journal of Wound Care setting standards for CAMPs. With a team of other burn colleagues, she sits as the VP of a non-for profit REACH Burn Foundation to support the needs of adult burn survivors. Additionally, she serves on the Board of the Burn Research Foundation. Her CV includes numerous publications, book chapters, lectures, recently an invitation for a DOD Grant formal submission.

Dr. Crombie is married to Mr. Brian Crombie and they each have another full-time job raising their three active children. They all enjoy family time on the water and are avid skiers

Damien M. Dauphinée, DPM, FACFAS, FAENS, FACCWS, CWS-P, is board certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is also board certified in Wound Management by the American Board of Wound Management. Dr. Dauphinée has a special interest in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and trauma, as well as peripheral nerve injuries. He is a current Fellow and former President of the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons in 2009. Dr. Dauphinée serves as faculty for the AENS Fundamental and Advanced Peripheral Nerve workshops, training surgeons to treat a variety of peripheral nerve pathology.

Jennie Feight is Senior Director for Health Policy at Kent Imaging, and brings 20+ years of wound care revenue cycle experience. She proudly hales from western Pennsylvania, where she graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) with a Masters in Health Services Administration. As an AAPC-certified coder, auditor and instructor, she currently serves as President for the AAPC Local Chapter. She was also honored to receive a 2022 Rising Star Award from the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association. Animal rescue is near and dear to her heart, and she and her husband Michael share their house with plenty of four-legged family members.

Shawn Frederick has 24 years of experience in the medical device industry specializing in tissue regeneration and wound healing. He currently serves as the Senior Director of Medical Sciences for Organogenesis, where he leads medical and scientific education efforts. Shawn is board certified in medical affairs and oversees a team of highly qualified Medical Science Liaisons who assist with KOL development, investigator-initiated research, and field-based portfolio education. He has a Master of Science degree with an emphasis in human physiology and sports medicine.

Dr. Luis Fernandez, M.D., KHS, KCOEG, FACS, FASAS, FCCP, FCCM, FICS, is a Professor of Surgery, Dept. of Surgery, UT Health Science Center-Tyler, Texas. He is The University of Texas-Tyler School of Medicine Bill Barrett Inaugural Endowed Chair in Trauma Surgery. He serves as a Trauma Surgeon and Medical Director of Trauma Wound Care, at UT Health East– Tyler, TX. He is a member, of the American College of Surgeons National Committee on Trauma. Dr. Scott Norwood and Dr. Fernandez co-founded both trauma programs in Tyler, TX. Dr. Fernandez served as Director of Trauma Surgery / Trauma Surgeon-in Chief, Trinity Mother Frances Health System, Tyler, TX, Chairman, Div. of Trauma Surgery/Surgical Critical Care, Chairman Emeritus, Div. of Trauma / Acute Care Surgery, Chief Flight Surgeon, Chief of Trauma SICU at CHRISTUS MFH from 1993-2019. He is Board Certified in General Surgery / Surgical Critical Care, Forensic Traumatology, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Dr. Fernandez is a decorated Texas Medical Ranger, a retired Brigadier General in the Texas State Guard who commanded the TXSG Medical Brigade / Medical Rangers from 2009 to 2014. He serves as Vice Chairman of the State Guard Association of the United States Medical Academy and is Commander Emeritus, Texas Commandery, Military Order of Foreign Wars.

Dr. Sandeep Gopalakrishnan, MS, PhD, MAPWCA, is an Associate Professor in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, where his work delves into the complex mechanisms of wound healing and tissue repair. His program of research is dedicated to unraveling the intricacies of these biological processes and translating this knowledge into novel therapeutic strategies with the potential to dramatically improve healing outcomes for patients. Beyond the confines of academia, Dr. Gopalakrishnan's passion for improving wound care has driven him to co-found and lead Auxillium Health (https://www.auxilliumhealth.ai/), a pioneering health-tech startup. Auxillium Health is at the forefront of revolutionizing wound care through the application of Artificial Intelligence, reflecting Dr. Gopalakrishnan's dedication to leveraging cutting-edge technology to address this often-overlooked public health issue. Through this venture, he actively translates his research findings and innovative spirit into real-world solutions designed to transform the lives of individuals affected by chronic and difficult-to-heal wounds. Dr. Gopalakrishnan's career is a testament to his unwavering commitment to bridging the gap between scientific discovery and clinical application, making a tangible difference in the field of wound care and beyond.

Dr. Henao is the Senior Director, Medical Affairs for Organogenesis, and joined the company in 2016 as a Medical Science Liaison. Dr. Henao practiced as a Podiatric Physician and Surgeon specializing in wound care and diabetic limb salvage. She received her DPM from Barry University and completed her three-year podiatric surgical residency at South Miami Hospital. Dr. Henao also graduated with a Master’s in Physical Therapy from Florida International University.

Jonathan Johnson, MD, MBA, CWSP, FAPWCA, is the visionary founder and surgical director of Comprehensive Wound Care Services, headquartered in Washington, DC. Widely recognized as "Dr. Wounds," he holds board certification from the American Board of Wound Management and is honored as a fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association. Dr. Johnson's illustrious journey includes specialized training in general surgery, with a distinguished fellowship as the Sylvester J. Carter Hand and Plastic Surgery Fellow at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Hospital Center of Cornell University. His academic pursuits further extend to the business realm, earning a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Finance from The Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University. A member of the esteemed American College of Healthcare Executives, Dr. Johnson also serves as a physician board member for both The Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) and the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA). His commitment to advancing healthcare knowledge is evident through numerous publications and research projects, where his focus lies in the domain of wound care and reducing health disparities among underserved populations via virtual and telemedicine services. Beyond his medical expertise, Dr. Johnson is dedicated to community engagement and philanthropy. He proudly holds a board position at the Capital Youth Empowerment Program (CYEP), a non-profit organization dedicated to fatherhood development and education. Additionally, he is a founding member of the Johnson-Jones Family Foundation.

Dr. Daniel Kapp is a highly regarded board-certified plastic surgeon and has been in private practice for more than 15 years. He is the founder of Daniel L Kapp Plastic surgery. He performs many types of plastic and reconstructive surgeries. He has extensive experience treating post Mohs defects and is a highly regarded author on the topic. Dr. Kapp is an editor of Journal of Wound Care. He has served as Chief of Surgery at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. He also served as the Medical Director of the Wound Center at Jupiter Medical Center. Dr. Kapp graduated from medical school at the University of South Florida and Plastic Surgery Residency at Ohio State University.

Martha Kelso, Chief Regulatory Officer of one of the nation's largest mobile wound care organizations, is a trailblazing visionary and esteemed entrepreneur in Post-Acute Care. With an unwavering commitment to advancing the art and science of wound healing, she is a published author, clinical editor for prestigious peer-reviewed journals, expert witness in wound litigation, and a member of numerous national advisory boards. Widely recognized as an award-winning industry leader, she tirelessly shapes the future of healthcare.

John C. Lantis II, MD, is currently the site Chief and Professor of Surgery at Mount Sinai West Hospital, and the Icahn School of Medicine; in mid-town Manhattan where he practices as a senior vascular surgeon. On January 1, 2024; he was named the Director of advanced wound care; Department of surgery; Mount Sinai healthcare system. In 2023 he became the Editor in Chief of the journal WOUNDS; a Clinical Compendium. He is the past president of the New York Vascular Surgery Society, a founding member of the American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery, and the Vascular Study Group of New York. He is recognized as a world leader in limb salvage and lower extremity wound healing, which includes a very large breadth of knowledge in regards to cellular and tissue based therapies, negative pressure wound therapy, growth factor and stem cell therapy, and local/regional flap therapy. He has been a principal investigator on over 80 clinical trials.

Dr Lullove is a distinguished podiatric physician based in Coconut Creek, FL and is the Chief Medical Officer of the West Boca Center for Wound Healing.  He delivers cutting-edge care and is recognized internationally as a speaker, researcher and clinician.  His expertise extends to health care policy, coding and reimbursement and regulatory governmental affairs.  Additionally he represents the Wound Healing Society to the Alliance of Woundcare Stakeholders helping to ensure communities have access to quality healthcare.

Dr. Dieter Mayer, wound healing expert, advanced wound care with clinics and techniques in Switzerland. Former director at Zurich and Fribourg hospitals. Now a Research Associate and Attending Physician at University Hospital Zurich.

Antonio S. Montecalvo has served as the Organogenesis Vice President, Health Policy since 2017. Since 2003, he has served in various roles at Organogenesis. Prior to joining Organogenesis, Mr. Montecalvo served as Director of Accounting for Innovative Clinical Solutions, LTD, as Senior Contracts Specialist for UnitedHealth Group, and as a Senior Accountant for Piccerelli, Gilstein & Company, LLP. Mr. Montecalvo holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Rhode Island.

Employed by Connecticut Clinical Nursing Associates, Cathy is an Advanced Practice WOC Nurse in active clinical practice in the acute, long-term, home health and outpatient settings and a clinical instructor at the Yale School of Nursing.

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Dr. Lynnette Morrison is a board-certified family physician and wound care specialist, holding the distinction of Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Professional Wound Care Association, and the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists. She serves as Regional Medical Director in the South division for RestorixHealth, Medical Director for Northwest Medical Center Wound Care & Hyperbarics in Bentonville, Arkansas, and a multistate collaborative physician for Wound Care Plus, LLC. While currently practicing in Arkansas and Oklahoma, Dr. Morrison extends her wound care expertise and advocacy through volunteer medical missions around the world, including travels to Africa, Southeast Asia, Central & South America, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific. She completed her MD at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, and residency in Rural Family Medicine at West Virginia University-Harpers Ferry.

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Dr. Jeffrey Niezgoda is the Past President of the American Professional Wound Care Association and the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine. He is the Founder and President Emeritus of AZH Wound & Hyperbaric Center MKE. From 1998-2013, Dr. Niezgoda held the position of Medical Director of the Center for Comprehensive Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee Wisconsin and served as the President and Chief Medical Officer of Hyperbaric & Wound Care Associates, a multi-physician group proving services to wound and hyperbaric patients in Wisconsin as well as internationally. Dr. Niezgoda has extensive experience in clinical research and has been instrumental in the development and commercialization of several medical devices and technologies and has served as a consultant to industry as well as to CMS and the FDA. He is the current Chief Medical Officer for Kent Imaging, a device company based in Calgary Canada providing comprehensive wound imaging technologies. Dr. Niezgoda is also the President and Chief Medical Officer of WebCME, an international educational company with a mission to provide wound care and hyperbaric education over the internet, Auxillium Healthcare, focused on artificial intelligence in medical imaging and RxOS, a medical device company which produces a revolutionary wound care hydrogel. Dr. Niezgoda is a 1981 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and received his Medical Degree from the Uniformed Services University of Health Science, Bethesda, Maryland, in 1985.

William O’Malley is a founding member of Engage Health and serves as its Chief Operating Officer. In this capacity, William oversees governance, strategic initiatives, and operational execution for Engage Health’s diverse portfolio of national healthcare clients. He is also dedicated to fostering a high-performance, multidisciplinary team within an innovative and entrepreneurial corporate culture. With over 18 years of senior leadership experience in healthcare, William has been instrumental in driving various national, regional, and local initiatives. Prior to his tenure at Engage Health, he served as Vice President of Healthcare Product Innovation at Performant Corp., where he directed the audit division supporting the CMS Recovery Audit Contracts for Region 1 and the National Region 5 DME contract. He also played a critical role in program integrity efforts for leading national and regional insurers, overseeing strategic activities across the division and implementing CMS’ Unified Program Integrity Contractor (UPIC) data mining solution. Earlier in his career, William was a founding member and Vice President of Operations at Veritas Medical Review Solutions. He led the implementation and operations of the inaugural CMS RAC program for Region A, encompassing Part A, Part B, and DME programs, and acted as a subcontractor for the CMS Level II reconsideration appeals contract. Additionally, he was pivotal in designing and executing strategies to assist wound care providers in navigating challenges such as high-frequency audits and medical necessity determinations in the absence of clear policy guidance. William’s extensive experience positions him as a trusted leader and innovator in the healthcare compliance and audit landscape.

Susan Paquette leads the Wound Care area for SmartTRAK, the leading Business Intelligence Platform for Advanced Wound Care. Susan started the Biologics segment, including CAMPs, at SmartTRAK over ten years ago and has seen the opportunity and challenges associated with this market. Prior to SmartTRAK Susan held executive leadership positions at 3M and has a broad experience base in R&D, business development, marketing and international.

Preeya Noronha Pinto is a partner at the law firm King & Spalding LLP in Washington DC. A former HHS Acting General Counsel and DOJ litigator, Preeya advises health care and life sciences companies on strategic reimbursement planning throughout the entire product lifecycle. Preeya represents clients seeking to combat adverse government action related to Medicare/Medicaid programs, FDA regulation, fraud and abuse matters, and ongoing healthcare reform. Preeya has represented manufacturers, distributors and providers in wound care for over 15 years. She created the Medicare Access to Skin Substitutes (MASS) Coalition, which is leading the fight to ensure Medicare reimbursement that preserves patient access to CAMPs and promotes innovation in wound care treatment.

Dr. Andrew Rader’s alma mater includes Indiana University, Valparaiso University and Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. His residency was in Tampa, FL. Microsurgery and his training was through the Raymond Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Rader is currently practicing at Indiana Foot & Ankle; he is also the medical director of the Memorial Hospital Wound Center. Dr. Rader remains active in research and publication and his practice now focuses on limb preservation and peripheral nerve surgery. 

Joseph Rolley is Principal at JTR Business Consulting, LLC. He has over 40 years of experience in sales, marketing, business development, reimbursement, government affairs and health policy.

Dr. Serena is recognized internationally as an expert in the field of wound healing: He has published more than 300 papers and has given more than 2500 invited lectures throughout the world. SerenaGroup®, a contract research organization (CRO), founded by Dr. Serena conducts clinical trials in a broad range of diseases related to wound healing. To promote clinical research in the burgeoning field of wound care, SerenaGroup® established a site management organization (SMO) that assists hospitals and clinics in establishing compliant research programs. In addition, SerenaGroup® provides consulting services for advanced wound and hyperbaric centers across the globe.

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Dr. Simman is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is the founding president and chair of the American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery, past president of the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists. He sits on the editorial board of the Annals of Plastic Surgery and the Journal of Wound Care. He is Clinical Professor at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Department of Surgery. He is the Director of the Wound Care Program at Jobst Vascular Institute/ProMedica Health Network, Toledo, Ohio. His background includes training in General Surgery at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia University in New York, NY and a Plastic Surgery residency at Providence Hospital and Medical Centers in Southfield, Michigan. In addition, he completed a Burn Fellowship followed by a Wound Healing/Cultured Keratinocytes Research Fellowship at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers, abstracts, letters and book chapters.

Dr. Robert J. Snyder received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Manhattan’s New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1975. To augment his degree, he completed coursework in Clinical Nutrition at Florida International University in Miami, FL and later received his Master of Science in Wound Healing and Tissue Science from Cardiff University at the University of Wales School of Medicine UK, where he remains an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Department of Dermatology and Wound Healing. Dr. Snyder also holds a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in health care from The George Washington University in our nation’s capital. Dr. Snyder is a designated Certified Wound Specialist Physician from the American Board of Wound Management, is a Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He has served as Professor and Director of Clinical Research at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine since 2011. Dr. Snyder is Past President of both the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care and the American Board of Wound Management. He also acted as Director of the Fellowship Program in Wound Healing and Clinical Research at Barry University. He is a member of the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research and the American College of Healthcare Executives. Dr. Snyder has been Principal Investigator on more than 60 randomized- controlled trials regarding innovative wound healing therapies and has worked with Johnson & Johnson Wound Management Worldwide, Systagenix, KCI, Integra, Novartis, and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals among others in this regard. He has published more than 165 peer-reviewed and trade journal articles in The Lancet, Wounds, International Wound Journal and Advances in Skin & Wound Care among others and currently serves on several Editorial Advisory Boards. He is currently Associate Editor for the Journal of The American Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Snyder has received numerous awards including the Dr Robert Warriner Memorial Award for Excellence in Wound Management and the SAWC Founders Award for his work in wound management education and research. Dr. Snyder was recently inducted as a Faculty Fellow in Podiatric Medicine, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow).

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Podiatric Surgery Residency Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine

Dr. William H. Tettelbach is board-certified in Hyperbaric Medicine & Infectious Diseases. He maintains appointments at Duke University School of Medicine and Western University of Health Sciences. Currently, he serves as the CMO at RestorixHealth.

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Zweli is an experienced healthcare management professional and an entrepreneur with a background in quantitative marketing and data science. He has worked in wound care since 2011 when he joined, helped build, and became a partner at one of the largest post-acute wound-care consultancies in the nation. It was during that time that he delved into the study of wound care, primarily at the market and institutional level, and secondarily at the clinical level. The challenges of wound care research led to his conversion to a Bayesian, commiserations with Ryan Dirks, and a partnership in the form of Open Wound Research, to bring cutting-edge statistical and data science methods to wound care research.

Dr. Wahab is a wound care specialist and serves as medical director for the Mountainview Wound care and Hyperbaric Center, the inpatient medical director for Dignity Health Hospitals in Las Vegas and for Post Acute Medical Hospital in Las Vegas, NV. She is an active member of many wound care organizations. She completed her terms as a board member and treasurer for AAWC. She is a member of the European Wound Management Association and for the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders and participates in multiple education committees for wound healing. Dr. Wahab is passionate about research and has her own research department to conduct clinical trials for wound healing. Dr. Wahab participates on many medical advisory boards for wound care biotech innovations. She is associate professor for Roseman University College of Medicine. She is part of the Internal Medicine GME program for Mountainview Hospital. Dr. Wahab utilizes a research-oriented multidisciplinary approach to foster a personalized environment for her patients by integrating new technological advancements in her patient centered wound therapy programs.

Dr. Stephanie Wu is Dean of the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Dr. Wu obtained her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Barry University School of Graduate Medical Sciences in 2001 and completed a three-year residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (PM&S 36) at the Inova Fairfax Hospital/Northern Virginia Podiatric Residency Program in conjunction with the Medical College of Virginia. Her residency training included Lower Extremity Reconstruction and Diabetic Limb Salvage under the direction of Christopher Attinger, MD at Georgetown University Hospital, followed by a two-year Research Fellowship under the direction of David Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD at RFUMS. Dr. Wu joined SCPM as an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery in 2004 and is currently a tenured professor in the Department of Podiatric Surgery and Applied Biomechanics. She also holds a joint appointment in SGPS through the Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Wu has taught at SCPM for over 19 years. Dr. Wu has more than 700 abstracts, book chapters, and peer-reviewed publications and has served as Principal Investigator in more than 70 clinical research trials.  She has received more than 60 awards including the Edward James Olmos Limb Preservation Award and the Podiatry Management Lifetime Achievement Award.  Dr. Wu is a highly sought-after lecturer at national and international forums and has given over 600 keynote lectures and presentations in over 38 countries.  Dr. Wu has served on numerous advisory panels globally including Latin America, the Middle East, and India, to guide physicians in their treatment algorithms for the diabetic foot and wound healing.