WHS Session C: Wound Immunology

Burn Wound Immunology Explored in Developing Ex Vivo and In Vitro Wound Models
Esther Middelkoop, PhD

Cutaneous Sensory Neurons Control Immune and Keratinocyte Function
Daniel Kaplan, PhD

This session will focus on the immune system's role in tissue repair, providing a deep dive into the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive these processes. One speaker will talk about the interactions between innate and adaptive immune cells during wound healing, discussing how these cells coordinate tissue repair and how aberrant immune responses contribute to chronic wound pathology. He will also provide insights into emerging therapeutic targets to restore immune balance and enhance healing outcomes. The other speaker will discuss how innovative biomaterials are being developed to influence immune responses and improve wound healing. Her talk will focus on how these materials can modulate immune activity, offering new therapeutic avenues to support effective tissue repair and prevent complications in chronic wound.