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SKINT member Brecht Serraes successfully defended his PhD on the 29th of May 2024.
His thesis centered around an important and relevant topic of: "Prevention of pressure ulcers. A multidimensional perspective on the use of reactive static air support surfaces in high-risk nursing home residents"
Congratulations Dr. Brecht!
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We are beyond proud to announce that Prof. Dimitri Beeckman will become the President of the European Wound Management Association (EWMA) in 2025!
Sincere congratulations from your SKINT research team on this wonderful achievement, We look forward to your inauguration in 2025. Excellent choice, EWMA • European Wound Management Association board and council members!