{"id":10302,"date":"2026-09-29T13:20:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T12:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-wp.accelopment.eu\/heal-4ward\/home-11\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T09:35:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T08:35:45","slug":"home-11","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev-wp.accelopment.eu\/heal-4ward\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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HEAL4WARD<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Doctoral Network for Wound Infection Advanced Care and Rapid Diagnosis<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Training 11 doctoral candidates to build smart microneedle wound patches that detect infection in real time and treat it on demand.<\/p>\n\t\t

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\n \t\t\tAbout<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t

About the project<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

HEAL4WARD is a Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie Doctoral Network training 11 Doctoral Candidates (DCs) to develop next-generation solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of wound infections.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The project combines advanced nanomaterials, antimicrobial peptidomimetics, 3D printing technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to prototype multifunctional microneedle wound patches capable of:<\/p>\n\t\t

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One integrated patch, four functions<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Why smart microneedle wound patches?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Wound infections place a significant strain on healthcare systems and are a major cause of sepsis, hospitalisation and antimicrobial resistance. They are often difficult to treat, particularly when bacteria form protective biofilms. Current treatments frequently depend on broad-spectrum antibiotics and slow laboratory tests, which can delay targeted care.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

HEAL4WARD introduces smart microneedle wound patches as an integrated solution. The technology combines advanced nanomaterials, antimicrobial peptidomimetics and label-free sensors in a single platform, enabling real-time detection of infection biomarkers and on-demand antimicrobial action. Supported by 3D printing and artificial intelligence, the approach paves the way for more precise, personalised wound infection management.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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Join the network<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

HEAL4WARD has been recruiting 11 highly motivated and talented doctoral candidates to join our interdisciplinary network.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Each position offers a fully funded 36-month doctoral project, international mobility and intersectoral secondments across leading academic, clinical and industrial partners in Europe.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tOpen positions \u2192\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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30 September 2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

HEAL4WARD opens call for 11 fully funded PhD positions in advanced wound care research<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The HEAL4WARD project has officially launched its open call for applications to recruit 11 Doctoral Candidates (DCs) within its Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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HEAL4WARD project holds its kick-off meeting in Rome<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The HEAL4WARD project officially commenced on 1 March 2026, marking the beginning of a four-year collaborative effort to advance research and training in the diagnosis and treatment of<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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A European network<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

HEAL4WARD brings together a highly interdisciplinary and complementary consortium of 19 organisations from eight European countries, spanning academia, research, healthcare, industry and non-profit sectors. The consortium combines expertise in materials, nanotechnology, sensing, additive manufacturing, AI and clinical research. 
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