RCSI Professor of Nursing Zena Moore has received a Life Achievement Award from the World Union of Wound Healing Societies. The award recognises the contribution of Professor Moore to the advancement of wound care across her career.

Prof. Moore, Head of the School of Nursing & Midwifery and Director of the Skin Wounds and Trauma (SWaT) Research Centre at RCSI, has published over 276 articles, guidelines, consensus documents and book chapters on the area of wound healing and tissue repair.

Prof. Moore is a registered nurse, with a PhD and an MSc in Wound Healing and Tissue Repair. She is the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Chair of the International Guideline Governance Group. Prof. Moore is also a Past President of the European Wound Management Association.

President Elect Mrs Gulnaz Tariq, World Union of Wound Healing Societies, said: "These awards are a clear and strong demonstration of the consistent and tenacious work done every day by those of us with passion and determination to aid wound healing."

Professor Cathal Kelly, RCSI Vice Chancellor, said: "I extend my sincere congratulations to Professor Moore on this very fitting achievement. Professor Moore’s commitment to wound care, as well as to progressing the education provided by the School of Nursing & Midwifery at RCSI, is to be commended. Her work has greatly advanced the way wounds are cared for, thereby improving the lives of patients across the world."

The Skin Wounds and Trauma (SWaT) Research Centre is leading cutting-edge research in the field of wound healing and tissue repair, with a specific emphasis on pressure ulcer prevention and management. The Centre aims to translate evidence into contemporary clinical decision-making, and to provide a platform for outcome-focused healthcare practice.

Founded in Australia in 2000, the World Union of Wound Healing Societies is the premier wound care professional association and it represents more than 90% of all practicing wound care specialists in the world.