Dr. Zhiwen Joseph Lo Highlights AITIS AI-Powered Wound Care Innovation at WUWHS 2026 in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 8 October 2026
AITIS is proud to highlight the participation of Dr. Zhiwen Joseph Lo at the World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) Congress 2026, held from 23–27 September at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia.
The prestigious international congress brought together leading healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry innovators to explore the latest advancements in wound management, clinical research, and emerging healthcare technologies.
As part of the scientific programme on 25 September 2026, Dr. Lo contributed to the session “Why AI Matters?”, presenting on “Developing Explainable AI for Asian Wound Images.” His participation highlighted the growing importance of artificial intelligence in supporting more accurate, consistent, and data-driven wound assessment.
Advancing Wound Care Through Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Lo's presentation provided an opportunity to highlight the clinical research and innovation underpinning the AITIS Wound App, an AI-powered digital solution designed to support healthcare professionals in wound assessment, documentation, and ongoing monitoring.
The application integrates advanced image analysis capabilities, including automated wound measurement, tissue segmentation, and explainable AI technology. These features are designed to support clinical workflows, enable consistent documentation, and provide healthcare professionals with valuable insights into wound progression over time.
The technology reflects AITIS' commitment to bridging the gap between clinical expertise and intelligent digital healthcare solutions.
Connecting Clinical Research with Practical Innovation
Dr. Lo, a vascular surgeon and clinician-scientist at Woodlands Health in Singapore, has contributed to research exploring explainable AI models for wound assessment, including collaborative scientific work involving AITIS.
His participation at WUWHS 2026 reinforced the importance of collaboration between medical professionals, research institutions, and technology developers in advancing digital wound care.
As healthcare systems increasingly explore AI-assisted solutions, technologies such as the AITIS Wound App demonstrate the potential to support clinical decision-making, improve workflow efficiency, and enable more structured monitoring of wound healing.
AITIS' Commitment to the Future of Digital Healthcare
The WUWHS Congress 2026 provided an important international platform for discussing the future of wound care and the role of artificial intelligence in clinical practice.
AITIS remains committed to developing innovative, clinically informed digital healthcare technologies that empower medical professionals and contribute to better patient care.
Through continued research, clinical collaboration, and technological innovation, AITIS aims to help shape the next generation of intelligent wound care solutions.