In a recent review published in Gels, iBB researchers present an overview of the recent advances in self-healing and electroconductive hydrogels for wound healing applications. These innovative biomaterials outperform conventional hydrogels, since they have the ability to restore their structure after damage and to pass on electrical stimuli to tissues, making them attractive for treating chronic and hard-to-heal wounds. This review, led by PhD students Duarte Almeida and Diogo Dias and supervised by Professors Frederico Ferreira and Teresa Esteves, lays out the benefits of combining electrical conductivity with self-healing properties: the former promotes tissue regeneration through bioelectrical cues, whereas the latter is very important to promote adaptation to the body’s movements while extending material durability. This work also expands on design strategies of these materials, as well as the challenges they face in terms of translation into clinical use and the future directions this field may take. Overall, this work provides a clear roadmap for the various stakeholders in the field, that may be interested in next-generation wound care products. See more.