Research
Clinical Research on Diabetic Foot Conditions
The Podiatry Research Division is active in procuring grants and conducting groundbreaking clinical research on diabetic foot conditions. BIDMC podiatry has been the principal investigator on NIH, ADA and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) grants, as well as for several industry sponsored clinical trials.
Apligraf®
Research performed in the division of podiatry has resulted in several improvements in the clinical care of diabetic foot ulcerations. Research conducted here was responsible for obtaining FDA approval of Apligraf®, a bioengineered skin substitute for diabetic foot ulcerations.
Current Research Interests
Current research interests include:
- The effect of neuropathy on the microcirculation of the skin
- Local tissue oxygenation of the diabetic foot and wound healing
- Causes of Charcot joint disease in diabetic patients