Oral Abstract Session 2: New technology and Offloading
Tracks
Track 3
Monday, November 10, 2025 |
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM |
King Room 3 |
Speaker
Mrs Nila Novita Sari
Phd Candidate
RMIT University
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Wound Healing Prediction Using Artificial Intelligence Based Automated Thermal Texture Analysis
11:00 AM - 11:10 AMBiography
PhD candidate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at RMIT University, Australia, with research focused on medical image analysis, particularly using thermal and RGB imaging to predict diabetic foot ulcer healing. Part of a collaborative project with the University of Melbourne, Bolton Clarke, and Austin Health, aiming to develop an AI-based model to help clinicians predict wound healing early and improve non-invasive management of diabetic foot ulcers.
Sophie King
Podiatrist
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Dr Laith Alzubadi
Research Fellow
Queensland University of Technology
Mr Martin Nguyen
Clinical Research Podiatrist
Foot Balance Technology / Sydney Local Health District
Yinyin Phyo
PhD Candidate and Project Coordinator (Rapid Program)
University of Technology Sydney
Mr Alex Terrill
Lecturer & Phd Candidate
Queensland University Of Technology
Evaluation of personalised 3D printed functionally graded metamaterial foot orthoses with an offloading boot
11:50 AM - 12:00 PMBiography
Alex Terrill is a podiatrist, mechanical engineer, lecturer in podiatry, and PhD candidate in biomedical engineering at Queensland University of Technology. His multidisciplinary PhD research applies 3D scanning, computer-aided design and engineering, materials science, and 3D printing to improve offloading treatment for diabetes-related foot ulceration.
Mr David Allen
Podiatrist
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
Do non-weight bearing interventions improve healing of diabetes related foot wounds when compared with knee high off-loading devices? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
12:00 PM - 12:10 PMBiography
David Allen is the Coordinator of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) High Risk Foot Service, a multidisciplinary team dedicated to treating people living with active diabetes-related foot disease. A podiatrist with endorsement for scheduled medicines and with a Master of Health Leadership and Management, David is passionate about delivering high-quality care and improving clinical outcomes for this population. He is currently undertaking a PhD through the University of Wollongong, focusing on advancing offloading strategies in the management of diabetes-related foot disease.
Prof Ashad Kabir
Professor of Computer Science
Charles Sturt University
Mr Shannon Greaney
Podiatrist
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
