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Oral Abstract Session 2: New technology and Offloading

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Track 3
Monday, November 10, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
King Room 3

Speaker

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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 AM

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Biography

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

Validity and reliability of the PressureGuardian® to measure pressure underneath the feet of people with diabetes

11:10 AM - 11:20 AM

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Dr Laith Alzubadi
Research Fellow
Queensland University of Technology

Better Feet, Better Lives: A Portable AI Platform for Early Detection, Monitoring, and Prevention of Diabetic Foot Complications

11:20 AM - 11:30 AM

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Mr Martin Nguyen
Clinical Research Podiatrist
Foot Balance Technology / Sydney Local Health District

Identify Key Parameters for Offloading Footwear and Orthoses Prescription Toward a Clinical Decision Support System: A Retrospective Data-Driven Insight from a Single-Centre S

11:30 AM - 11:40 AM

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Yinyin Phyo
PhD Candidate and Project Coordinator (Rapid Program)
University of Technology Sydney

Characterising odour in chronic diabetic foot ulcers: A proof of concept study of volatile organic compounds and microbial profiles

11:40 AM - 11:50 AM

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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 PM

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Biography

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.
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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 PM

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Biography

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.
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Prof Ashad Kabir
Professor of Computer Science
Charles Sturt University

Revolutionising Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment with AI-Powered Tissue Segmentation

12:10 PM - 12:20 PM

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Mr Shannon Greaney
Podiatrist
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Comparing offloading effects of felt adhesive padding and custom foot orthoses for diabetes-related foot ulceration: a plantar pressure study

12:20 PM - 12:30 PM

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Biography

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