As a Type 1 diabetic, Dr Burke has often had to deal with the leg and foot ulcers that are caused by his condition. His view has always been that, although there are some interesting dressing materials on the market, they are all based around the core approach of ‘applying fabric to a wound’. These methods, however tried and tested, often come with challenges, mainly keeping the wounds sterile whilst enabling them to heal quickly and naturally.
Having researched it further, Luke decided to investigate resorbable materials, regenerative medicine, and nanotechnology. He worked in the industry using breakthrough, cutting edge technology and techniques, and realised their benefit to a range of medical scenarios. During this time, Luke also understood the difficulties of producing, sterilising, and packaging micro and nano-fibrous materials, and the poor clinical outcomes and high expenses currently facing healthcare systems around the world.
