In this episode we look at the role of textiles in healthcare, and how textiles can make an impact on patients, healthcare providers, and industry. More specifically, we explore how textiles are employed in the clinic for the treatment of chronic wounds, and the journey that researchers and clinicians take together to translate an idea for wound management from the lab into the clinic.

This episode is hosted by Dr Giuseppe Tronci Associate Professor in Healthcare Materials at the University of Leeds. He is joined by:

• Begonya Alcacer-Pitarch - clinical Lecturer and healthcare professional at Chapel Allerton Hospital Leeds
• Dr Graeme Howling - Senior Innovation Manager Medipex Limited
• Dr. Charles Brooker - Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Leeds.

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3. Protease-sensitive atelocollagen hydrogels promote healing in a diabetic wound model