This research presents an anti-inflammatory surgical gel that actively reprograms the immune response at the injury site. Rather than masking symptoms, it promotes proper healing, reduces prolonged inflammation, and improves recovery—especially for patients with delayed healing, such as those with diabetes—aligning biomaterials with modern surgical precision.

My research develops smart polymer wound dressings that detect infections in chronic wounds through a visible color change. By providing immediate, non-invasive alerts, these materials enable faster treatment, reduce hospitalizations and amputations, and improve outcomes for people with diabetes and chronic wound conditions.