Alfred Gatt

Associate Professor

Alfred Gatt is an Associate Professor at the University of Malta and a Fellow of the Faculty ofPodiatric Medicine at the College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow). After 20years as Manager of Podiatry Services in Malta, he focused on academia and research, especially in relation to biomechanics of the diabetic foot. He has published over 100 papers in various peer-reviewed journals and presented in leading Podiatry and Diabetes Conferences internationally. He is past President of the European Network of Podiatry in Higher Education (Enpodhe), founding Chair of the Association of Podiatrists of Malta and the Diabetes Foot Research Group at the University of Malta. His work is based on 3D motion analysis, medical thermography in diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and CADCAM manufacture of custom foot orthoses. After obtaining several grants, he is currently working on medical devices aimed at diagnosis and management of diabetic foot disease.

Diabetic amputations are still more frightening than death – Act now before it is too late!

Despite huge medical and technological advances to date for the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of diabetic foot complications, their prevalence is still alarmingly high. Patients’ quality of life may be severely compromised. An effort to minimize the impact of these complications and to ensure prompt access to care for everyone is still required. Improved clinician training in management of the high risk foot utilizing innovative technologies is vital. We need to act now before it is too late. This will definitely be one of the greatest challenges for 2025 and the years to come.