Cynthia Formosa

Professor, University of Malta

Professor Cynthia Formosa PhD, MSc (Brighton) FFPM RCPS (Glasg.) D. ABPMi ( US) qualified as a State Registered Podiatrist from the Department of Health, Malta in February 1989. Cynthia Formosa is currently working on full-time basis as a Professor with the University of Malta. She was also President of the Association of Podiatrists, Malta for two years . She was also appointed as a Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Sport, Health and Exercise Research, Faculty of Health, Staffordshire University. She is also External examiner for two universities one in the UK and another in Ireland She is also Fellow of the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine at the Royal College of Physcians and Surgeons, Glasgow and diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine International.

She is currently the Chairperson of the European Council of Podiatrists, a sub-committee of the International Federation of Podiatrists and a member of the Clinical Biomechanics and Human Performance Research Team at the Faculty of Health, Staffordshire University. She is also a founder member of the Diabetes Foot Research Group, University of Malta, ENPODHE and Global Podiatry Network.

Cynthia has published over 120 papers in both local and peer- reviewed international journals. She has also contributed in a number of book chapters. She has presented over 250 presentations in leading international Podiatry and Diabetes Congresses and Conferences. She is also a peer-reviewer and editorial board member of a number of local and international journals.

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.