Cynthia Formosa

@um.edu.mt

Professor in Podiatric Medicine - Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Malta

Cynthia Formosa


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Cynthia Formosa qualified as a State Registered Podiatrist in February 1989. Cynthia Formosa was awarded the Masters of Science in Podiatry in April 2003 from the University of Brighton, United Kingdom. She was later awarded the PhD in Podiatry in October 2009 from the same university. Formosa is currently working on full-time basis with the University of Malta as a Professor in Podiatric Medicine inside the Faculty of Health Sciences. She sits on a number of boards within the University of Malta including Faculty Doctoral Committee. She has served as the Head of Podiatry Department for 20 years and is was on 2-year Sabattical leave working or research projects, European Grants and publications till October 2024. She has published over 140 papers in both local and and peer-reviewed journals. She has also contributed in a number of book chapters. She is also a reviewer and editorial board member of a number of local and international journals. She has presented her work

EDUCATION

• February 1989 – Qualified as a State Registered Podiatrist from the Department of Health, Malta.
• April 2003 – I was the first Podiatrist in Malta awarded the Masters of Science in Podiatry with Distinction from the University of Brighton, United Kingdom. • October 2009 – I was the first Podiatrist in Malta awarded the Doctor of Philosophy [PhD] from the University of Brighton, United Kingdom.
• December 2017 – I was the first podiatrist in Malta to be promoted to Associate Professor – University of Malta.
September 2023 promoted to Professor in Podiatric Medicine.

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Social Sciences
2105

Scholar Citations

25

Scholar h-index

60

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Foot orthoses for forefoot pressure reduction and the hypothesized role in calf muscle stretching: A systematic review highlighting an evidence gap
    L Thiaspras, C Formosa, N Papanas, A Gatt
    The Foot 67, 102251 , 2026
    2026
  • An Innovative Treatment Using sterile Hyaluronic Acid Injections to Reduce Foot Ulcer Recurrence in Patients with Diabetes: A Pilot Study
    C Hughes, N Papanas, C Formosa
    The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 15347346261434626 , 2026
    2026
  • Development and Validation of a Wireless, Low-Cost Device for Dual Measurement of in-Shoe Plantar Pressure and Temperature in High-Risk Diabetic Feet
    CS Thorne, A Gatt, C DeRaffaele, G Attard, N Papanas, C Formosa
    The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 15347346261428561 , 2026
    2026
  • Development and validation of a wireless, low-cost device for dual measurement of in-shoe plantar pressure and temperature in high-risk diabetic feet
    C Saliba Thorne, A Gatt, C DeRaffaele, G Attard, N Papanas, C Formosa
    Sage Publications Ltd. , 2026
    2026
  • Pacinian corpuscle distribution, density, and morphology of the adult human foot in diabetes and health: a systematic review
    S Albanozzo, F Zarb, S Galea-Soler, C Abela, RM Bowker, J Azzopardi, ...
    National Institute for Health and Care Research , 2026
    2026
  • Systematic review of diabetic foot ulcer classification and scoring systems-IWGDF 2027 update
    M Soares, J Mills, E Boyko, D Russell, E Hamilton, Z Miyan, C Formosa, ...
    National Institute for Health and Care Research , 2026
    2026
  • Smart insole technology: the future for active measurement and offloading of the diabetic foot?
    A Gatt, CS Thorne, M Bugeja, C DeRaffaele, A Saliba, C Formosa
    Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice 230 , 2025
    2025
  • Diabetic amputations in 2023 are still more frightening than death—act now before it is too late
    C Formosa, N Chockalingam, A Gatt, N Papanas
    The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds 24 (4), 1271-1273 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 9
  • The impact of diabetes in intermittent claudication: a prospective cohort study
    A Mizzi, K Cassar, CJ Bowen, L Camilleri, C Formosa
    The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds 24 (4), 1053-1062 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • The introduction of podiatric telemedicine for wound care management-an alternate model of care
    LAS Mercieca, N Chockalingam, C Formosa
    Journal of Wound Management 26 (3), 156-158 , 2025
    2025
  • EVALUATING FOOT TEMPERATURES TO IDENTIFY DIABETES COMPLICATIONS: AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH
    A Gatt, C Formosa
    DIABETES TECHNOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS 27, E393-E394 , 2025
    2025
  • SUBJECTIVE VERSUS OBJECTIVE MEASURES WHEN SCREENING FOR DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY
    C Formosa, S Pleven, A Gatt
    DIABETES TECHNOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS 27, E396-E396 , 2025
    2025
  • Diabetic foot amputations: Engagement still needed to improve outcomes
    A Gatt, C Formosa, N Papanas
    The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds 24 (1), 5-6 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Mental health status and quality of life in lower-limb amputees with diabetes
    A Camilleri, A Gatt, N Papanas, C Formosa
    The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds 24 (1), 165-169 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 9
  • Oration [Postgraduate graduation ceremony oration, 2025]
    C Formosa
    University of Malta. Faculty of Health Sciences , 2025
    2025
  • The introduction of podiatric telemedicine for wound care management-an alternate model of care
    LA Stojmanovski Mercieca, N Chockalingam, C Formosa
    Cambridge Media Journals , 2025
    2025
  • Primary care nurses’ knowledge and attitudes towards the management and prevention of diabetic foot ulcers
    R Faenza, C Formosa, C Scicluna Ward
    World Union of Wound Healing Societies , 2025
    2025
  • Biomechanical and clinical outcomes of a novel hallux valgus sock: a clinical study
    E Arvanitakis, C Formosa, A Gatt, D Tsirakos
    Journals Era Publications Pvt Ltd. , 2025
    2025
  • On Wrist and Forearm Pain Experienced by Rowers: Can Mechanical Metamaterials Make Rowing and Coastal Rowing Safer?
    JN Grima, D Cerasola, JN Grima‐Cornish, M Vella Wood, N Portelli, ...
    physica status solidi (b) 261 (12), 2400289 , 2024
    2024
  • Handles with Reentrant Cells for Use as Oar Handles: Design Considerations, Physical Characteristics, and End‐Users’ Perceptions
    JN Grima‐Cornish, D Attard, A Gatt, G Ficarra, D Cerasola, ...
    physica status solidi (b) 261 (12), 2400300 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Negative Poisson’s ratios in tendons: An unexpected mechanical response
    R Gatt, MV Wood, A Gatt, F Zarb, C Formosa, KM Azzopardi, A Casha, ...
    Acta biomaterialia 24, 201-208 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 212
  • Thermographic patterns of the upper and lower limbs: baseline data
    A Gatt, C Formosa, K Cassar, KP Camilleri, C De Raffaele, A Mizzi, ...
    International journal of vascular medicine 2015 (1), 831369 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 175
  • Optimised cushioning in diabetic footwear can significantly enhance their capacity to reduce plantar pressure
    PE Chatzistergos, A Gatt, C Formosa, K Farrugia, N Chockalingam
    Gait & Posture 79, 244-250 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 76
  • A critical evaluation of existing diabetic foot screening guidelines
    C Formosa, A Gatt, N Chockalingam
    The review of diabetic studies: RDS 13 (2-3), 158 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 76
  • The importance of clinical biomechanical assessment of foot deformity and joint mobility in people living with type-2 diabetes within a primary care setting
    C Formosa, A Gatt, N Chockalingam
    Primary care diabetes 7 (1), 45-50 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 76
  • Establishing differences in thermographic patterns between the various complications in diabetic foot disease
    A Gatt, O Falzon, K Cassar, C Ellul, KP Camilleri, J Gauci, S Mizzi, A Mizzi, ...
    International Journal of Endocrinology 2018 (1), 9808295 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 73
  • Improving diabetes knowledge and self-care practices
    C Formosa, R Muscat
    Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 106 (5), 352-356 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 52
  • The identification of higher forefoot temperatures associated with peripheral arterial disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus as detected by thermography
    A Gatt, K Cassar, O Falzon, C Ellul, KP Camilleri, J Gauci, S Mizzi, A Mizzi, ...
    Primary care diabetes 12 (4), 312-318 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 45
  • Hidden dangers revealed by misdiagnosed peripheral arterial disease using ABPI measurement
    C Formosa, K Cassar, A Gatt, A Mizzi, S Mizzi, KP Camileri, C Azzopardi, ...
    Diabetes research and clinical practice 102 (2), 112-116 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 45
  • Diabetic foot complications in Malta: prevalence of risk factors
    C Formosa, A Gatt, N Chockalingam
    The Foot 22 (4), 294-297 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 44
  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in ischaemic foot ulcers in type 2 diabetes: a clinical trial
    S Perren, A Gatt, N Papanas, C Formosa
    The open cardiovascular medicine journal 12, 80 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 43
  • A comparison of thermographic characteristics of the hands and wrists of rheumatoid arthritis patients and healthy controls
    A Gatt, C Mercieca, A Borg, A Grech, L Camilleri, C Gatt, N Chockalingam, ...
    Scientific reports 9 (1), 17204 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 41
  • The application of medical thermography to discriminate neuroischemic toe ulceration in the diabetic foot
    A Gatt, O Falzon, K Cassar, KP Camilleri, J Gauci, C Ellul, S Mizzi, A Mizzi, ...
    The international journal of lower extremity wounds 17 (2), 102-105 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 40
  • The progression rate of peripheral arterial disease in patients with intermittent claudication: a systematic review
    A Mizzi, K Cassar, C Bowen, C Formosa
    Journal of foot and ankle research 12 (1), 40 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 38
  • Comparing Calcium Alginate Dressings to Vacuum-assisted Closure: A Clinical Trial.
    IM Vassallo, C Formosa
    Wounds: a compendium of clinical research and practice 27 (7), 180-190 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 37
  • Automated Region Extraction from Thermal Images for Peripheral Vascular Disease Monitoring.
    J Gauci, O , Falzon, C Formosa, A Gatt, K Cassar, K Camilleri
    Journal of Healthcare Engineering , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 36
  • Inter-rater reliability of four validated diabetic foot ulcer classification systems
    A Camilleri, A Gatt, C Formosa
    Journal of tissue viability 29 (4), 284-290 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 34
  • Agreement of clinical tests for the diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease
    YM Azzopardi, A Gatt, N Chockalingam, C Formosa
    Primary care diabetes 13 (1), 82-86 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 31
  • Prediction of wound healing after minor amputations of the diabetic foot
    L Caruana, C Formosa, K Cassar
    Journal of Diabetes and its Complications 29 (6), 834-837 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 30
  • On the use of auxetics in footwear: investigating the effect of padding and padding material on forefoot pressure in high heels
    LA Stojmanovski Mercieca, C Formosa, JN Grima, N Chockalingam, ...
    physica status solidi (b) 254 (12), 1700528 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 29

GRANT DETAILS

Malta College of Science and Technology: Thermal Imaging for Peripheral Vascular Disease Monitoring in Diabetics (TIPMID) MCST R&I funds–R&I- 2013- 028 ‘TIPMID’ - €200,000 [February 2014]

Erasmus+ KA02 ‘Strategic Partnerships in the field of education, training and youth’. Project title: PODIATRAIN - Open online course in new technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of foot pathologies. €273,000 Project number - 2016-1-ES01-KA203-024997 [August 2016]. – LEAD APPLICANT.

The Malta College of Science and Technology: Auxetic Oar Grips for Pain Free Rowing (Aux-Row) MCST R&I funds - FUSION R&I Technology Development Programme 2018 - Aux-Row - circa €200,000 [February 2019].

The Malta Council for Science and Technology Ref: R&I-2019-005T Sit-Diab. Sit_DIAB - Smart insole technology for salvage of the diabetic foot – TDP Grant –€ 194,000. [15th January 2021].

CONSULTANCY

Both due to my role as Chairperson of the European Committee of Podiatry [ECP] and also as lead in Malta for Podiatric Education I have been approached by various countries including Romania, Israel, Norway and Chec Republic and Poland to offer consultancies with regards to the setting up and implementation of Bachelor Degree programmes in Podiatry and also Masters Programmes in Podiatry.