Dr. Papp’s current Research Projects

1. Characterization of GzmB and substrates in burn wound tissue and effects of GzmB on the dermal epidermal junction. Prospective study. Enrolling patients.

2. The use of topically applied FS2 for the prevention of hypertrophic scarring in humans with skin grafts after traumatic skin injury. Phase II Clinical Trial. Recruiting patients.

3. Generation of Novel Gingival Fibroblasts Containing Bioengineered Substitutes to Promote Wound Healing and Prevent Scar Formation. Animal study on pigs.

4. ICU neuropathy in burn patients.  Manuscript in writing.

5. Implementation of provincial adult burn clinical practice guidelines and their impact on patient outcomes. Manuscript in writing.

6. Comparing scalp and non-scalp donor sites for split-thickness skin grafting of acute burns: a retrospective analysis. Manuscript in writing

7. Clinical outcomes comparison between intentional and unintentional burns: A 10-year-review. Manuscript in writing

8. Ethnicity and burn etiology. Analysis of the National Burn Repository Database. Ethics application in progress

9. Burns in the kitchen – A big contributor for burn etiology. Research proposal in writing.

10. Tolerability and efficacy of FS2 and two market-approved topical therapies for the treatment of mature hypertrophic scars. Ethics application in progress.