The Board of D-Foot International has 8 members, appointed for a term of office for 2 years.
Board members 2023-2025
Dr. Zulfiqarali G Abbas
President
Diabetologist in Tanzania with over 30+ years experience in diabetic foot care.
He has been honored with prestigious honors, founded multiple international organizations, and published numerous research. His commitment to global health has earned him multiple awards for outstanding contributions in diabetic foot care.
Prof. Harikrishna K.R. Nair
President-elect
The president of the Asia Pacific Association for Diabetic Limb Problems. President-Elect of the World Union of Wound Healing Societies.
He has 25 years of clinical experience, authored several books, chapters and countless publications.
Dr. Vijay Viswanathan
Immediate Past President
Head & chief diabetologist of M.V. Hospital for Diabetes and President of Prof. M. Viswanthan Diabetes Research Centre, Royapuram, Chennai, a WHO collaborating centre for research, education and training in diabetes.
Mr. Willem van Dyck
Vice-President Finance
Head & chief diabetologist of M.V. Hospital for Diabetes and President of Prof. M. Viswanthan Diabetes Research Centre, Royapuram, Chennai, a WHO collaborating centre for research, education and training in diabetes.
Dr. Hermelinda Pedrosa
Vice-President
Endocrinologist in Brazil.
”The important international links achieved along the years have acted as an important source of learning and sharing experience and knowledge. The D-FOOT has a great role in implementation the Practical Guidelines of IWGDF but also a key role to integrate HCP from most nations and help them to fight unnecessary amputations. For this to be achieved, it is necessary even more links especially in developing countries where much needs to be done. I would be much honoured and grateful to be part of this enriching process.”
Dr. Mariam Botros
Vice-President
Chiropodist in Canada.
”I bring to this role a diverse background from the clinical, academic, research, health advocate to leadership roles. My work experience provided me with expertise in the area of organisational leadership, stakeholder engagement and optimizing governance structures. I relish the opportunity to work with like-minded, passionate individuals dedicated to advancing foot and limb health for people living with diabetes.”
Dr. Roberto Anichini
Vice-President
Head of Diabetes Unit and Diabetes Foot Unit Centrotoscana Pistoia Hospital Italy.
Europe Regional Chair of DFI since 2019 and AB(b)A Project leads.
Prof. Beata Mrozikiewicsz-Rakowska
Vice-President
President of the Polish Wound Management Society, Member of the Organizing Committee of the 24th Congress of European Wound Management Society.
Authored textbooks, and numerous manuscripts, reviews and scientific monographs in the field of diabetic foot.