Aethl Bio Adds Renowned Researchers to Advise Wound Care Product Development
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PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- A Pittsburgh-based biomaterials company, Aethl Bio, has bolstered its advisory board with two renowned researchers in the field of diabetic foot and wound care. Dr. David G. Armstrong and Dr. Charles M. Zelen, both experts in limb salvage, will provide critical guidance as Aethl Bio advances its first wound dressing product.
Dr. Armstrong, a Distinguished Professor of Surgery and Neurological Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, has dedicated his career to understanding and treating diabetic foot ulcers. He has authored over 790 peer-reviewed papers and is the Founding President of the American Limb Preservation Society. His research has earned him prestigious awards, including the American Diabetes Association’s Roger Pecoraro Award and the Karel Bakker Award.
Dr. Zelen, founder and president of the Professional Education and Research Institute (PERI) in Roanoke, Virginia, and Podiatry Section Chief in the Department of Orthopedics at HCA LewisGale Medical Center, is board-certified in foot surgery and podiatric medicine. He has led and co-authored numerous top multi-center trials on advanced wound biologics, including some of the first randomized trials on amniotic membrane grafts in diabetic foot ulcers.
The appointments come as Aethl Bio prepares to submit its first wound dressing for a planned 510(k) premarket notification to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Carmelo Montalvo, CEO of Aethl Bio, emphasized the importance of evidence-based research in the field of wound care.
Aethl Bio is developing advanced platforms for wound care and wellness applications, building on its proprietary Hydro-Activated Supersaturation platform. The company is advancing a portfolio of products across skin health, recovery, and wellness, grounded in scientific rigor, regulatory discipline, and innovation.
With the addition of Dr. Armstrong and Dr. Zelen, Aethl Bio aims to leverage their extensive experience to ensure its research and development efforts are both robust and clinically relevant. The company's mission is to help people heal deeply and live fully, and the expertise of these advisors will undoubtedly contribute to achieving that goal.