Professor Wuquan Deng is a Consultant and Professor of Endocrinology at Chongqing University Central Hospital. He is also a Visiting Senior Research Fellow at King’s College London. With a PhD in Endocrinology from Chongqing Medical University and postdoctoral research experience at the University of Arizona under the mentorship of Prof. David G. Armstrong, Prof. Deng has extensive expertise in the clinical management of diabetes, diabetic foot, and endocrine emergency and critical illness. His research focuses on understanding the pathogenesis of diabetes and its complications, as well as advancing treatments for diabetic foot wounds through regeneration, repair, and offloading interventions. He has initiated the FOOT study and developed the "Toe and Flow" Global Collaborative Research Network.

Prof. Deng’s innovative work in big data analysis, machine learning, and medical device development continues to shape the future of diabetic care and limb preservation, particularly for patients in rural regions.

Academic Research: Prof. Deng has published over 100 peer-reviewed research papers in prestigious medical journals and contributed to 12 book chapters. His research contributions have been recognized globally, and he has served as an editor and reviewer for numerous scientific journals.

Academic Positions: Prof. Deng is actively involved in several academic and professional organizations, including: American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) WHO-D-Foot International Chinese American Diabetes Association (CADA) Group of Diabetic Foot and Peripheral Vascular Disease, Chinese Medical Association Group of Basic and Translational Research, Chinese Medical Association Invited Speaker at International Conferences: Prof. Deng has been invited to speak at numerous renowned international conferences, including: 2016: Chinese Diabetes Society (CDS) in Xiamen, China 2018: European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Berlin, Germany 2019: Moderator and Poster Discussion Presenter, American Diabetes Association’s 79th Scientific Sessions in San Francisco, USA 2019: Keynote Speaker, 19th Diabetic Foot Global Conference (DFcon) in Los Angeles, USA 2021: Keynote Speaker, DFcon in Los Angeles, USA 2024: Keynote Speaker, UCD Charles Institute of Dermatology 2025: Keynote Speaker, 3rd D-Foot International Wound Conference in Malaysia

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