After Ashwinraj Karthikeyan’s grandmother passed away from a diabetic foot ulcer, he decided to find a better way to care for people with chronic wounds. Diabetic foot ulcers are notoriously difficult to heal and prone to infection, and dressings require frequent maintenance. While there are special dressings designed for these types of wounds, many current options are not accessible for certain populations, like those in rural areas or in other countries. “There’s a lot of really cool, advanced