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. Generation of Novel Gingival Fibroblasts Containing Bioengineered Substitutes to Promote Wound Healing and Prevent Scar Formation

            Animal study on pigs.

3. Ethnicity and burn etiology. Analysis of the National Burn Repository Database.

           Manuscript in writing

4. A quality improvement study: characterizing early airway management and rates of inhalational injury the acute burn patient on admission to a Canadian tertiary burn centre

            Manuscript in writing

5. Hypertension and burn mortality.

            Manuscript in writing

6. Burn Mortality Prediction Model and Communication Tool for Healthcare Providers

            Manuscript in writing

7. A lens into burn documentation at the VGH emergency department.

            Manuscript in writing.

8. Exploring the benefits and side effects of testosterone administration in major burn patients

            Ethics application in progress

9. Obesity and mortality in burns

            Ethics application in progress

10. A Machine Learning Model for Estimating Burn Outcome: A Large Cohort Analysis of the American Burn Association National Burn Registry

            Data analysis ongoing.

11. Sulfaphenazole Reduces Burn Progression Through Increased Perfusion

            Animal experiments ongoing.