For most people, a blister or small cut is an inconvenience. For others, it can become something much more serious.

When wounds fail to heal—a common problem in patients with diabetes—the result can be infection, tissue damage and long-term complications.

The research focuses on delivering hydrogen sulfide, a gas naturally produced in the body, through a device similar to a bandage that applies the gas directly to injured tissue. The device is being developed in collaboration with Exhalix, a company focused on diagnostic and therapeutic technologies for vascular health and wound healing. By targeting the wound itself rather than the entire body, the approach aims to improve circulation where it is needed most—a key factor in whether a wound is able to heal.