Scarlet is a PhD chemist who received her doctorate in biophysical chemistry from the University of Bath researching novel methods for the detection and treatment of wound- and catheter-associated biofilms. She has a number of scientific publications, conference presentations and patents resulting from her research.

Scarlet joined Convatec in 2019, and has responsibility for technical oversight and coordination of AWC research and innovation projects, overseeing academic research collaborations, and delivering both internal and external education presentations.

Symposium at The Society of Tissue Viability 2025 Conference

Industry marketing vs evidence: dressing down the myths and exposing the evidence for anti-infectives

Objectives

This session suitable for:

• Tissue Viability specialists
• District nurses
• Wound care specialists
• Podiatrists
• You don’t need any background knowledge of microbiology. You just need to be interested in evidence

Learning points:

• The role of biofilm in wounds
• To challenge biofilm claims made by dressing manufacturers
• Different testing methods used to make anti-biofilm claims
• RCT-level evidence for anti-biofilm dressings
• How to make more informed decisions about when to use anti-infective dressings

Abstract

Biofilm is a significant barrier to healing found in nearly 8 out of 10 hard-to-heal wounds. But how do you know if an antibiofilm dressing will be clinically effective?

This session illuminates the role of biofilm in delayed wound healing, explores the evidence for antibiofilm dressings and pulls back the curtain on claims made by manufacturers.