2004 

M.D. (American system) 

university of malta medical school 

 

2013

Ph.D

Cardiff University 

 

2010

MSc Surg

Cardiff University 

Syme,Hunterian,Edwards Medallist 

MRCSEd MRCSEng MSc Surg MD PhD FRSB 

McGoldrick RB, Theodorakopoulou E, Azzopardi EA, Murison M. 2017. Lasers and ancillary treatments for scar management Part 2: Keloid, hypertrophic, pigmented and acne scars. Scars, Burns & Healing. 3:2059513116689805.

Azzopardi, E., Owens, S., Murison, M., Rees, D., Sawhney, M.A., Francis, L., Texeira, R.S.R., Clement, M., Conlan, R.S. et al, 2017. Chromophores in operative surgery: Current practice and rationalized development. Journal of Controlled Release. 249 (1): 123–130
Impact factor 7.8

Texeira RS, Lloyd C, Gazze A, Burwell G, Yao S, Whitaker IS, Francis L, Conlan RS, Azzopardi EA. Polyaniline-graphene based α-amylase biosensor with a linear dynamic range in excess of 6 orders of magnitude. Biosensors and Biotechnology 2016 Nov 15;85:395-402. doi: 10.1016/j.bios.2016.05.034. Epub 2016 May 10.
Impact Factor 6.4

Azzopardi EA, Conlan RS. Et al. Nanomedicine in Surgical Practice
Journal of Inter Disciplinary Nanomedicine JoIN 1:1 2016 (Invited Editorial)
Inaugural Issue

Azzopardi EA*, Lloyd C*, Rodriguez Texeira RS, Whitaker IS**, Conlan RS**. Clinical Applications of Amylase: Novel Perspectives. Surgery. 20150922.
Impact Factor 3.3

Azzopardi EA, Ferguson EL and Thomas DW. Development and validation of an in vitro pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic model to test the antibacterial efficacy of antibiotic polymer conjugates. Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy. 2015, 59: 1837-43.

Ferguson E, Azzopardi E andThomas D. Polymer therapeutics for improved efficiency and safety of antibiotics for Gram-negative infections. Wound Repair And Regeneration. 2014, 22: A79-A.

Ferguson EL, Azzopardi E, Roberts JL, Walsh TR andThomas DW. Dextrin–colistin conjugates as a model bioresponsive treatment for multidrug resistant bacterial infections. Molecular Pharmaceutics. 2014, 11: 4437-47.

Azzopardi EA, Azzopardi E, Camilleri L et al. Gram Negative wound infection in hospitalised adult burn patients-systematic review and metanalysis. PloS One. 2014, 9: e95042.

Azzopardi E, Ferguson E andThomas D. A novel class of bioreponsive nanomedicines for localised reinstatement of bioactivity and specific targeting. The Lancet. 2014, 383: S9.

Azzopardi EA. Bioresponsive dextrin-colistin conjugates as antimicrobial agents for the treatment of Gram-negative infection. Wound Biology Group. Cardiff, Cardiff University, 2013, Vol 1. PhD.

Azzopardi EA, Ferguson E andThomas D. A new class of nanoantibiotics directed at multidrug resistant surgical infection-ex vivo release kinetics and targeting potential. British Journal Of Surgery. 2013, 100: 74-.

Oomman A, Tickunas T, Javed M, Azzopardi EA, Whitaker IS. Changes in perceptions regarding correct preoperative storage and transfer of amputated digits: A 5‐year follow‐up. Microsurgery. 2014, 34: 76-7.

Azzopardi EA, Boyce DE, Dickson WA et al. Application of topical negative pressure (vacuum-assisted closure) to split-thickness skin grafts: A structured evidence-based review. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2013, 70: 23-9.

Azzopardi EA, Boyce DE, Thomas DW, Dickson WA. Colistin in burn intensive care: Back to the future? Burns. 2013, 39: 7-15.

Azzopardi EA, Camilleri L, Moseley R, Thomas DW andFerguson EL. Statistical characterization of succinoylated dextrin degradation behavior in human α-amylase. Journal of Carbohydrate Chemistry. 2013, 32: 438-49.

Azzopardi EA, Ferguson EL, Thomas DW. Colistin past and future: A bibliographic analysis. Journal of critical care. 2013, 28: 219. e13-. e19.

Shokrollahi K, Azzopardi E, Boyce D, Dickson W, Laing J et al. Application of topical negative pressure (vac) to split thickness skin grafts: A structured evidence-based review. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2013, 132: 154-5.

Azzopardi EA, Ferguson EL, Thomas DW. The enhanced permeability retention effect: A new paradigm for drug targeting in infection. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 2013, 68: 257-74.

Azzopardi EA and Boyce DE. Clostridium histolyticum collagenase in the treatment of dupuytren's contracture. British Journal Of Hospital Medicine (London, England: 2005). 2012, 73: 432-6.

Azzopardi EA, et al. Chemical and mechanical alternatives to leech therapy: A systematic review and critical appraisal. Journal of reconstructive microsurgery. 2011, 27: 481-6.


Whitaker IS, Josty IC, Hawkins S et al. Medicinal leeches and the microsurgeon: A four‐year study, clinical series and risk benefit review. Microsurgery. 2011, 31: 281-7.

Azzopardi EA et al. Acute pain management during facial injection of botulinum toxin: An evidence-based systematic review. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 2010, 125: 162e-4e.

Branford O, Azzopardi E, Iyer S. A case of simultaneous digital flexor and extensor tendon injuries in zone i. Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume). 2010, 35: 678-9.

Leung C, Drew P, Azzopardi EA. Extended multidrug-resistant Stenotrophomonas maltophilia septicemia in a severely burnt patient. Journal of Burn Care & Research. 2010, 31: 966.

Whitaker IS, Kamya C, Azzopardi EA, Graf J, Kon M and Lineaweaver WC. Preventing infective complications following leech therapy: Is practice keeping pace with current research? Microsurgery. 2009, 29: 619-25.

Azzopardi EA, Gujral S, Mandal A, Kulkarni M. Rapidly expanding thenar eminence ganglion: A case report. Cases Journal. 2009, 2: 129.

Azzopardi EA, McWilliams B, et al. Fluid resuscitation in adults with severe burns at risk of secondary abdominal compartment syndrome—an evidence based systematic review. Burns. 2009, 35: 911-20.

Azzopardi EA, Xuereb CB, Iyer S. Pyogenic granuloma as a surrogate indicator of deep seated foreign bodies: A case report. Cases J. 2009, 2: 7354.

Azzopardi EA, Mc Williams B, Srinvasan. Fluid resuscitation management in severely burnt adults at risk of secondary abdominal compartment syndrome-an evidence based systematic review. Acta Clinica Belgica. 2009, 64: 272-.

Azzopardi EA, Whitaker I. Perceptions of correct preoperative storage and transfer of amputated digits: A national survey of referring emergency departments. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2008, 61: 1418.


Books     & Book Chapters                                                  

Azzopardi E. McWilliams B. Boyce DE. 2011. Gram-negative burn wound infection - An Evidence Based Perspective Berlin, Ge: Lambert Academic Publishers. ISBN 978-3-8383
-9025-3

Azzopardi E. Barbara C. 2013. Burn infection. In: Oxford Handbook of Burn Surgery. Whitaker I. Ed.

Azzopardi E, Boyce DE, Peripheral Nerve Tumours of the Upper Limb. In. E-LPRAS. http://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/plastic-reconstructive-and-aesthetic-surgery/