Gavin Perkins

Prof Gavin Perkins is Dean of Medicine at Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, and holds an Honorary Professorship at University Hospitals Birmingham. With over 500 publications, he specializes in health service research, critical care medicine, emergency care, and cardiac arrest resuscitation. His work includes leading the PARAMEDIC trials on mechanical CPR, adrenaline use, and IV/IO access, as well as the development of ReSPECT (Recommended Emergency Care Treatment Plans). He has been recognized as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher and elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Research Interests

• Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Science
• Critical Care for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Emergency Pre-Hospital Care Systems
• Medical Education and Training
• Health Equity in Cardiac Arrest Response
• Clinical Trial Design and Implementation

Scientific Contributions: His 15 most recent articles (2021-2024) focus on emergency cardiovascular care, trauma resuscitation, pre-hospital interventions, and critical care pharmacology. Key subfields include adrenaline administration, defibrillation strategies, mechanical CPR devices, biomarker-guided sepsis treatment, ReSPECT documentation, and health equity in AED accessibility.

Scientific Awards

• Fellow, Academy of Medical Sciences
• National Institute for Health Research Senior Investigator
• Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (Top 1% globally)
• Resuscitation Giant, ILCOR
• Queen's Jubilee Medal for Pre-Hospital Care

Affiliations: Non-Executive Director at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, former Director of Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, and leadership roles in multiple resuscitation councils.