Bo Norrving

Bo Norrving is a Senior Professor in Neurology at Lund University, Sweden, with over 40 years of clinical and academic experience. His career spans roles from intern to senior consultant at Skåne University Hospital and academic positions including Associate Professor (1987-2001), Professor (2001-2017), and Senior Professor (2017-present) at Lund University.

• Key affiliations: Lund University (Department of Clinical Sciences, Neurology), Skåne University Hospital
• Global leadership: President of World Stroke Organization (2008-2012), Immediate Past President (2012-2016)
• Contributions to WHO and UN non-communicable disease initiatives

His research focuses on stroke epidemiology, cerebrovascular disease, and neuroimaging, with significant work on stroke prevention, clinical trials, and healthcare policy. The articles listed demonstrate expertise in global stroke burden, anticoagulation protocols, and dementia prevention through stroke intervention.

• Authored >600 publications with h-index of 103
• Chaired world's largest stroke study in young adults
• Founder of 1st national stroke registry

He has received 18 major international awards, including the European Stroke Organization Presidential Award and World Stroke Organization Services to Stroke Award, recognizing his contributions to stroke medicine and global health policy.