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Professor Gary Ford is a Professor of Stroke Medicine at the University of Oxford and Chief Executive Officer of the Oxford Academic Health Science Network (AHSN). He is also a Consultant Stroke Physician at the Oxford University Hospitals (OUH). His work focuses on improving stroke diagnosis, treatment efficacy, and healthcare processes, particularly for elderly patients.
Key research interests include early stroke recognition via tools like FAST and ROSIER, evaluating thrombolysis in elderly populations, and optimizing drug therapies for older adults. He has contributed to large-scale trials such as OPTIMAS and INTERACT4, addressing anticoagulation timing and blood pressure management in acute stroke.
Recent work emphasizes mobile stroke units, digital health interventions, and health equity in implementing new stroke care pathways. His studies often integrate economic modeling and qualitative stakeholder feedback to ensure practical healthcare system impacts.
- Awards: FRCP, FMedSci
- Positions: CEO of Oxford AHSN, Consultant Stroke Physician
- Key Projects: Mobile Stroke Units, DECIDE programme, WSO Action Plan for Stroke