Norrving Bo

Professor Bo Norrving is a Senior Professor in Neurology at Lund University's Department of Clinical Sciences, specializing in stroke research. He has held roles including President of the World Stroke Organization (2008-2012) and leadership in global health initiatives with WHO and UN. His work focuses on stroke epidemiology, clinical trials, and policy, including pioneering global stroke registries and shaping ICD-11 classifications. With over 600 publications and a h-index of 103, his research impacts stroke prevention, treatment, and global health equity.

Education & Career:

• 1977-1982: Intern, Skåne University Hospital Neurology
• 1982-1987: Resident, Skåne University Hospital Neurology
• 1987-2001: Associate Professor, Lund University
• 2001-2017: Professor, Lund University

Research Interests:

• Stroke epidemiology & prevention
• Clinical trials for stroke treatment
• Global health policy & stroke registries
• Cerebrovascular disease mechanisms
• Neuroimaging and clinical genetics in stroke

Awards & Recognition:

• Multiple honorary memberships in international stroke societies
• 2022 European Academy of Neurology Mortiz Romberg Award
• 2016 Sherman Award for Stroke Research
• WHO advisory roles for ICD-11 revisions

Leadership & Impact:

• Founded world's first national stroke registry
• Chaired landmark trials like EFFECTS
• Advocated global stroke prioritization in NCD agendas