Professor Joanna Wardlaw, a renowned expert in neuroimaging and stroke research from the University of Edinburgh, was awarded the UK Stroke Forum Outstanding Achievement Award in 2023.
This award recognizes her significant contributions to the stroke field, which include:
Pioneering Research: She has led groundbreaking work on cerebral small vessel disease (SVD), the role of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in aging, and its relationship with lacunar stroke and dementia.
Imaging Leadership: As a Director of the Edinburgh Imaging Facilities, she has been instrumental in shaping how imaging is used in stroke treatment and prevention, including large-scale randomized trials.
Widespread Impact: Her research, encompassing over 550 papers and 13,000+ citations, has influenced stroke care guidelines worldwide.