A consultant in Devon has been given an outstanding achievement award for his work in improving stroke treatments over the past 25 years. Prof Martin James has been working with colleagues across 100 UK hospitals to run a £2m research study to enhance stroke care. The award at the UK Stroke Forum recognised his 25 years of pioneering work in stroke research.
A consultant in Devon has been given an outstanding achievement award for his work in improving stroke treatments over the past 25 years, a health trust says. Prof Martin James had been working with colleagues across 100 UK hospitals to run a £2m research study to enhance stroke care, the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust said.
The award at the UK Stroke Forum recognised his 25 years of pioneering work in stroke research, health bosses said.Prof James, who is involved with a £1.7m AI research program, funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research, said he was "honoured" to receive the award. He said: "Stroke has a profound impact on patients and families, and on society, so it is immensely rewarding to see how research can drive advancements in stroke treatment and improve outcomes for patients. "I am particularly excited about the potential of AI to make stroke care more personalised and effective, ensuring that every stroke patient gets the best available treatment as quickly as possible."Houses damaged in BMWs crash which saw two injuredPark transformation to help reduce flood risk
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