Professor Craig Anderson, former Director of Global Brain Health and Senior Professorial Fellow at The George Institute for Global Health, has been awarded the 2026 Ramaciotti Medal for Excellence in Biomedical Research in recognition of discoveries that have transformed stroke care worldwide.
Stroke is one of the world’s leading causes of death and disability. Through a series of landmark international clinical trials, Professor Anderson has helped redefine how stroke is treated, generating evidence that has changed clinical guidelines, informed practice around the world and improved outcomes for patients.
His research has been particularly influential in intracerebral haemorrhage, the most severe form of stroke, helping establish effective approaches to blood pressure management in the critical hours after stroke and shaping new models of care used internationally.
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I am deeply honoured to receive this award and thank the Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Foundations for this recognition. Research is a lifelong journey shaped by mentors, colleagues, students and collaborators. From early career training and international conferences to countless early-morning and late-night discussions, progress comes from working together to answer the hard questions. I am grateful to the many teams, trial participants and partners who have been part of this journey. This recognition reflects our shared commitment to improving outcomes for patients.
By:Professor Craig Anderson
Professor Anderson’s impact extends beyond his research discoveries. His studies have involved more than 15,000 patients across 20 countries, while his leadership has helped build international research networks and support the next generation of stroke researchers and clinician-scientists.
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We are immensely proud to see Craig awarded the Ramaciotti Medal for Excellence in Biomedical Research. The award recognises researchers whose work has delivered exceptional benefits to society, and few embody that purpose more strongly than Craig. Having worked alongside him, I have seen firsthand his willingness to ask the hard questions and challenge established thinking. That intellectual courage has helped transform stroke care globally and improve outcomes for countless patients and families.
By:Professor Clara Chow
Ramaciotti Scientific Advisory Committee
The Ramaciotti Medal for Excellence in Biomedical Research recognises outstanding achievement and impact in biomedical research. Professor Anderson’s work has fundamentally changed stroke care and improved outcomes for patients around the world.
