Dr. Richard Crawford

Richard Crawford is a global surgery researcher whose work centres on improving surgical outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. He is closely involved in major international collaborations such as the FALCON and PENGUIN trials, contributing to large-scale studies on perioperative infection prevention, antimicrobial resistance, and postoperative surveillance. His research bridges clinical trials, implementation science, and health systems strengthening.

His publications highlight a sustained focus on surgical-site infection, antimicrobial stewardship, and microbiology capacity, particularly in resource-limited settings. He has advanced remote and culturally adapted outcome measures, including validation of the Wound Healing Questionnaire for global use, and explored post-discharge surveillance models. This work supports safer antibiotic use and improved infection control practices.

Beyond infection research, Crawford has contributed to studies on elective surgical access, hernia care, burns outcomes, transplant surgery, and sustainable operating theatre infrastructure. Through multinational cohort studies and pragmatic trials, his scholarship identifies actionable system-level targets to enhance quality, equity, and resilience in surgical care worldwide.