In this World PT Day special episode (September 8th 2026 - themed Stroke and Cardiovascular disease) I have the pleasure of speaking to Emeritus Professor Val Pomeroy about her career and the impact of her stroke rehabilitation research. Val is supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury. The views expressed are hers and not necessarily those of the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care.