Dr Ashley Stokes is an Academic Foundation Doctor based at East Lancashire Foundation Trust. He graduated from the University of Manchester for his Masters of Research in Cardiovascular Health and Disease and Medical Degree (MB ChB). His research interests include arrhythmia, congenital heart disease, regenerative medicine, sustainable healthcare, and information technology and data science in medicine. In his spare time he enjoys writing and producing music, as well as playing bass, guitar, drums and piano.