Per Olav Vandvik is Chief Scientist and co-founder of the MAGIC Evidence Ecosystem Foundation. He is a world recognized leader and teacher in evidence-based medicine and trustworthy guideline development. He is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Oslo. His academic interests focus on evidence synthesis, appraisal, guideline methodology, dissemination, access and use at the point of care, to enhance evidence-based practice and shared decision- making.

On behalf of MAGIC, Dr Vandvik also co-steers the BMJ Rapid Recommendations. Within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and infodemic, Dr Vandvik, together with MAGIC, is devoted to providing solutions in critical challenges with clinical practice guidelines, through trustworthy and living evidence and guidance.