About
Professor David G.M. Sutton is a Professor of Equine Internal Medicine at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the Large Animal Clinical Sciences department at the Weipers Centre Equine Hospital. His research focuses on infectious diseases, parasitology, and equine gastrointestinal health. He has led studies on equine sarcoids, piroplasmosis, trypanosomiasis, and gastric microbiota. Recent work includes evaluating treatment efficacy for equine skin cancers and assessing disease risks in the UK. Sutton has secured grants from organizations like the Wellcome Trust and Petplan Charitable Trust for projects addressing equine health challenges. His team collaborates internationally, particularly in The Gambia, studying tropical equine diseases. Key achievements include advancing diagnostic techniques for equine parasites and contributing to clinical management guidelines for gastrointestinal disorders.
Research interests include host-parasite interactions, veterinary microbiology, and translational medicine. Over 40 peer-reviewed articles highlight his expertise in equine infectious diseases and diagnostics. Supervised students include Alexandra Raftery, whose work focused on trypanosomiasis in working equines. Current projects explore equine glandular gastric microbiota and the epidemiology of emerging pathogens.
