Stuart Watkins

Dr. Stuart Watkins is an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health and the Golden Jubilee National Hospital. His work focuses on cardiovascular disease mechanisms, interventional cardiology, and post-acute sequelae of illnesses like COVID-19. Key areas include myocardial infarction management, coronary microvascular dysfunction, and long-term outcomes of critical care patients. He leads and contributes to pivotal clinical trials such as EMPRESS-MI, CorMicA, and REVIVED-BCIS2, investigating drug efficacy, imaging techniques, and procedural outcomes.

• Research Themes: Cardiac remodelling, post-infarction therapies, long-COVID multisystem effects, fractional flow reserve applications.
• Collaborations: Extensive trial networks across Scotland and international cardiology societies.

His recent studies emphasize socioeconomic disparities in post-COVID recovery and mental health impacts, reflecting a translational research approach bridging clinical practice and population health.