DaiWai Olson

DaiWai Olson is a Visiting Professor and Director of the Neuroscience Nursing Research Center (NNRC) at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Neurology. He joined in 2012 and specializes in neurocritical care, nursing research, and improving patient outcomes post-acquired brain injury. His roles include Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Neuroscience Nursing and co-chair of the Curing Coma Campaign.

Research focuses on quantitative pupillometry, stroke treatment protocols, and neurological monitoring. He has over 400 publications with an h-index of 48, addressing critical care challenges like intracranial pressure management and clinical decision-making. His work emphasizes evidence-based nursing practices, including initiatives like ENSPIRE Boot Camp for nursing trainees.

Key awards include Fellow of the Neurocritical Care Society and membership in the Southwestern Academy of Teachers. His articles highlight advancements in neurocritical care tools, stroke center certification clarity, and interdisciplinary approaches to coma management. He actively lectures globally, contributing to 40 US states and 12 countries.

Grants and collaborations involve optimizing stroke treatment workflows and improving nurse training through tools like the MATRIX acuity system. The NNRC under his leadership drives innovations in nursing education and clinical research.