Jesse Dawson

Professor Jesse Dawson is a Professor of Stroke Medicine and Consultant Physician at the University of Glasgow's College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS). He leads research in stroke prevention, rehabilitation, and clinical trials, particularly focusing on treatments for upper limb impairment post-stroke and anticoagulation strategies. He chairs the MVLS Research Ethics Committee and is Treasurer of the European Stroke Organisation. His work includes landmark trials like VNS-REHAB (vagus nerve stimulation for stroke recovery) and ELAN (anticoagulation timing post-stroke). Key areas include xanthine oxidase inhibition (XILO-FIST trial), robotic therapy (RATULS trial), and atrial fibrillation management. He has published in high-impact journals like The Lancet and New England Journal of Medicine.

• Affiliations: University of Glasgow, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, European Stroke Organisation.
• Research Groups: Obesity, Stroke, Vascular Diseases.

Research Interests: Clinical trials in stroke prevention/rehabilitation, vagus nerve stimulation, anticoagulation timing, and biomarkers for atrial fibrillation detection. His work emphasizes translating novel therapies into clinical practice, such as FDA-approved VNS paired with rehabilitation.

Articles Overview: Recent work focuses on guideline adherence, anticoagulant timing, and neurorehabilitation innovations. Key themes include cerebrovascular effects of therapies, infarct growth analysis, and biomarker studies for stroke risk stratification.

Awards/Leadership: Leadership roles in stroke organizations and trial leadership (e.g., ELAN, VNS-REHAB). Recognized for contributions to stroke guidelines and ethical research practices.

Advising & Grants: Leads multi-center trials funded by BHF/Stroke Association. Collaborates internationally (e.g., with Prof. Urs Fischer on anticoagulation studies).

Labs/Teams: Part of the Stroke Trials Unit and research ethics committee at Glasgow. Involved in global collaborations for stroke prevention strategies.