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Jesse Dawson is a clinical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of stroke rehabilitation and neuromodulation, with a particular focus on restoring upper limb function following stroke — one of the most debilitating and persistent consequences of the condition. He is best known for leading the RATULS (Robot-Assisted Training for the Upper Limb after Stroke) programme, a landmark multicentre randomised controlled trial that rigorously evaluated whether robotic rehabilitation using the MIT-Manus system could improve arm recovery compared to enhanced upper limb therapy and usual care. The 2019 trial publication alone has accumulated nearly 480 citations, establishing it as a foundational reference in rehabilitation medicine. His contributions extend beyond efficacy testing; Dawson and colleagues also published comprehensive analyses examining cost-effectiveness, intervention fidelity, and goal achievement within the RATULS framework, offering the field rare depth of evidence. His broader interests include dynamic hand orthoses and vagus nerve stimulation as adjuncts to upper limb rehabilitation. Through rigorous trial design and translational thinking, Dawson has meaningfully shaped clinical understanding of technology-assisted stroke recovery, providing evidence that continues to inform rehabilitation practice internationally.