Willie Stewart
The Power List 2021 – Showstoppers
“[I turned] up to do a radio interview at a local news station in cycling gear only to find they wanted me on camera,” says Willie, a Consultant Neuropathologist, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and Honorary Professor, University of Glasgow and University of Pennsylvania, of his funniest career moment. His research into traumatic brain injuries has led to the development of policies and guidance for preserving brain health in contact sport athletes, including youth and professional soccer leagues. Willie’s internationally regarded FIELD study also provided the first robust insights into the link between contact sport and risk of neurodegenerative disease.
