Dr Shawn Eagle (University of Pittsburgh): Traumatic Brain Injury

Shawn R. Eagle, PhD, joined the faculty of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh in January of 2022 as a Research Assistant Professor. Dr. Eagle has collaborated on Department of Defense (DoD) funded research through the University of Pittsburgh since 2013. He began focusing on TBI in 2015 when he began his doctoral studies at the University of Pittsburgh’s Neuromuscular Research Laboratory. Dr. Eagle extended his studies as a postdoctoral fellow in the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Clinic from 2019 to 2021. His research interests are currently focused on mitigating risk for long-term sequelae following traumatic brain injury, with a specific focus on mental health issues. 

Dr. Eagle has published over 80 papers in refereed journals and presented his research at local, national and international scientific conferences.

In this episode Shawn talks about:

Where is research into TBI came from.

How research is impacting TBI rehab.

Key biomarkers in TBI patients for long-term health.

Mental health in TBI patients.

Resources discussed

Advice for a young investigator by Santiago

Research paper: Exploration of Race and Ethnicity, Sex, Sport-Related Concussion, Depression History, and Suicide Attempts in US Youth

You can follow Shawn through social media at:

Twitter: @shawn_eagle

LinkedIn: Shawn Eagle

Website: www.neurosurgery.pitt.edu/people/shawn-eagle

Research Gate: Shawn Eagle

Or you can contact Shawn directly via email - [email protected]