Shawn R. Eagle, PhD, joined the faculty of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh in January of 2022. 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 85 papers in refereed journals and presented his research at local, national and international scientific conferences. He is an ad-hoc reviewer for 33 peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Eagle’s publications can be reviewed through the National Library of Medicine’s publication database
Specialized Areas of Interest
Board Certifications
Certified Athletic Trainer, Board of Certification
Professional Organization Membership
Education & Training
- BA, Athletic Training, Denison University, 2011
- MAT, Athletic Training, Texas Tech University, 2013
- PhD, Rehabilitation Science, University of Pittsburgh, 2019
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, 2021
Honors & Awards
- Young Investigator Award Finalist, Military Health Sciences Research Symposium, 2020
- Neuromuscular Plasticity Scholar Award, University of Florida, 2018
- Doctoral Student Award, International Congress on Soldiers’ Physical Performance, 2017
- Mid-Atlantic Regional Doctoral Student Investigator Award, American College of Sports Medicine, 2016
Research Activities
Since joining the department in January of 2022, Dr. Eagle has actively integrated into the NCTC’s ongoing research projects by reviewing and contributing to research grant applications, providing statistical analysis for existing projects, and writing manuscripts on subjects such as prognostic modeling of severe TBI and the impact of media on chronic traumatic encephalopathy research. Dr. Eagle has had three first-author abstracts accepted as presentations at the 2022 annual meetings for the National Neurotrauma Society, International Neurotrauma Symposium, and Military Health System Research Symposium.
Media Appearances
Evaluating Media Attention on CTE
CUBIST Podcast
March 16, 2023
Brain injury foundation honors Noll's legacy, makes advances for the future
Piitsburgh Business Times
October 6, 2022
Concussion increases chances of attempted suicide in adolescents, Pitt study finds
Denver Gazette
July 17, 2022
Concussion increases chances of attempted suicide in adolescents, Pitt study finds
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 16, 2022