Shannon Peake

Shannon Peake, Ph.D. is a Research Assistant Professor at the Stress Neurobiology and Prevention (SNAP) Laboratory within the Center for Translational Neuroscience at the University of Oregon. His research integrates developmental psychology with neurobiology to explore how social factors and early experiences shape brain and behavioral development in children and adolescents.

Key research areas include:

• Parent-child interaction dynamics
• Evidence-based intervention programs
• Social-emotional development in challenging contexts

His work directly informs the design of programs supporting caregivers and educators, with current projects focused on the FIND (Filming Interaction to Nurture Development) video coaching program. This intervention is being tested in diverse settings, including Oregon, New York City, Texas, and Colorado, targeting populations facing economic uncertainty, homelessness, and mental health/substance use challenges.