Bill Shuttleworth

Bill Shuttleworth, PhD, is a Regents' Distinguished Professor and Department Chair at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine's Department of Neurosciences. He specializes in neurophysiology, electrophysiology, and imaging related to stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI). His research on spreading depolarization events ("Brain Tsunamis") has significant clinical implications for acute brain injuries.

Education:

• PhD (1991) from University of Melbourne, Australia
• BS (Hons) (1987) and BS (1986) from Flinders University and Adelaide University, South Australia

Research Focus:

• Spreading depolarization mechanisms in stroke and TBI
• Neuroprotection and tissue recovery strategies
• Clinical translation of SD interventions
• Collaborations with Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, and Neurology departments

Scientific Awards:

• Four-time recipient of Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2002, 2010, 2014, 2019)
• Erwin W. Lewis Teaching Award (2016-2018)
• Team Science Award from UNM Health Sciences Center (2016)
• Khatali Teaching Award (2004, 2006, 2008, 2010)
• William G. Dail Endowed Professorship (2011-2014)
• A. Earl Walker Award for Neuroscience Research (2010)
• Dean's Award of Distinction (2003)
• Smith Klein & French Neuroscience Prize (1988)

Teaching Contributions: Bill Shuttleworth has taught key courses including Neurosciences Block and GI and Nutrition Block in Undergraduate Medical Education, and Neurophysiology (Biomed 531) and Functional Neuroanatomy (Biomed 533) in the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program.