Dr. Shawna Cutting, MD

Expert Publications

• Characterization of two Bacillus probiotics.
• Membrane topology of the Bacillus subtilis pro-sigma(K) processing complex.
• Structural and functional studies on an FtsH inhibitor from Bacillus subtilis.
• Proteolysis of SpolVB is a critical determinant in signalling of Pro-sigmaK processing in Bacillus subtilis.
• Bacillus subtilis spores competitively exclude Escherichia coli O78:K80 in poultry.
• The PDZ domain of the SpoIVB serine peptidase facilitates multiple functions.
• Fate and dissemination of Bacillus subtilis spores in a murine model.
• The safety of Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus indicus as food probiotics.
• Carotenoids found in Bacillus.
• Evaluation of Bacillus subtilis strains as probiotics and their potential as a food ingredient.
• Branched pattern of regulatory interactions between late sporulation genes in Bacillus subtilis.
• Protection of Penaeus monodon against white spot syndrome by continuous oral administration of a low concentration of Bacillus subtilis spores expressing the VP28 antigen.
• Cloning and dependence pattern of the sporulation operon spoVH.
• Beneficial effects of carotenoid-producing cells of Bacillus indicus HU16 in a rat model of diet-induced metabolic syndrome.
• Expression of the Bacillus subtilis spoIVB gene is under dual sigma F/sigma G control.

Media Releases

Leading Vascular Neurologist Dedicated to Patient Care and Research 

Dr. Shawna Cutting, a distinguished vascular neurologist, has been making significant contributions to patient care and research since relocating from Chicago, Illinois to Providence, Rhode Island in 2016. She is a vital part of the team at Brown Neurology, with offices in Providence and West Warwick.

Her affiliation extends to The Rhode Island Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center, which is dedicated to caring for patients suffering from stroke, cerebral hemorrhage and their related causes.

Dr. Cutting’s clinical interests lie in the intricate connection between pregnancy and stroke, fibromuscular dysplasia, and the promotion of overall wellness in her patients. Her commitment to advancing medical knowledge is evident through her involvement in various clinical trials, notably as the site Principal Investigator for the MR Witness study, focusing on the safety of tPA for wake-up strokes.

Dr. Cutting’s educational journey includes graduating from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine with her Medical Degree in 2007, followed by completing her internship in internal medicine, residency in neurology, and fellowship in vascular neurology at Rush University Medical Center between 2008 and 2012. 

Board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both neurology and vascular neurology, she holds a Diplomate status and is a proud member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Heart Association.

As an Associate Professor of Neurology at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Dr. Cutting is passionate about nurturing the next generation of medical professionals. She actively engages in teaching, training, and mentoring young professionals at the initial stages of their careers, reflecting her dedication to education and knowledge dissemination.

Among her numerous accolades, Dr. Cutting has been recognized as the Teacher of the Year by Brown Neurology Residents in 2018, a Positive Champion of the Learning Environment at Alpert Medical School in 2019, and the recipient of the Physician C.A.R.E. Award at Miriam Hospital in 2019. Her dedication and contributions to the field of neurology were further acknowledged with the prestigious Dean’s Award in 2020.

Dr. Shawna Cutting, MD, continues to exemplify excellence in patient care, education, and research, solidifying her position as a respected figure in the field of vascular neurology.

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