Catherine Torrington Eaton, PhD, CCC-SLP
Associate Professor
Chair and Program Director
Dr. Eaton is a clinician-researcher interested in assessment and treatment of post-stroke aphasia, neurodegenerative language disorders, and issues of clinical supervision. Her translational work focuses on improving healthcare communication for individuals with aphasia. Dr. Eaton teaches courses in neurogenic language disorders and neuroanatomy and physiology, and directs student-training programs that benefit individuals living with aphasia in the San Antonio community. She serves as Chair and Program Director of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the School of Health Professions.
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Professional Background
Education
- 2014 - PhD - Hearing and Speech Sciences - University of Maryland at College Park
- 2004 - M.S. - Speech and Hearing Science - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1995 - B.A. - Linguistics and Russian - Macalester College
Training
- 2014 - certificate - Neuroscience and Cognitive Sciences - University of Maryland at College Park
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- Instruction & Training
- Research & Grants
- Clinical
- Service
- Publications
Related Media
- 2025 UTSA Presidential Award Recipient, Teaching Excellence, Emerging
- 2025 Shirlyn B McKenzie Teaching Excellent Award, School of Health Professions
- KENS-5 Medical Minute: Understanding Aphasia
- Texas Public Radio, Science and Medicine: Communicating with Aphasia (radio interview)
- Podcast: San Antonio Aphasia Network