BRAiNS Lab
Brain Research and Assessment in Neurotrauma and Sport

Dr. Ledwidge is Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Western Kentucky University and Principal Investigator of the BRAiNS Lab. He received his Bachelor of Arts from DePauw University and both his Masters and Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His research investigates "cognitive intersectionality"- the ways in which cognitive systems facilitate v. compete for mental processing resources. He uses this framework to examine cognitive and neurophysiological recovery from sports-related concussion and risk prediction for musculoskeletal injury. The goal of his work is to develop real-world neurophysiological approaches to improve the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of sports-related injuries and neuropsychological disorders. He teaches courses in biopsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and neuropsychology. When he's not in the lab you can find him running, cycling, and traveling with his black Labrador, Cash.