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Our Team

Patrick Ledwidge, Ph.D.

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.

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Student Researchers

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Kirstiana Brickman, B.A.

Graduate Research Assistant, WKU

M.S. Program in Psychological Sciences (WKU)

B.A., Siena College (NY) '17

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Bailey Hall

BW Lab Manager

Majors: Neuroscience and Sociology

Graduation Year:  BW '24

Research interests: Psychological and social impacts of brain injuries on athletes

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Harry Costlow, B.S.

Research Assistant

Major: Neuroscience

Minors: Chemistry

Graduation year: 2023

Research Interest: Neuropharmacology and neuro degeneration

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Ryan Guggenheim

Project Coordinator, ACL Project

Major: Neuroscience and Psychology

Graduation Year: BW '24

Research interests: Connecting how the brain works in relation to orthopedic injuries (such as ACL) 

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Angie Gentilin

Research Assistant

Major: Neuroscience and Psychology

Graduation Year: BW '24

Research interests: Mental health and developmental disorders

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Bella Vaillant

Research Assistant

Major: Neuroscience and Psychology

Graduation Year: 2024

Research interests: Mental health and developmental disorders

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Lauren Reid

Research Assistant

Major: Psychology, I/O Psychology

Graduation Year: 2025

Research interests: Social/emotional intelligence, leadership styles, group dynamics

Graduates

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