Patrick Ledwidge, Ph.D.
Dr. Ledwidge is an Assistant Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at Western Kentucky University and Principal Investigator of the BRAiNS Lab. He received his Bachelor of Arts from DePauw University and his Masters and Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska. His research combines neuroscience, psychological, and biomechanics approaches to investigate "cognitive intersectionality"- the ways in which cognitive and motor systems facilitate v. compete for mental processing resources. His current research focus is in optimizing mobile EEG approaches for examining cognitive-motor integration during dynamic, whole-body maneuvers. The goal of his work is to develop real-world neurophysiological approaches to improve the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of sports-related musculoskeletal and brain injuries. He teaches courses in biopsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and psychopharmacology. When he's not in the lab you can find him training for his next triathlon or hiking with Cash, his black Labrador.
Dr. Ledwidge's recent works can be found in his CV below.
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Graduate Students
**The BRAiNS Lab is accepting applications for students seeking admission into WKU's Master of Science in Psychology Fall 2026 cohort. Interested applicants should express interest by contacting Dr. Ledwidge directly and must apply to our Masters program by 3/1/26. An overview of our program, admissions requirements, and application materials can be found here.
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Undergraduates
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