Patricia "Trish" Kelshaw

Dr. Patricia "Trish" Kelshaw is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Brain Research Assessment Initiative of New Hampshire (BRAIN) Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire's Department of Kinesiology. Certified athletic trainer with extensive experience supporting athletes across professional, collegiate, and youth levels, she teaches courses in athletic training and health sciences.

• Ph.D. in Kinesiology, George Mason University (2020)
• M.S. in Exercise, Fitness and Health Promotion, George Mason University
• B.S. in Athletic Training, George Mason University

Her research focuses on traumatic brain injuries across diverse populations, emphasizing underrepresented groups in concussion research including socio-demographic variations, language diversity, and pre-existing health conditions. Key areas include:

• Concussion prevention strategies
• Injury recognition and recovery protocols
• Wearable technology applications
• Epidemiological analysis
• Policy development

Recent publications examine headgear safety attitudes, cross-cultural assessment tools, and biomechanical factors in youth concussion. Major funders include:

• National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment
• USA Lacrosse
• NH-INBRE (NIH IDeA SEED)

Scientific recognition includes:

• 2024 Outstanding New Investigator Research Award (UNH College of Health and Human Services)
• 2018 Harvard Medical School Concussion Research Fellowship

Active in:

• Clinical consulting (Virginia Department of Health/CDC)
• Teaching (AT 665, AT 715, HS 501, HS 656)
• Mentoring graduate/undergraduate students