Patrick B. Wilson

Patrick B. Wilson is an Associate Professor in Exercise Science at Old Dominion University, conducting research at the intersection of sports nutrition, exercise physiology, and public health. His work addresses athletic performance optimization, gastrointestinal symptom management during exercise, hydration assessment, and psoriasis-related physical activity barriers.

Dr. Wilson earned his Ph.D. in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota (2014) with supplementary training in public health and epidemiology. His credentials include a Bachelor's degree in dietetics, Registered Dietitian certification (2009), and specialized training at the Mayo Clinic in clinical and community nutrition.

His research program focuses on four pillars: dietary interventions for performance enhancement, managing exercise-induced gastrointestinal distress, hydration status assessment, and psoriasis-physical activity relationships. This work bridges laboratory and field settings, emphasizing practical applications for athletes and clinical populations through diverse methodologies including randomized trials and systematic reviews.

Analysis of his 2012-2018 publications reveals consistent investigation into carbohydrate metabolism, gut health in endurance sports, and psoriasis-related activity barriers. Key trends include glucose-fructose supplementation efficacy, stress-gastrointestinal symptom correlations, and population-level analyses of psoriasis patients' exercise behaviors.

Dr. Wilson has received significant recognition including:

• Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship, University of Minnesota (2013)
• Elmer and Olga Hauge Fellowship, University of Minnesota (2013)
• Dietetic Internship Student Graduation Speaker, Mayo Clinic (2009)
• American Dietetic Association Foundation Scholarship (2008)
• Marie Bruce Organizational Leadership Scholarship (2007)
• Minnesota Dietetic Association Presidents Leadership Scholarship (2007)

His research program is supported by grants including a $75,000 external award and an $18,015 Old Dominion University grant (both 2017-2018) investigating psoriasis impacts on physical activity. These projects examine perceptual and physiological barriers while evaluating intervention strategies for this population.

While specific laboratory facilities aren't detailed, Dr. Wilson's collaborative work with colleagues across departments indicates active participation in multidisciplinary research teams focused on sports medicine and population health initiatives at Old Dominion University.