Patrick M. Chen

Patrick M. Chen is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine. He serves as Director of the Neurology Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion (NTBIC) Program, Neurology Consultant for UCI Athletics, and Associate Program Director for the Neurocritical Care Fellowship.

• Research: Focuses on improving care for traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients through understanding long-term consequences and factors influencing TBI trajectories.
• Roles: Clinical neurologist, neurointensivist, and research mentor.

Research Interests: Dr. Chen investigates traumatic brain injury (TBI) outcomes, concussion management, post-concussive syndrome, and chronic neurological diseases. His work bridges clinical care with longitudinal studies to optimize patient recovery.

Scientific Awards: Mentored students in programs funded by the

• T35 Grant
• ANA Trainee Grant
• TBI Research Stipend
• Medical Student Research Program (MSRP)

Research Team: Includes undergraduates, medical students, neurology residents, and alumni such as PsyD candidates and former fellows. Collaborators like Dr. Michael Lopez (NTBIC Neuropsychology Director) and Dr. Spencer James (Data Scientist) support interdisciplinary efforts.