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. She completed her doctoral education and research training at George Mason University in 2020. In 2018, she was awarded a fellowship with the Concussion Research Program through Harvard Medical School. In 2024, she received the Outstanding New Investigator Research Award from UNH's College of Health and Human Services.
Her research endeavors encompass mild traumatic brain injuries among diverse athletes. Her scholarship has included several domains of concussion inquiry including biomechanics, prevention, assessments, recognition, recovery, and policy. Her scholarly pursuits comprise representing the under-represented in concussion research, including varied socio-demographic backgrounds, inclusion of language diversity, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions. She has received unrestricted grant funding from the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment, USA Lacrosse, NH-INBRE (NIH IDeA SEED), and is contracted through the Virginia Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to consult for the Virginia Concussion Initiative. In addition to her research background, Trish is a certified athletic trainer and is experienced in supporting diverse athletes including professional, collegiate, and youth athletes prevent and treat sport-related injuries. She also teaches and mentors undergraduate and graduate students.
