Kyle Kelleran PhD
Kyle Kelleran
PhD
Assistant Professor | Director: Health Sciences Scholarly Project
Department of Emergency Medicine
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medicine
Professional Summary:
Dr. Kelleran is a professor and researcher in the Department of Emergency Medicine with over a decade of experience in clinical, occupational, and first responder research. He is a frequent contributor to the field, regularly publishing and presenting his work at local and national conferences. Dr. Kelleran’s research focuses on improving treatments and outcomes for emergency department patients, particularly those with musculoskeletal pain, while contributing to diverse projects in emergency medicine and EMS. With more than 15 years of experience as a firefighter and EMT, Dr. Kelleran leverages his unique background to bridge gaps between kinesiology, emergency medicine, and public health.
Dr. Kelleran has also prioritized engaging students in research throughout his career. Dr. Kelleran serves as the Director of the Health Sciences Scholarly Project (HSSP). As a required longitudinal research component of the medical school curriculum at the University at Buffalo, students complete an in-depth scholarly project in an academic area of interest related to medicine or health care with a research mentor. Dr. Kelleran also oversees the Emergency Medicine Summer Research program annually for rising M2 students.
Education and Training:
- PhD, Applied Kinesiology, Old Dominion University (2018)
- MS, Exercise Science, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2010)
- BS, Sport & Exercise Science Minor: Coaching, Gannon University (2008)
Employment:
- Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo (2024-present)
- Director, Health Sciences Scholarly Project (HSSP), Office of Medical Education, University at Buffalo (2024-present)
- Research Scientist, Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo (2021–2024)
- Assistant Professor, Health & Human Sciences, Bridgewater College (2017–2021)
- Research Assistant, Center for Brain Research and Rehabilitation, ODU (2011–2017)
- Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Human Movement Sciences, ODU (2010–2012)
- Graduate Assistant, Health and Physical Education, IUP (2009–2010)
Journal Articles:
- Manka M, Kelleran K, Manka M, Drumsta D. (2026) Incidental findings identified by universal screening for BCVI using CT angiography. Emergency radiology (Jul).
- Tanaka K, Murphey JT, Burnett SJ, LaRock M, Kelleran KJ, Hostler D, Clemency BM. (2026) Evaluating Tourniquet Application in Law Enforcement Officers During Simulated Hemorrhagic Shock. Prehospital emergency care (Jan), 30(7): 982-987.
- Kaczor EE, Golleru M, Carter DC, Painter OB, Kelleran KJ, Lynch JJ, Clemency BM, Cavuoto LA, Chai PR. (2026) Detecting Ethanol Intoxication and Impairment Using Wearable Biosensors. Proceedings of the ... Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (Jan), 2026: 3532-3542.
- Ray BM, Kelleran KJ, Kaisler MC, Meltzer AC. (2025) Emergency Department Visit Frequency Among Adults With Chronic Abdominal Pain: Findings From the 2023?US National Health Interview Survey. Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (Nov), 32(11): 1168-1188.
- Poreda AR, Kelleran KJ, Delaney CM, DeMott CP, Nan N, Ma CX, Clemency BM, Hostler D. (2025) Physiological Impacts of Cold Conditions during Moderate Intensity Activity while Wearing Firefighter Protective Clothing. Prehospital and disaster medicine (Oct), 40(5): 259-265.
- Stube CW, Ljungberg AS, Borton JA, Chadha K, Kelleran KJ, Lerner EB. (2024) Why Do Patients Opt for the Emergency Department over Other Care Choices? A Multi-Hospital Analysis. The western journal of emergency medicine (Nov), 25(6): 921-928. doi:10.5811/westjem.18647
- Ray BM, Kelleran KJ, Fodero JG, Harvell-Bowman LA. (2024) Examining the Relationship Between Chronic Pain and Mortality in U.S. Adults. The journal of pain (Jun)104620.
- Emerson HN, Claiborne TL, Liberi V, Kelleran KJ. (2024) A comparison of sub-concussive impact attenuating capabilities of ice hockey helmets with and without XRD foam. Journal of science and medicine in sport (May)
- O'Brien MC, Kelleran KJ, Burnett SJ, Hausrath KA, Kneer MS, Nan N, Ma CX, McCartin RW, Clemency BM. (2024) Fixed dose ketamine for prehospital management of hyperactive delirium with severe agitation. The American journal of emergency medicine (Apr), 81: 10-15.
- Ray BM, Washington L, Thompson BL, Kelleran KJ. (2024) An exploration of low back pain beliefs held by health care professionals in Northern America. Musculoskeletal care (Mar), 22(1): e1877.
- Ray BM, Kelleran KJ, Eubanks JE, Nan N, Ma C, Miles D. (2023) Relationship between Physical Activity and Pain in U.S. Adults. Medicine and science in sports and exercise (Mar), 55(3): 497-506.
- Ray BM, Kovaleski A, Kelleran KJ, Stilwell P, Baraki A, Coninx S, Eubanks JE. (2022) An exploration of low back pain beliefs in a Northern America based general population. Musculoskeletal science & practice (Oct), 61: 102591.
- Harvey BW, Kelleran KJ, Suffoletto H, Ma C, Nan N, Penque MD, Lerner EB. (2022) Emergency Department Patients' COVID-19 Vaccination Status and Self-Reported Barriers. The western journal of emergency medicine (Mar), 23(3): 292-301. doi:10.5811/westjem.2022.1.54615
- Lemaster MF, Kelleran KJ, Moeini M, Russell DM. (2021) Electromyographical Assessments of Recommended Neck and Trunk Positions for Dental Hygienists. Journal of dental hygiene : JDH (Oct), 95(5): 6-13.
- Grieco, C.R., Kelleran, K.J. (2017) Humans before hardware. Colorado Police Quarterly (Jul), 2(3)
- Kelleran KJ, Morrison S, Russell DM. (2016) Three-dimensional assessment of postural tremor during goal-directed aiming. Experimental brain research (Dec), 234(12): 3399-3409.
- Russell DM, Kelleran KJ, Morrison S. (2016) Bracing the trunk and neck in young adults leads to a more aged-like gait. Gait & posture (Sep), 49: 388-393.
- Swain DP, Kelleran KJ, Graves MS, Morrison S. (2016) Impact Forces of Walking and Running at the Same Intensity. Journal of strength and conditioning research (Apr), 30(4): 1042-9.
- Morrison S, Russell DM, Kelleran K, Walker ML. (2015) Bracing of the trunk and neck has a differential effect on head control during gait. Journal of neurophysiology (Sep), 114(3): 1773-83. doi:10.1152/jn.00059.2015
- O'Neal EK, Hornsby JH, Kelleran KJ. (2014) High-intensity tasks with external load in military applications: a review. Military medicine (Sep), 179(9): 950-4.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Kelleran, KJ. (2023) Chapter 6: Body composition assessment. In: Bayles, MP (Ed.) ACSM's exercise testing and prescription. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Service Activities:
- JSMBS Annual Medical Student Research Forum; Presentation Judge (2024)
- Summer Medical Student Research Internship; Co-Director (2022–present)
- Armor Volunteer Fire Company; Firefighter/EMT (2021–present)
- Armor Volunteer Fire Company; Firefighter/EMT (2004–2014)