Dr. Kathryn Dane is a Postdoctoral Associate with the Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre (SIPRC) working under the supervision of Dr. Carolyn Emery. Kathryn brings experience as a Physiotherapist, Level Four Rugby coach, and International Rugby player (23 caps for Ireland, and 1 cap for the Barbarians). As an athlete, she is an advocate for optimising the participation and experiences of girls and women in sport. Kathryn completed her PhD at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland in 2024 exploring the safety and optimal tackle outcomes in Women's Rugby Union.

Experience

  • –present
    Postdoctoral associate, University of Calgary

Education

  • 2024 
    Trinity College Dublin, Doctor of Philosophy

Contact Kathryn for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision