Trudeau Institute Welcomes Dr. Shelton Bradrick

Dr. Shelton Bradrick

Principal Investigator and Senior Study Director at TICRO BioServices

Dr. Shelton Bradrick joined Trudeau Institute in March 2023, bringing over twenty years of experience working with pathogenic RNA viruses to his new position as Senior Study Director, TICRO BioServices and Principal Investigator at Trudeau Institute.

Shelton earned his Ph.D. at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2002 studying acute myocarditis caused by coxsackieviruses. He subsequently conducted postdoctoral work at Duke University Medical Center, working initially with hepatitis C virus and then transitioning to mosquito borne flaviviruses, including dengue and yellow fever viruses, as an Assistant Research Professor. Shelton was then recruited to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston as an Assistant Professor where he continued to work on flaviviruses and molecular mechanisms of multiple sclerosis. In 2019, Shelton transitioned to a Principal Scientist position with MRIGlobal, a non-profit applied research institute located in Kansas City, MO. While at MRIGlobal, Shelton lead a variety of projects for government and industry clients, focusing significantly on applied research addressing the COVID-19 pandemic as well as biodefense programs. Shelton joined TICRO Bioservices and the Trudeau Institute in 2023 to continue directing projects in basic and applied research with particular emphasis on viruses and tuberculosis.  

Shelton was drawn to the Trudeau Institute by their mission to combat neglected infectious diseases and long history of working with tuberculosis. He is excited to contribute to and further the Institute’s mission. Shelton was also attracted by the natural beauty of the area and opportunities for outdoor exploration. When not engaged in research, Shelton enjoys barbequing, outdoor activities and spending time with his dogs and wife of 22 years, Lisa Bradrick.