Current Members
Jide Adebiyi
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Medical Physiology, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Degree Seeking: M.S. in Exercise Physiology
Research Interests: The effect of exercise on the cardiovascular system and how drugs, nutrition, and exercise can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
Career goals: I aspire to become a professor, teaching exercise physiology to future professionals. Additionally, I am dedicated to working in clinical settings, specifically in cardiac rehabilitation, where I can assist individuals with heart conditions in their journey toward improved health. Simultaneously, I plan to collaborate with athletes to enhance their cardiovascular fitness and overall performance
Other interests: Playing soccer, video games, and graphics design
Philippe Brosselin
Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Exercise Science, The University of Texas at Austin Degree Seeking: M.S. in Exercise Physiology
Research Interests: The effects of blood flow restriction training on the cardiovascular system
Career goals: Pursuing academia to explore the different methods of promoting health and longevity for the body as well as the mind
Other interests: I love anything related to sports, especially bodybuilding, soccer (fútbol), volleyball and surf. I also love arts like drawings, music of all kinds and dance
Emily Dunlap
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Previous Degrees: B.S. and Certificate of Physical Therapy, Simmons University; PhD in Exercise Physiology, The University of Texas at Austin
Research Interests: Effects of aquatic exercise on functional and cognitive outcomes
Career goals: Provide a significant contribution to the body of evidence supporting aquatic exercise therapy, international teaching, and development of local Austin nonprofit organization that will provide aquatic group exercise for underserved populations.
Other interests: Hiking, camping, kayaking, mountain biking, and any outdoor adventure
Natalie McLaurin
Hometown: Frisco, TX
Previous Degrees:
B.S. in Exercise Physiology, Midwestern State University; B.S. in Biology, Midwestern State University; M.S. in Exercise Physiology, The University of Texas at Austin Degree Seeking: Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology
Research Interests: The disproportionate impact of cardiovascular disease in minority populations; the utilization of exercise to attenuate the impact of chronic diseases
Career goals: To teach as a professor and contribute to the growing body of research that can be used as a form of medicine
Other interests: I love listening to music, eating good food, traveling, running, and watching movies
Kazumasa Manabe, M.D., Ph.D
Hometown: Hiroshima, Japan
Degrees: M.D., Medical course, Shinshu University, Matsumoto, Japan and Ph.D., Department of Sports Medical Sciences, Shinshu University Graduate School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
Research Interests: Cardiovascular responses prior, during, and after exercise. I’m especially focusing on neural control of circulation during exercise like sympathetic nerve activity. Also, I have an interest in supplements combined with exercise to make people healthy and improve competitiveness.
Career Goals: To be a specialist who not only can research in the laboratory but also apply the research results to clinical and sports scenes
Other Interests: Traveling, playing and watching sports like basketball, soccer and golf, etc., and taking photos.
Daniela Charry Segura
Hometown: Bogota, Colombia
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Physical Therapy, National University of Colombia; M.S. in Exercise Science and Chronic Disease, University of North Florida
Degree Seeking: Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology
Research Interests: Heart failure, endothelial function, arterial stiffness, acute and chronic exercise responses related to cardiovascular health, and translational research
Career Goals: A career in academia and clinical research related to cardiovascular health
Other Interests: Rugby, traveling, cooking, and hiking
Lin-Sheng (Sam) Chen
Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan
Previous Degrees: B.A. in Anthropology, National Taiwan University; M.S. in Sport Facility Management and Health Promotion, National Taiwan University
Degree Seeking: Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology
Research Interests: The effect of resistance training with blood flow restriction on the cardiovascular system, exercise for improving cardiovascular health
Career Goals: To become a professor in the field of exercise physiology
Other Interests: Weight training, traveling, foodie, watching basketball games
Tianyu Wang
Hometown: Hebei, China
Previous Degrees: B.Ed. in Kinesiology, Tianjin University of Sport; M.S. in Exercise Physiology, The University of Texas at Austin
Degree Seeking: Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology
Research Interests: The effect of lifestyle interventions on cognitive and cardiovascular health among people with metabolic diseases
Career goals: To bridge the gap between exercise science and the general public practice
Other interests: Foodie, racquetball, tennis, and movies