Lab Members

Title: Graduate Research Assistant

Hometown: Southlake Texas

Previous Degrees: Degrees: Bachelor of Science Pre-Veterinary and Minor in Chemistry from Texas Tech University Master’s of Science in Physiology of Reproduction from Texas A&M University

Other Interests: Running, Lifting weights, Cooking, Music, & Movies

Title: Research Scientist

Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland

Previous Degrees: B.Sc., Biology, 2020; M.A., Biomedical Science, 2024

Research Interests: Diabetes

Other Interests: Spending time with family and friends, traveling, playing golf, and watching the Baltimore Orioles!

Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant

Hometown: Austin, Texas

Major: Applied movement science

Year: 2027

Research Interests: cardiovascular and endocrine system

Other Interests: cooking, roller skating, knitting, and playing video games

Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant 

Hometown: Austin, Texas 

Major: Kinesiology 

Research interests: Health-focused 

Other interests: Wake Surfing 

Title: Associate Project Manager

Denise transitioned from a career as an educator to becoming a certified project manager, building on a strong foundation in leadership, communication, and organization. With her project management certification, Denise brings an analytical and strategic approach to research projects, overseeing resource management, procurement coordination, and ensuring projects stay on track and within budget. Her experience as a mentor teacher allows her to effectively engage and motivate teams, while her expertise in scheduling and timeline management ensures successful project execution. Denise’s unique combination of teaching experience, leadership, and project management skills makes her an asset to the lab.

Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant

Hometown: Katy, Texas

Major: Biochemistry

Year: 2028

Research interests: Endocrine system and diabetes

Other interests: Photography, watching sports, music, spending time with friends and family