Lab Members

Title: Ph.D. Student in Kinesiology and Health Education

Hometown: Tehran, Iran

Previous Degrees: B.Sc. in Nutrition, Tehran, Iran 2018/ M.Sc. in Kinesiology, The University of Texas at El Paso, Texas, US, 2022

Research Interest: Exercise Pressor Reflex in Type 1 Diabetes

Other Interests: Watching Movies, Exercising, Camping

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

Previous Degrees: M.A., Biomedical Science, 2024

Major: Statistics and Data Science

Research Interests: I am interested in studying the interplay between exercise and diabetes, and how this information can be used to help those who are diagnosed with diabetes to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Other Interests: I love to dance, hike and explore new places in Austin with my friends and family!

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

Title: Undergraduate Researcher

Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

Major: Applied Movement Science

Research Interests: Diabetes, Exercise Physiology, Neurology

Other Interests: Sports, History, Government

Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant

Hometown: Newport Beach, California

Major: Exercise Science

Research interests: Exploring how autonomic regulation and the exercise pressor reflex influence circulatory responses to exercise. I am also interested in stem cell regeneration and repair in future research.

Other interests: Pickleball, golf, and spending time with friends and family

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

Title: Research Assistant

Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland

Major: Biochemistry

Previous Degrees: B.Sc., Chemical Engineering, 2025

Research interests: Metabolic and Inflammatory Diseases, Orthopedic Outcomes, Mental Health

Other interests: Recreational sports, travel, and spending time with family and friends