Past Members
Melissa Keller
Hometown: Vista, CA
Previous degree: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the Department of Kinesiology at California State University Long Beach
Master’s thesis: The effect of the menstrual cycle on hemoglobin mass
Other interests: Love to go indoor rock climbing, share a meal with friends, watch The Office, and sip on a crisp IPA
Mercedes Nagel
Hometown: Lake Forest, IL
Previous degree: B.H.S., Furman University
Master’s thesis: The effect of a single session of intermittent hypoxia on erythropoietin and oxygen-carrying capacity
Other interests: The Office, Mindy Project, SNL, Chocolate milk, Bella, Bohdi, and Blue (my dogs)
Caitlin Jarrard
Hometown: Madison, WI
Previous degree: B.S. in Kinesiology- Exercise and Movement Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master’s thesis: Intermittent hypoxia attenuates ischemia-reperfusion injury
Other interests: I love spending time with my family and friends, doing outdoorsy activities, having a good glass of wine and cheese, and referencing F.R.I.E.N.D.S as often as possible.
Sahar Massoudian
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Previous degree: B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of Texas at Austin
Master’s thesis: Effect of Intermittent Hypoxia on Plasma Glucose Levels during an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Other interests: I am highly interested in strength and conditioning and hope to work as a strength and conditioning coach for MMA athletes one day. I love weight training, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, watching football and MMA, and eating lots of good food.
Frank Wojan
Hometown: Tolono, IL
Previous degrees: B.S. in Pre-Physical Therapy, Dept. of Health and Human Services at Northern Illinois University; M.S. Ed., Dept. of Kinesiology at Northern Illinois University
Current project: Effect of a single session of intermittent hypoxia on hematological variables in healthy older individuals and patients with type 2 diabetes
Other interests: Discovering Austin’s amazing food selection, CrossFit, College Football, my one-year-old golden retriever named Larry, and finding the best IPAs the city has to offer
Sten Stray-Gundersen
Hometowns: Dallas, TX and Park City, UT
Previous Degrees: Bachelors in Biology and Economics, Dartmouth University; M.S. in Exercise Physiology, Dept. of Kinesiology at The University of Texas at Austin
Current Project: Influence of intermittent hypoxia on vascular function
Other interests: Enjoying all that Austin has to offer; playing soccer; skiing; biking mountain and road); hiking; hanging out with my dog, Purl; enjoying the great outdoors!