DIRECTOR
R. Matthew Brothers, Ph.D.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Zachary Martin, M.S.
Ph.D. Candidate
Hometown: Bay City, Michigan, USA
B.S. in Exercise Science: Saginaw Valley State University (University Center, Michigan, USA)
M.S. in Exercise Physiology: Ball State University (Muncie, Indiana, USA)
Research interests: integrative cardiovascular physiology; heart failure; health disparities; social determinants of health
John Kolade, M.S.
Ph.D. Student
Hometown: Ekiti, Nigeria
B.S. in Human Kinetics: University of Ibadan (Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria)
M.S. in Exercise Physiology: Southern Illinois University (Carbondale, Illinois, USA)
Research interests: understanding cardiovascular functions through vasoconstriction and vasodilation; cardiotoxicity in cancer patients; cardiovascular physiology
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Joshua Vu, B.S.
Hometown: Grand Prairie, Texas, USA
Degree: B.S. in Exercise Science
Future plans: Medical school.
Iman Al-daas, B.S.
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Degree: B.S. in Biology (minor in Disability Studies)
Future plans: I am an aspiring dentist and I actively work towards that goal every day.
Natalia Cardenas, B.S., EMT-B
Hometown: Grand Prairie, Texas, USA
Degree: B.S. in Biology (minor in Psychology)
Future plans: After graduation, I am planning on taking a gap year to become a paramedic and continue research at UTA! I then hope to become a physician assistant at a trauma center!
Emily Merlau, CCMA
Hometown: Dallas, Texas, USA
Degree: B.S. in Exercise Science (pre-medicine track)
Future plans: After graduating, I hope to complete an M.S. in Exercise Science prior to medical school. I hope to become an orthopedic sports medicine physician where I can focus on injury prevention and community education of healthcare services.
Alison Ortiz
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Degree: B.S. in Biology
Future plans: I plan on applying for medical school in the future in hopes of becoming a physician.
ALUMNI
Dr. John Akins completed his Doctoral Degree in July of 2021. Following his Ph.D., Dr. Akins accepted a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine.
Rauchelle Richey completed her Master’s Degree in 2020. After earning her Master’s, Rauchelle continued on to pursue a Ph.D. at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
Guillermo Olvera completed his Master’s Degree in 2019. After earning his Master’s, Guillermo accepted a Research Associate position at the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine in Dallas, TX.
Bryon Curtis completed his Master’s Degree in June of 2018. After earning his Master’s, Bryon accepted a Research Associate position at the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine in Dallas, TX.
Dr. Jordan Patik completed his Doctoral Degree in June of 2018. Following his Ph.D., Dr. Patik accepted a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Delaware.
Aida Nasirian was a Research Scientist II in the laboratory until March of 2018. After her time in our lab, Aida went on to a Research Scientist II position at the University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute.