Our Team
Director, Applied Neurovascular Physiology Lab
Sydney Brice is an undergraduate student at the Barnard College of Columbia University. She is a rising Senior, and working towards earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Neuroscience & Behavior with a minor in Africana Studies. She joined the ANVPL lab team in 2024 as a volunteer student researcher. Her work in the lab is centered around studying brain blood flow. More specifically, supporting the various ongoing studies that seek to incorporate Neuroscience research techniques and investigating the brain's connection to vascular health.
Sydney Brice is an undergraduate student at the Barnard College of Columbia University. She is a rising Senior, and working towards earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Neuroscience & Behavior with a minor in Africana Studies. She joined the ANVPL lab team in 2024 as a volunteer student researcher. Her work in the lab is centered around studying brain blood flow. More specifically, supporting the various ongoing studies that seek to incorporate Neuroscience research techniques and investigating the brain's connection to vascular health.
Jessica graduated from Florida State University's School of Dance with a minor in Exercise Science. While there, she worked in the Cardiovascular & Applied Physiology Lab (w/ Dr. Joe Watso). Her research interests include lifestyle factors to optimize human health and longevity. As a dancer, she is particularly interested in physical rehabilitation practices and vascular aging. Upon graduating with her MA degree, Jessica hopes to enter a combined DPT/PhD program to expand her knowledge within the field. Outside the academic space, she enjoys exploring new coffee shops, historical landmarks, and art exhibits.
Jessica graduated from Florida State University's School of Dance with a minor in Exercise Science. While there, she worked in the Cardiovascular & Applied Physiology Lab (w/ Dr. Joe Watso). Her research interests include lifestyle factors to optimize human health and longevity. As a dancer, she is particularly interested in physical rehabilitation practices and vascular aging. Upon graduating with her MA degree, Jessica hopes to enter a combined DPT/PhD program to expand her knowledge within the field. Outside the academic space, she enjoys exploring new coffee shops, historical landmarks, and art exhibits.
Aastha is a second-year master's student in the Applied Physiology program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She holds a degree in physical therapy from Manipal University in India and has experience working with diverse populations, including athletes, dancers, children, and the elderly. Fascinated by the connection between the brain and the arteries, she is excited to further investigate this relationship, particularly within the context of dancers.
Aastha is a second-year master's student in the Applied Physiology program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She holds a degree in physical therapy from Manipal University in India and has experience working with diverse populations, including athletes, dancers, children, and the elderly. Fascinated by the connection between the brain and the arteries, she is excited to further investigate this relationship, particularly within the context of dancers.
Alexa is a rising junior studying Neuroscience & Behavior at Barnard College. She is fascinated by the complex interplay between the neurological and vascular systems and is eager to explore how the brain and arteries influence each other. Alexa looks forward to working with participants and expanding her knowledge in this field. Outside of the lab, she enjoys exploring parks, rock climbing, and café hopping.
Alexa is a rising junior studying Neuroscience & Behavior at Barnard College. She is fascinated by the complex interplay between the neurological and vascular systems and is eager to explore how the brain and arteries influence each other. Alexa looks forward to working with participants and expanding her knowledge in this field. Outside of the lab, she enjoys exploring parks, rock climbing, and café hopping.
Samantha grew up in Hong Kong, spending much of her time sailing and running. She earned her bachelor's in Nutrition and Medical Sciences from University College London, where she researched body composition and malnutrition in female endurance athletes with relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs). Samantha has worked in diverse nutrition settings, including school education in the Philippines, nonprofit services in London, and eating disorder care in Massachusetts. While at UCL, she competed in cross country, varsity rowing, and completed her first marathon. Now pursuing an MS-RDN in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology at Teachers College, she is eager to explore nutrition in the context of energy availability and athletic performance, while preparing herself for a career as a dietitian.
Samantha grew up in Hong Kong, spending much of her time sailing and running. She earned her bachelor's in Nutrition and Medical Sciences from University College London, where she researched body composition and malnutrition in female endurance athletes with relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs). Samantha has worked in diverse nutrition settings, including school education in the Philippines, nonprofit services in London, and eating disorder care in Massachusetts. While at UCL, she competed in cross country, varsity rowing, and completed her first marathon. Now pursuing an MS-RDN in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology at Teachers College, she is eager to explore nutrition in the context of energy availability and athletic performance, while preparing herself for a career as a dietitian.
Paige is a second-year doctoral student in the Applied Physiology program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and her master’s degree from Syracuse University. Her research interests include, but are not limited to, understanding how psychological stress affects vascular health and chronic disease risk factors. During her free time, Paige enjoys cycling, skiing, and staying active.
Paige is a second-year doctoral student in the Applied Physiology program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and her master’s degree from Syracuse University. Her research interests include, but are not limited to, understanding how psychological stress affects vascular health and chronic disease risk factors. During her free time, Paige enjoys cycling, skiing, and staying active.
Amanda is a sophomore at Harvard College, concentrating in Neuroscience with a secondary in Global Health and Health Policy. Her interests lie in the intersection of brain health and cardiovascular function, with a focus on how vascular factors impact cognition and neurological functions. Amanda is excited to build her research experience and contribute to interdisciplinary investigations of the brain. Beyond her academic interests, she enjoys yoga, baking, and trying new cafes.
Amanda is a sophomore at Harvard College, concentrating in Neuroscience with a secondary in Global Health and Health Policy. Her interests lie in the intersection of brain health and cardiovascular function, with a focus on how vascular factors impact cognition and neurological functions. Amanda is excited to build her research experience and contribute to interdisciplinary investigations of the brain. Beyond her academic interests, she enjoys yoga, baking, and trying new cafes.
Lab Alumni
Kate graduated from Barnard College with a degree in Neuroscience and Human Rights.
Kate graduated from Barnard College with a degree in Neuroscience and Human Rights.
Josh completed his master's degree in Neuroscience & Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. He is currently preparing to apply to medical school.
Story graduated from Barnard College with a degree in Neuroscience and Behavior and Human Rights. Her senior thesis was entitled "The impact of habitual exercise on vascular aging and neurovascular coupling: Does the brain of a collegiate athlete go with the flow?"
Story graduated from Barnard College with a degree in Neuroscience and Behavior and Human Rights. Her senior thesis was entitled "The impact of habitual exercise on vascular aging and neurovascular coupling: Does the brain of a collegiate athlete go with the flow?"
Tasnia graduated from Barnard College of Columbia University with a degree in Neuroscience & Behavior and double-minored in Education Studies and Science & Public Policy. Her senior thesis was titled "Early signs, silent shifts: exploring vascular aging and cerebral blood flow in young adults."
Tasnia graduated from Barnard College of Columbia University with a degree in Neuroscience & Behavior and double-minored in Education Studies and Science & Public Policy. Her senior thesis was titled "Early signs, silent shifts: exploring vascular aging and cerebral blood flow in young adults."
Christofer completed his master’s degree in the Neuroscience and Education program. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Neuroscience at the University of Alabama (Roll Tide).
Christofer completed his master’s degree in the Neuroscience and Education program. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Neuroscience at the University of Alabama (Roll Tide).