Research Interests
My research focuses on the role of physical activity and exercise in improving cognition and cardiovascular health, as well as for managing the consequences of aging and neurological diseases. This work also involves applying wearable technology and novel metrics that advance physical activity measurement and promotion for studying its outcomes in real-world settings. Additionally, I use advanced statistical approaches to examine the within- and between-person associations of health behaviors and outcomes across diverse populations.
- I am currently seeking motivated Ph.D. students and research assistants to join my lab. Interested applicants are welcome to contact me via email!
Awards and Honors
Grants
2024-2026 Department of Defense Multiple Sclerosis Research Program Early Investigator Research Award, MS230284
2023-2024 National Institutes on Aging, Midwest Roybal Center for Health Promotion and Translation, pilot RCT (NCT05930821), 2P30AG022849-21
Others
2025 ACTRIMS Young Investigator Educational Grant, Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis, Middleton, WI
2024 Labe C. Scheinberg Award Best Work in Neurorehabilitation, The Foundation of The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Center, Hackensack, NJ
2022 Most Outstanding Student Awards, College of Education, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Publications
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