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People

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Whether you are a fellow researcher, a prospective student, or simply interested in our work, we invite you to get to know our team, past and present. As a dedicated group of researchers, we share a common passion for advancing knowledge, exploring groundbreaking ideas, and collaborating on cutting-edge projects.

2018

Taylor Hartzel

Biology

Taylor is working on a variety of projects including an investigation of the relationship between HRV and behavioral health as well as an upcoming study designed to test several commercially available HRV measurement products. She hopes to attend medical school upon graduation.

2018

Britt Sheafe

Psychology with Biology + Music minor

After Wheaton, I intend to receive my PsyD in child psychology, and practice in assessment and diagnostics as well is therapy with children ages infancy through early childhood.

2017

Eunice Lim

Biology

Eunice worked for Dr. Thom during parts of her junior and senior year, trying to gain a better understanding of the brain and determine her area of interest in graduate school. She's now pursuing a doctorate in neuroscience at UT Health San Antonio. Eunice was also an exceptional artist and made some incredible drawings of the brain while she was in Dr. Thom's lab, showcasing her drawing skills.

2017

Colby Reyes

AHS + Physics

Colby worked for Dr. Thom for over 2 years. Colby utilized his programming skills and background in applied science to lead a team that was investigating the effects of acute aerobic exercise on ocular measures of emotion processing. Colby presented our work at the national Society for Neuroscience meeting in DC in 2018. He's currently in the midst of a gap-year, working at Lawndale Christian Health Center while he applies to MD/PhD programs.

2016

Stephani Baker

AHS

Steph worked on several projects for Dr. Thom, including a meta-analysis exploring the relationship between chronic aerobic exercise and feelings of energy and fatigue. Steph was just accepted into physician's assistant school!

2016

Chloe Derrenbacker

Applied Health Science

Chloe worked on several projects for Dr. Thom, including a meta-analysis exploring the relationship between chronic aerobic exercise and feelings of energy and fatigue. She took a gap-year in order to work at one of her favorite summer camps, and is now pursuing a nursing degree.

Local Students

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Airel Estralla

2017

Bates College

Lindsey Williams

2019-20

Cornell

Naraen Palanikumar

2020

UIUC

Todd Vankerkhoff

2014

Loyola School of Medicine

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