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.
Lab Manager
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.
Lab Manager
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.
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.
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.
Coming soon to a lab near you... Zeyi (Bobby) will be a 1st year master's student in Applied Physiology at Teachers College, Columbia University. He earned his BS in Health & Exercise Science from Syracuse University, graduating in 2024. His primary research interests are the effects of resistance training and aerobic training on cardiovascular function as well as athletic performance. He is also interested in Strength & Conditioning and applying different kinds of biomechanics devices to improve weight lifting performance. Outside of the lab, Bobby enjoys working out, cycling, photography, exploring different kinds of coffee, and riding his Harley.
Coming soon to a lab near you... Zeyi (Bobby) will be a 1st year master's student in Applied Physiology at Teachers College, Columbia University. He earned his BS in Health & Exercise Science from Syracuse University, graduating in 2024. His primary research interests are the effects of resistance training and aerobic training on cardiovascular function as well as athletic performance. He is also interested in Strength & Conditioning and applying different kinds of biomechanics devices to improve weight lifting performance. Outside of the lab, Bobby enjoys working out, cycling, photography, exploring different kinds of coffee, and riding his Harley.
Pin Ray (Eric) Chen is a first-year master’s student in Applied Physiology at Teachers College, Columbia University. He earned his B.S. in Kinesiology from San Diego State University. His research interests include exploring how exercise physiology can optimize athletic performance and reduce the risk of injury across diverse populations. In his free time, Eric enjoys socializing, playing badminton, watching films, and traveling.
Pin Ray (Eric) Chen is a first-year master’s student in Applied Physiology at Teachers College, Columbia University. He earned his B.S. in Kinesiology from San Diego State University. His research interests include exploring how exercise physiology can optimize athletic performance and reduce the risk of injury across diverse populations. In his free time, Eric enjoys socializing, playing badminton, watching films, and traveling.
Yaffa is a first-year master’s student in the Neuroscience and Education program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience from Adelphi University. Yaffa’s research interests include neurodegenerative diseases, the aging brain, the mind-gut connection, and the ways in which exercise and nutrition influence brain health and cognitive function. She is particularly curious about the neurovasculome and aims to explore how cardiovascular health impacts brain function. Yaffa is excited to engage with participants and continue expanding her knowledge in the field of neuroscience.
Yaffa is a first-year master’s student in the Neuroscience and Education program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience from Adelphi University. Yaffa’s research interests include neurodegenerative diseases, the aging brain, the mind-gut connection, and the ways in which exercise and nutrition influence brain health and cognitive function. She is particularly curious about the neurovasculome and aims to explore how cardiovascular health impacts brain function. Yaffa is excited to engage with participants and continue expanding her knowledge in the field of neuroscience.
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).