Current Students

Ansley Patton, Undergraduate Exercise Science Student

About me:

• Originally from Waxhaw, NC, I transferred to ASU in 2022. I am passionate about promoting physical activity in rural communities and enhancing quality of life through exercise. I plan to purse a Master's in Exercise Science to continue studying exercise based interventions for movement disorders. 

Honors Thesis: Acute Effects of Exercise on Autonomic Function in Parkinson's Disease. 

Breanna Gibson, Undergraduate Exercise Science Student

About me:

• I am from Union Grove, NC and I began in the lab Spring of 2023. I love research and I am hoping to gain a lot of knowledge and experience working with people and developing various skills. I am hopeful to take the leadership and physical skills from this lab into the real world and eventually PT school!

Honors thesis: Effects of Resistance Training on Fatigue Levels Throughout the Menstrual Cycle

Mabry Watson, Master's Exercise Science Student

About me:

• I am from Fleetwood, NC. I obtained my B.S. in Exercise Science from ASU and am currently a 2nd Year Graduate Student in Exercise Science - Research Concentration.

• I primarily work in the injury lab on the TRACK ACL study but I help out in the locomotor lab training other students on how to use the ROX ProXs. 

Master's thesis: Mental Imagery and Action-Observation with Brain Stimulation in Chronic Ankle Instability

Matt Mitarotondo, Undergraduate Biochemistry and Exercise Science. 

About me:

• A New York native, I moved to the NC mountains following my military service. I am pursuing an MD program and I hope to work in the field of Radiology Oncology.

Daliana Estevez, Undergraduate Exercise Science Student

About me:

• I am from the Dominican Republic and an out-of-state student from New Jersey. 

• I started working in the Locomotor Learning Lab in Fall 2024, assisting lab partners with their research. I'm eager to learn about the research process and apply these insights to better help future patients. I love learning and can't wait to attend PA school after graduating!

Honors thesis: Understanding Activity and Walking Patterns in Parkinson’s Disease

Nathan Gordon, Undergraduate Exercise Science Student

About me:

• I am from Durham, NC, and a member of the Honors Program at Appalachian State University. I plan to pursue a career in physical therapy and have a strong interest in understanding how exercise affects the human body. 

• I joined the lab in Spring 2025 and look forward to gaining research experience, working with peers, and building skills to prepare for graduate school and my future career.

Lauriel Ramirez-Tello, Undergraduate Exercise Science Student

About me:

• I am from Charlotte, NC, and plan to pursue an MD after graduation in Spring 2025. My goal is to specialize in Family Medicine and integrate exercise as a form of preventative care into my practice.