LAB MEMBERS
Dr. Katie Potter, Lab Director
Education:
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BA, Psychology, SUNY New Paltz
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MS, Kinesiology, UNC Greensboro
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PhD, Exercise science, University of South Carolina
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Postdoc, Cardiovascular behavioral medicine, The Miriam Hospital/Brown Medical School
Research Interests:
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Exercise motivation and adherence
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Stealth health interventions
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Physical and psychosocial benefits of the human-dog bond
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Mental and cognitive benefits of physical activity and exercise
Affiliations: American College of Sports Medicine, Society of Behavioral Medicine
Caitlin Rajala, Graduate Student
Education:
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BA, English Major, Dance Minor, Mount Holyoke College
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MSc, Dance Science and Education, University of Edinburgh, Edinburg, Scotland
Research Interests:
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Physical activity in relation to chronic illness management
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Autoimmune disorders, mental illness, and cognitive decline
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Physical and psychosocial benefits of alternative/stealth physical activity interventions
Mary Zeng, Lab Assistant
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Mary is a Kinesiology and Public Health Major. Her interests and hobbies include playing racquetball, cooking, and painting.
Grace McCarthy
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Grace is a bilogy major minoring in psychology. Her interests and hobbies are being a Boston sports fan, baking, and meeting as many dogs as possible!
Caroline Garvey
Education:
• B.S kinesiology Umass Amherst
Research Interests:
• Human/animal relationships and it’s effect on physical activity and mental health
• Physical activity effects on adults with ADHD
Dr. Laura B. Balzer, Biostatistician
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Assistant Professor of Biostatistics, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Website: https://www.balzerlab.com/
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