GROUNDBREAKING STUDENT RESEARCH

The Human Neural Cardiovascular Control (HNCC) Lab, led by Paul Fadel, focuses on investigating neural cardiovascular control in human health and disease. Under Dr. Fadel’s expert guidance and mentorship, his students have been at the forefront of producing groundbreaking research.

The success of the students extends beyond the lab, as several lab members were recently invited to present their research at the prestigious Experimental Biology conference in Philadelphia. Ann-Katrin “Anka” Grotle won an award for her work.

The achievements of each lab member are impressive, but many attribute their success to the guidance and mentorship of Fadel.

“The success I’ve achieved during my graduate career at UTA was a direct result of Dr. Fadel. Under his mentorship, I was able to further my research abilities, collaborate with like-minded people, and connect with fellow scientists across the nation,” says Brandi Stephens. “With such a wonderful and unique experience working in the lab and being a part of UTA, if I had the option, I would choose the program all over again!”

As several students near graduation, their research and contributions have helped move the needle forward in critical areas such as women’s health and medical racial disparity. It is only a matter of time before each student graduates from CONHI and makes their own distinctive mark in the health research field. Grotle will begin a new faculty position in fall 2022 as assistant professor in the Department of Sport, Food, and Natural Sciences at the University of Western Norway.

1996-2000

Carolyn Cason named associate dean for research and director of the Center for Nursing Research.

The Department of Exercise, Sport, & Health Studies renamed the Department of Kinesiology.