Neurological Disorders and Stress Management Lab Team
Director
Dr. Beatrice Lee
Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Sciences
ylee6@utep.edu
Faculty Profile
Doctoral Students
Samantha Garcia
Major: Physical Therapy
Personal Statement: Growing up, cardiology and neurology were my primary interests and have inspired me throughout my education. Through research on multiple sclerosis, I have been able to apply my interests and expand my understanding of health discrepancies. I enjoy learning and continuously building on my skills, as it allows me to meet new people through networking.
Undergraduate Students
Renata Alvarado
Major: Rehabilitation Sciences (concentration: Occupational Therapy)
Personal Statement: My passion about the effect that neurological disorders and stress have on people not only mentally, but also physically, made me interested in joining Dr. Lee's lab. I am eager to expand my knowledge to become a better health care provider for my future patients.
Andrew Hernandez
Major: Rehabilitation Sciences (concentration: Physical Therapy)
Personal Statement: I currently work at Border Therapy Services as a Rehab Technician, where I have gained valuable outpatient clinic experience working with fellow physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and technicians. I am interested in how research can help patients improve their quality of life. I hope to develop my research and clinical skills to better help patients and prepare for my future as a physical therapist.
Christalynne Sepulveda
Major: Rehabilitation Sciences (concentration: Physical Therapy)
Personal Statement: My goal is to become a physical therapist and work with athletes and people with disabilities. I have experience coaching youth athletes, which has helped grow my passion for helping others. I am excited to be a part of the lab and learn more about research involving people with disabilities and the different barriers they may face. I hope to take what I learn from this experience with me in the future when I hopefully become a physical therapist.
