Lauren Pacelli

Sports have played a major role in my life. As long as I can remember I’ve been fascinated by the simple fact that people actually choose to run such long distances. As a former collegiate athlete, I disliked long distance running and was always envious of those who did it with such ease. However, I’m very grateful they make the choice to run because it gives us a chance to learn from them! I received by Bachelor of Science degree from Norwich University in Biology, but some of my favorite classes were those that focused on kinesiology and the physiology of exercise. During my time there, I also had an opportunity to work on a study in a human performance lab, where my affinity for research began. I feel as though conducting research and playing a sport have many similarities - you have to have patience, you have to be focused on the end goal, and you have to be able to persevere through tough times. I also believe that research means opportunity – opportunity for knowledge, advancement, and hope. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?

January 2017