Our Doctoral Students

Above: DPT students with RunLab director Dr. Colleen Brough (seated, white sweater).

Meet this year's RunLab doctoral students:

  • Joanna Binney

    • DPT Class of 2020

    BA Biology, Harvard University
    Favorite running route: Hudson River Greenway to Fort Tryon Park, NYC
    Favorite fitness hobby: Open ballet classes at Steps on Broadway, NYC

    Joanna in NYP hallway
  • Katja Claessen

    • DPT Class of 2020

    BS, Biopsychology, Wagner College
    Favorite fitness hobby: Swimming, weight training
    Current fitness goal: Compete in a triathlon

    Katja in hallway at NYP
  • Trella Doglin

    • DPT Class of 2020

    BA, Biological Sciences, Rutgers University
    MA, Applied Physiology, Teachers College, Columbia University
    Favorite fitness practices: Yoga and resistance training

    Trella in hallway at NYP
  • Sean C. Elliott

    • DPT Class of 2021

    BS, Biomedical Science, SUNY at Buffalo
    Enjoy running, biking, swimming, weight lifting, hiking, snowboarding, and participating in recreational sports
    Aspiring Adirondack 46er

    Portrait of Sean Elliott
  • Jeffrey Esteves

    • DPT Class of 2020

    BS, Exercise Science, The College of New Jersey
    Favorite fitness hobby: Triathlon, strength training
    Current fitness goal: Compete in an Olympic triathlon

  • Aimee L. Fries

    • DPT class of 2021

    BFA, Dance, New York University Tisch School of the Arts
    Post-Baccalaureate, Pre-Health Professions, Columbia University
    Favorite Fitness Practices: High-intensity interval training and plyometrics
    Current Fitness Goal: Run a 10K
     

    Aimee Fries standing in hallway
  • Marie A. Frolich

    • DPT Class of 2021

    BA, Psychology, Georgetown University
    Favorite running route: Prospect Park Loop
    Favorite fitness activity: Playing pick-up baseball at the park

  • Lauryn T. Hayashi

    • DPT Class of 2021

    BS, Biology, Tufts University
    Favorite fitness hobbies: Running, basketball, hiking
    Current fitness goal: Run a half marathon

    Lauryn Hayashi standing in hallway
  • Jennifer L. King

    • DPT Class of 2021

    BS, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, University of New Hampshire
    Favorite running route: Hudson River Greenway
    Favorite fitness practices: Handstand training and HIIT workouts

    Jennifer King standing in hallway
  • Katie Kuklok

    • DPT Class of 2020

    BS, Exercise Science, Utah Valley University
    Favorite race: Brooklyn Half
    Favorite running route: Prospect Park Loop

    Katie in hallway at NYP
  • Jordan LaBrec, CSCS

    • DPT Class of 2020

    BA, Biology, University of Portland
    MS, Neuroscience and education, Teachers College, Columbia University
    Upcoming race: New York City Marathon
    Team Jordan runs with: Central Park Track Club, New Balance

    Jordan in hallway at NYP
  • Stephen C. Xue

    • DPT Class of 2021

    BA, Media Studies, Vassar College
    Favorite race: Brooklyn Half Marathon
    Favorite fitness practice: Rock climbing