People
Natalia Sanchez, PhD
Principal Investigator
Bio:
Natalia Sánchez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the Crean School of Health and Behavioral Sciences and Adjunct faculty at the Fowler School of Engineering at Chapman University. Dr. Sanchez received her BSc in Biomedical Engineering from Universidad EIA-Universidad CES, Medellin, Colombia, and her MS and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University. After completing her PhD, Dr. Sanchez completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Biokinesiology at the University of Southern California. She then transitioned to research faculty at USC funded by a KL2 award. Dr. Sanchez joined Chapman University in the Fall of 2022. In her free time, Dr. Sanchez enjoys yoga, hiking, pickleball, trivia, watching Bravo and trying new restaurants.
Contact: sanchezaldana at chapman dot edu
Alejandro Aguirre Ramirez
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Bio:
Studying at Chapman University, Alejandro will receive his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences in 2026. He runs competitively for the university and enjoys playing board games and listening to soundtracks.
Evan Shrier
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Bio:
Evan will receive his B.S. in Applied Human Physiology in 2027. He has a background and educational emphasis in Sports Medicine. He also runs competitive Track and Field for the University and enjoys all things athletics, fitness, and self-improvement.
Reem Hanoun
DPT Research Assistant
Bio:
Reem Hanoun is a Doctor of Physical Therapy student at Chapman University, set to graduate in 2028. She received her B.S in Biological Sciences from UC Irvine. During her free time she enjoys spending time with friends, doing puzzles, and reading.
Lab Alumni
Hailey Hashiguchi, BSc - Undergraduate Research Assistant (2024-2025). BSc Applied Human Physiology. Next position: Medical School
Paloma Pallante, MSc - Research Assistant (2024-2025). Next position:
Andrian Kuch, PhD - Post-doctoral Fellow (2023-2025). Next position: Post-doctoral Fellow University of Quebec.
Samantha Jeffcoat, BSc - Research Assistant (2023-2025). Next position: Medical Writer at Medtronic.
Rachel Berns, BSc - Research Assistant (2024-2025). Next position: PhD Student in Biokinesiology at the University of Southern California.
Adrian Aragon, BSc - Undergraduate Research Assistant (2023-2024). BSc Applied Human Physiology.
Eric Ngo
DPT Research Assistant
Bio: Eric is currently a Doctor of Physical Therapy Student at Chapman University, graduating in 2028. He received his B.S. in Kinesiology, Pre-Allied Health Concentration at California State University, Fullerton in 2023. In his free time, he likes to run, go to gym, travel, and DJ.