Dr. Dieli-Conwright is currently an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and the Dana-Farber-Cancer Institute. She holds a secondary faculty appointment at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in the department of Nutrition.
Dr. Dieli-Conwright received a BS in Biological Sciences from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obsipo, a MS in Kinesiology from California State University Northridge, a MPH from the USC, and a PhD in Biokinesiology from USC. After completing her PhD, Dr. Dieli-Conwright completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Cancer Etiology at the Beckman Research Institute at the City of Hope National Medical Center. Prior to joining the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Dr. Dieli-Conwright was the Director of the Integrative Center for Oncology Research in Exercise and Assistant Professor of Biokinesiology and Medicine at the University of Southern California. |
Rebekah Wilson received a BS and MS from the University of Otago specializing in exercise science and exercise prescription, with a particular focus on cancer patients. She continued her studies at Edith Cowan University where she completed her PhD in exercise oncology, examining exercise and nutrition-based weight loss programs for prostate cancer patients. In addition to her research interest of exercise oncology, Rebekah has also been involved in the running of exercise clinics aiming to develop fundamental movement skills for children with movement difficulties.
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Dong-Woo (Derek) Kang received a BS and a MSc in Sport and Leisure Studies specializing in Exercise Medicine and Rehabilitation from Yonsei University in South Korea, and a PhD in Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation from the University of Alberta with a concentration in Exercise Oncology. His PhD thesis focused on the roles of exercise in prostate cancer patients undergoing active surveillance. He is a certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist and a Cancer Exercise Trainer from the American College of Sports Medicine.
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Mary Norris has a BS in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science from California State University, San Bernardino and a MSc in Physical Education and Recreation from the University of Alberta where she specialized in exercise and cancer populations. Her thesis focused on muscular strength through resistance training in prostate cancer survivors. She is a certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine as well as a certified Cancer Exercise Trainer.
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Danny is a recent graduate from Tufts University with a BA in Spanish Language and Culture. As a research coordinator at the Dieli-Conwright Lab, he plans to study and explore how the use of exercise-based interventions can lead to positive health outcomes for cancer patients and survivors. Danny is pursuing a career in medicine and is very interested in the role that exercise plays within Oncology.
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Jack recently graduated from Boston University Sargent College with his BS in Human Physiology. He is now pursuing his MPH in Epidemiology & Biostatistics from Boston University School of Public Health. He is excited to gain experience in the field of exercise oncology clinical research through patient interaction and data collection & analysis. He is currently interested in exploring the individual, community, and population health impact of cancer and how it may be ameliorated through exercise intervention. Jack plans to pursue a career in medicine and is particularly interested in oncology.
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Michelle obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences with a minor in Chemistry from Mount Holyoke College, a historically women’s college in South Hadley, Massachusetts. She pursued a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences at the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina, where she uncovered her passion for medicine and clinical research. Michelle is enthusiastic about facilitating patient-centered care through novel approaches of personalized exercise interventions among individuals diagnosed with cancer. She wishes to further develop evidence-based exercise interventions and translate these findings into practical strategies for healthcare professionals to implement. Michelle hopes to foster collaboration and seeks to empower cancer patients, enhance their overall well-being, and contribute to advancements in cancer treatment and survivorship care. Michelle is driven to pursue a career in medicine in hopes of making a transformative impact on underrepresented populations.
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Jocelyn recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College, where they created a specialized major and received a BA in Exercise Psychology. By supplementing their Mount Holyoke Psychology course load with Kinesiology classes at UMass Amherst, Jocelyn found their passion. They aspire to improve emotional and physical wellbeing for individuals with chronic diseases and disabilities through exercise. Their goals also include advocating for increased accessibility of physical activity and actively combating weight stigma within the exercise community.
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Paola Gonzalo-Encabo received a BS in Sport Science, a master’s degree in Physical Education and a postgraduate course in Personal Training, specializing in Exercise Science and Health from the University of Alcala in Spain. She completed a PhD in Sport Science at the University of Alcala with a research stay in the department of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research at Alberta Health Services in Canada, with a concentration in Cancer Primary Prevention. Her PhD thesis focused on the effects of exercise for the primary prevention of breast cancer and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. She is very interested in continuing her academic career implementing exercise clinical trials across the cancer continuum, particularly in breast cancer survivors with obesity.
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Salvatore Ficarra received his BS in Sports Science in 2018 and his MS in Adapted Physical Activity in 2020 from the University of Palermo in Italy with a thesis focused on the effects of exercise among breast cancer patients and survivors. He pursued his research interests in exercise oncology obtaining a PhD in Health Promotion and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Palermo in 2023, during which he has been hosted in Professor Dieli-Conwright’s lab. He has joined the lab as a post-doctoral research fellow hoping to spread the access to exercise interventions for cancer populations even further.
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Anderson Vulczak received a BS in Physical Education and a master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences. He completed a Ph.D. in Sciences with a concentration in Public Health from the University of São Paulo at Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing - PAHO / WHO Collaborating Center for Nursing Research Development, in partnership with the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ribeirao Preto - Sao Paulo – Brazil. His Ph.D. thesis focused on the effects of exercise on energy tumor metabolism, using high-resolution respirometry technology in mitochondrial and cell research. He is interested in implementing clinical trials in exercise oncology to support the role of physical exercise as a form of treatment for cancer patients.
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Cami Christopher received her BS in Kinesiology with a concentration in Health Science and minor in Statistics from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and her MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, concentrating in Chronic and Noncommunicable Diseases from Boston University.
She is a PhD student in Nutritional Epidemiology at Harvard University. Her research interests focus on the intersection of physical activity and nutrition within the levels of cancer prevention, treatment, and survival |
Amber Normann received a BS in Molecular & Cell Biology from the University of California, Merced and a MS in Kinesiology, option in Exercise Science from California State University, Long Beach. Her thesis focused on the impacts of aerobic exercise and light therapy on cognitive biomarkers in older adults. She is currently a doctoral candidate at the Boston University in Human Physiology.
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Simone Cuomo received a BS in Sports and Exercise Science in 2015 and an MS in Sport Science for Prevention and Rehabilitation in 2019 from the University of Turin. His thesis focused on exercise prescription in people with chronic diseases.
Simone is currently a Ph.D. student in Medical Physiopathology at the University of Turin, where he studies the role of physical activity and exercise in the prevention and control of various diseases, with a specific focus on cancer. He is serving as a visiting PhD student in Professor Dieli-Conwright's laboratory, further enhancing his expertise in the field of exercise oncology. |
Morgan Harper received a BS from the University of Houston-Clear Lake and is currently pursuing her MPH in Epidemiology & Biostatistics from Boston University School of Public Health. She is interested in clinical trial research and is excited to gain experience and valuable knowledge working with data in an exercise oncology lab. Upon graduating with her MPH, Morgan plans to pursue a career in clinical trial research as a biostatistician.
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Brett received a BA in Biology and Dance from Bates College and is currently pursuing his MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Boston University. He is excited to work in a research setting for the first time and gain exposure to clinical trial work. He is looking forward to applying his graduate studies and collaborating with a team doing unique and meaningful cancer research. Upon completion of his MPH, Brett hopes to continue working in clinical trial research and further his education in the fields of public health and medicine.
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Alessandra received a BA in Psychology with a concentration in Neuroscience from Colby College and is currently pursuing her MPH in Nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She is excited to learn more about exercise oncology and to contribute to the meaningful work being done in the lab. Upon completing her MPH, she hopes to pursue a career researching the use of exercise and diet interventions to prevent and treat noncommunicable diseases.
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Sarah received a BS in Biology and Society with a minor in nutrition and exercise and is currently pursuing her MPH in Nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She is excited to learn more about medical oncology, to be a part of the lab, and to contribute to meaningful research. Upon completing her MPH, she hopes to pursue further education to better understand, prevent, and treat chronic diseases through lifestyle interventions.
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Darryl is a senior studying Human Physiology at Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Boston University. Over the past few months, he has grown an interest in research, specifically clinical trial work, and is enthusiastic about learning more. Darryl is excited to gain valuable knowledge relating to working in an oncology lab, which he has never been exposed to before. Upon graduating, Darryl plans to take a gap year to apply to medical school or a Ph.D. program
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Minh Tran is a recent graduate from MCPHS University, Boston with a BS in Health Sciences, and a minor in Health Psychology in May 2023. She is currently working towards her Master of PA Studies degree. Minh is inspired to be a clinician–researcher in which she hopes to practice as a PA-C in neurology and pursue her research interest within the medical oncology field.
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Rano is a third-year student at MCPHS studying for a BS in Medical and Molecular Biology. She has always been interested in medicine, and through her academic journey, she has become more passionate about cancer biology. She is on track to graduate in May 2025, and with a focus on oncology, she plans to apply to medical school and pursue a career in surgery with a research emphasis.
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Shoko, a graduate of Keio University School of Medicine in Japan, has worked as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Japan. With a focus on gynecologic oncology, she has experience in clinical research on hereditary cancer and fertility-sparing treatments for endometrial cancer. She holds certifications as a board of OB/GYN, board of cancer treatment, and hereditary tumors. During her student years, she engaged in Public Health activities in the D.R. Congo, fostering a broad perspective and awareness of issues in obstetrics and gynecology both domestically and internationally. Her primary interest lies in gynecologic oncology.
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Katelyn Anderson received her BS in Biology: Physiology and her BA in Psychology from the University of Washington. She is currently working towards her MS in Human Physiology at Boston University with the long-term goal of pursuing a career in medicine. As a previous collegiate athlete, Katelyn is especially interested in the effects of exercise-based interventions on various health outcomes and is excited to pursue this interest from the oncology perspective.
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Sydney Iannantuono is a current senior at Simmons University studying for a BS in Exercise Science with double minors in Nutrition and Psychology. She plans on pursuing Physician’s Assistant school after she graduates in May 2023. As a PA, she plans to focus on Oncology or Emergency Medicine.
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Gillian Conley is a current senior at Simmons University, completing her BS in Exercise Science. She has always been interested in exercise, and its role in medical oncology. She is planning on pursuing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy after graduating, with the hope to work with patients in hospitals.
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Micaela graduated as a Physical Therapist and Kinesiologist in Bolivia. She strongly believes that the recovery and rehabilitation process, can be greatly improved by fostering a compassionate and empathetic connection with healthcare professionals and implementing personalized rehabilitation therapy. She is currently working as an Exercise Trainer with a keen interest in how clinical research can impact the quality of life and overall outcomes through exercise in the oncology population.
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Maia CorradoMaia is currently a senior at Simmons University studying for a BS in Neurobiology. After graduating in May 2024, Maia plans to get her master's in physician's assistant studies. She has a broad spectrum of interest across the medical field, but she is particularly interested in applying her neuroscience background to the oncology field.
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