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Our Team
Madalyn Wheeler, MSEd
Doctoral Research Fellow
Exercise Physiology
mxw1071@miami.edu
Madalyn has her B.S. in Biochemistry and Biology from Roanoke College. She recently graduated at the University of Miami with an M.S.Ed. in Applied Physiology and began working toward a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology. Madalyn has been an active contributor for a number of programs, including Believe in You, You Got This, and the clinical trial OnPoint within the lab.
2026 Summer Internship Program
This inaugural training initiative provides students with exposure to the operational, clinical, and behavioral components of cancer research. Interns are learning alongside our multidisciplinary team, spanning
clinic operations, clinical research coordination, behavioral intervention delivery, and patient support services.
Madeline Schatz
Madeline is currently a junior at NYU studying data science and sociology. She is excited to learn!
James Brown-Urmeneta
As a Miami native and rising junior at Boston College, James is pursuing a major in Neuroscience with a minor in Hispanic studies while working toward his long-term goal of becoming a pediatrician. Passionate about both science and community, he is driven by a desire to make meaningful connections with others and create a positive impact through healthcare. Outside of academics, James is deeply interested in sports, especially basketball, where his love for the game extends beyond the court into the world of sports analytics. Whether breaking down player efficiency metrics or debating clutch performances, he enjoys reading into the numbers and strategy just as much as the game itself. James also enjoys cooking and experimenting in the kitchen, always looking for new recipes and flavors to try. He proudly considers himself a cereal connoisseur (yes, Cinnamon Toast Crunch is the greatest cereal of all time. In his free time, he likes to go to the movie theatre with his friends. This summer, he has promised himself to pick a new hobby: crocheting, and is always open to any tips!
Nathen Chen
Nathan Chen is an incoming student at Vanderbilt University pursuing a pre-medical track with interests in clinical research, preventative medicine, human performance, lifestyle interventions, and longevity science. He is passionate about understanding how exercise, nutrition, recovery, and evidence-based healthcare strategies can improve long-term health outcomes and overall quality of life.
Nathan has developed much of his passion for healthcare through hands-on experiences in both clinical and wellness settings. At BLU by ThriveWell, a performance and longevity-focused wellness center, he worked as a NASM-certified personal trainer and assisted with VO2 max testing, Lunar iDXA body composition scans, recovery protocols, and client wellness interventions. Through this experience, he saw firsthand how structured exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle changes could dramatically improve people’s health, confidence, and quality of life. He also shadowed an orthopedic surgeon both in clinic and in the operating room, where he enjoyed seeing patients recover mobility, reduce pain, and regain independence through medical care.
Since the age of five, Nathan has participated in medical mission trips to Nicaragua, helping support healthcare initiatives and serving underserved communities through rural clinics and outreach programs. Those experiences played a major role in shaping his desire to pursue medicine and continue serving others throughout his career.
Outside of academics and healthcare, Nathan enjoys strength training, skiing, climbing, wrestling, MMA, hiking, diving, spearfishing, and playing sports with friends. A former state finalist wrestler, he has always been drawn to discipline, competition, and personal growth. He also enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, and serving through his church and community. In the future, Nathan hopes to attend medical school and work within the longevity, health, and wellness space, combining medicine with preventative health and lifestyle-focused care to serve people and help them live healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Marin Nottingham
Marin Nottingham will be a rising freshman at Emory University. It has been her lifelong dream to pursue a career in medicine. Some areas she is interested in are orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology, and dermatology. For her entire high school career Marin was the Boys Varsity coxswain of the crew team, participating at the state and national level. Some of her other hobbies include reading, scuba diving, and spending time with family and friends. Marin is eager to start this research opportunity and delve into the field of medicine.
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