The RSG LAB Team: Reidy, Set, Go!
The Reidy, Set, Go! Lab is built on high-impact science and dedicated mentorship. Our diverse team of undergraduates and graduate students is directly integrated into our NIH-funded research programs.
Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health
Dr. Paul Reidy
Charles and Frances Condit Associate Professor
- Post-Doctoral Fellow- Drummond Laboratory – University of Utah
- Ph.D.- Biomedical Science-Rehabilitation Science – University of Texas Medical Branch
- MS.- Exercise Physiology Human Performance Laboratory – Ball State University
- B.A.- Exercise Science – Anderson University
Dr. Reidy leads the RSG LAB’s dual-pronged agenda, utilizing both human clinical trials and pre-clinical rodent models to investigate the impact of physical activity and inactivity on skeletal muscle size, metabolism, and immune health. His work is supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Since Fall 2019, Dr. Reidy has formally mentored 32 unique undergraduate and 19 graduate students in the lab, overseeing 36 formal independent studies and numerous summer internships.
Location: Philips Hall 213
Email: [email protected]
Graduate Thesis and Exit Project Mentorship
The RSG LAB focuses on developing M.S. students into independent researchers. Below are current and recently completed thesis/exit projects directly advised by Dr. Reidy.
Abbey Danne
First Year Graduate Student
Role in Lab: Lead researcher on the aging aim for the NIH NIAMS-funded rodent project, responsible for coordinating the rodent testing and making the lab run smooth.
Focus: Serving as a primary point person for the NIH NIAMS study. Focuses on quantifying how varying levels of early-life physical activity relate to mRNA expression during postnatal development. Also, Longitudinal health tracking and frailty assessment. Conducting a battery of physical performance tests to determine the onset of frailty and analyzing survival curves to gain insight into mortality.
Aspiration: Exploring career paths in research with doctoral studies or diagnostic laboratory work in genetics.
Undergraduate Researchers
Grace Scott
Senior
Focus: Clinical coordination and behavioral analysis. Investigating the relationship between early-life activity levels and adult behavioral outcomes, as well as tracking frailty and mortality markers across the lifespan in murine models. Also, she is investigating the impact of early-life social-housing density and restricted activity on metabolic function and development.
Aspiration: Planning to pursue an MD/DO.
Ava Ward
Senior
Focus: Developmental physical activity as a regulator of lifelong metabolic and locomotor phenotypes. Using 24-hour AccuScan metabolic and tri-axial activity monitoring to examine how the decreasing levels of physical activity during a critical developmental period (3–5 weeks) program outcomes in early adulthood and at 12 months of age.
Aspiration: Planning to pursue an MD and committed to a career dedicated to improving long-term health outcomes.
Amritesh (Tesh) Bali
Senior
Focus: Developmental physiology. Investigating the impact of early0life social-housing density and restricted activity on physiological development, as well as analyzing myofiber type and size during early postnatal growth.
Aspiration: Planning to pursue an MD.
Caleb Gibson
Sophomore
Focus: Biomechanical muscle assessment and Histology. Determining in vivo muscle force in late adulthood and analyzing muscle collagen content to understand the long-term impact of early-life inactivity on the extracellular matrix.
Aspiration: Planning to pursue an MD.
Eric Blum
Sophomore
Focus: Lab operations support and data collection for the NIH NIAMS Aim A and B cohorts, assisting with tissue processing and longitudinal physical performance testing.
Aspiration: Planning to pursue an MD.
Check Out Where RSG Labs Alumni Are
RSG Lab Alumni
Alexandra Bagg (Class of 2023 (UG) and 2025 (Grad))
The Effect of Early Life Inactivity on Muscle Development; E-bikes to prevent metabolic dysfunction
B.S. Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health (Premed Co-Major) / Medicine; M.S. in Kinesiology. Nutrition & Health (2025)
Medical Student at The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Carolinas CCampus
Emory Perlman (Class of 2022)
Early life inactivity causes permanent strength loss in adulthood
B.S. Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health; Kinesiology / Rehab interest (PT)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (Chicago, IL)
Ty Schaab (Class of 2025)
Early life inactivity causes permanent strength loss in adulthood
B.S. Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health; Premed / Medicine
Medical Student, University of Toledo (Toledo, OH)
Anthony Kachulkin (Class of 2025)
Early life inactivity causes permanent strength loss in adulthood
B.S. Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health; Premed / Medicine
Medical Student, University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH)
Sydney Ayton (Class of 2024)
Physical inactivity with a scooter in college students – immune, metabolic, vascular and behavioral effects
B.S. Psychology; PT / Rehab
DPT Student (University of Dayton)
Grace Passolano (Class of 2024)
Meta-Analysis and Meta-regression on Effect of Protein Supplementation during Resistance Exercise Training on Direct Measures of Muscle Growth
B.S. Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health; (Premed track)
Medical Student – Illinois Collage of Medicine
Ashley Betz (Class of 2023 (UG) and 2025 (Grad))
Physical inactivity with a scooter in college students – immune, metabolic, vascular and behavioral effects
B.S. in Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health; Double Major of Kinesiology and Nutrition
Exercise Physiologist – Cleveland Clinic
Rachael Binion (Class of 2024)
Physical inactivity with a scooter in college students – immune, metabolic, vascular and behavioral effects
B.S. Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health; Premed / Medicine
Medical Student, Ohio University (Athens, OH)
Lauren Lefkowitz (Class of 2025)
Physical inactivity with a scooter in college students – immune, metabolic, vascular and behavioral effects
B.S. Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health; Pre-PA / Clinical
Applying to Pre-PA Medical Assistant; PA school
Jackson Yeager (Class of 2024, and 2026 (Grad))
Physical inactivity with a scooter in college students – immune, metabolic, vascular and behavioral effects
B.S. Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health; Exercise Science (2024); M.S. in Kinesiology. Nutrition & Health (2026)
Doctoral Graduate Student, University of Kentucky
Asya Walsh (Class of 2024)
Physical inactivity with a scooter in college students – immune, metabolic, vascular and behavioral effects, Effect of Thanksgiving on physical activity and metabolic Health in college students
B.S. Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health; M.S. in Kinesiology. Nutrition & Health (2025) / Nursing pathway
Graduate Nursing Student, University of Toledo
Marissa Scerbo (Class of 2024)
Physical inactivity with a scooter in college students – immune, metabolic, vascular and behavioral effects, Meta-Analysis and Meta-regression on Effect of Protein Supplementation during Resistance Exercise Training on Direct Measures of Muscle Growth
B.S. Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health; Medicine
Medical Student, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (Chardon, OH)
Olivia Waits (Class of 2025)
Physical inactivity with a scooter in college students – immune, metabolic, vascular and behavioral effects
B.S. Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health; Kinesiology-Nutrition-Health + Premedical Studies
Medical Student, University of Kentucky (Georgetown, OH)
Rebecca Skujins (Class of 2024)
Physical inactivity with a scooter in college students – immune, metabolic, vascular and behavioral effects
B.S. Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health; Kinesiology-Nutrition-Health / PT
DPT Student, Manchester University (Waynesville, OH)
Daniel Canter (Class of 2022)
Meta-Analysis and Meta-regression on Effect of Protein Supplementation during Resistance Exercise Training on Direct Measures of Muscle Growth
B.S. Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health; Kinesiology Health + Neuroscience; Medicine pathway
Medical Resident, Rush University Medical Center (Chicago, IL)
Dillon Canter (Class of 2022)
Meta-Analysis and Meta-regression on Effect of Protein Supplementation during Resistance Exercise Training on Direct Measures of Muscle Growth
B.S. Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health; Kinesiology Health + Premed; also M.S. Kinesiology-Nutrition-Health (2023)
Physician Assistant (Salt Lake, UT)
Jane Petraglia (Class of 2022)
Undergraduate Associates Program
B.S. Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health; Rehab / PT
DPT Student / Physical Therapy, Premier Orthopedics (Philadelphia, PA)
Carrie Pickering
(Class of 2021)
Early life inactivity causes permanent strength loss in adulthood, Pre-clinical Models Review Manuscript
B.S. Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health; Rehab / PT
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Premier Health
Katie Richards (Class of 2024)
Early life inactivity causes permanent strength loss in adulthood
B.S. Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health; Rehab / PT
DPT Student / Physical Therapy, The University of Vermont
Ben Jevnikar (Class of 2024)
Early life inactivity causes permanent strength loss in adulthood,Independent Studies Focused on Physical Activity Diet and Isolation due to COVID-19, Literature Review of the Effect of Physical Inactivity on Immune Cell Function (Fall 2020).
B.S. Biology; Medicine
Medical Student, University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH)
Austin Smith (Class of 2022)
Effect of early life physical inactivity level on growth and muscle health during early postnatal development.
M.S. Kinesiology-Nutrition-Health (2023); Medicine
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medical Resident at the University of Missouri-Columbia (Columbia, MO)
Ryan Williams
Early life inactivity causes permanent strength loss in adulthood
B.S. Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health; Medical School /Public Health
Medical Student at Baptist University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Memphis, TN)
Jacqueline Monnig (Class of 2022)
Independent Studies Focused on Literature Review of the Effect of Protein Supplementation and Resistance Training in Older Adults, Pre-clinical Models Review Manuscript
B.S. Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health; Rehab / OT
Occupational Therapy Student, University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH)
Recent Graduate Projects
Student Name | Completion Date | Thesis/Project Focus | Primary Lab Focus |
Jackson Yeager | Summer 2026 | Early-Life Physical Activity: Programming the Skeletal Muscle Landscape for Healthy Aging (Thesis). | Pre-Clinical/Clinical |
Ashley Betz | Summer 2025 | The impact of reduced physical activity on glucose regulation in young adults (Thesis). | Clinical/Applied |
Asya Walsh | Summer 2025 | Exploring the impact of the holiday period on continuous glucose levels, physical activity levels, dietary intake, and body composition of college students (Thesis). | Clinical/Applied |
Alex Bagg | Spring 2025 | Examining the impact of half-year electric biking on cardiometabolic health markers: A clinical case investigation of a pre-diabetic individual (Thesis). | Clinical |
Yi Lui | Fall 2024 | The effect of short-term physical inactivity and recovery on circulating immune cells (Thesis). | Clinical/Immunology |
Austin Smith | Summer 2022 | Effect of early life physical inactivity level on growth and muscle health during early postnatal development (Thesis). | Pre-Clinical |
Chelsie Lee Fellman | Nov 2022 | Active commuting in the form of electric biking and its effects on glycemic variability. | Clinical/Applied |
Bridget Reed | Nov 2022 | Active commuting in the form of electric biking and its effect on dietary intake. | Clinical/Applied |
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students in the RSG LAB receive rigorous, credit-earning experience that prepares them for advanced careers.
Find Out More About Undergraduate Mentorships
Formal Mentorship Programs
- Independent Studies & Capstones (36 Total): Students enroll in KNH 277, 277R, 377, 377R, 477R, and KNH 402 Capstone projects. Projects include:
- Clinical Trials: Physical inactivity with a scooter (metabolic, vascular, and immune effects).
- Pre-Clinical Analysis: Early life inactivity studies and protein supplementation studies.
- Literature Reviews: Pre-clinical models review manuscript and literature on physical inactivity and immune cell function.
- Undergraduate Summer Scholars Program (6 Total since 2021): Provides intensive, dedicated research experience. Recent projects focused on:
- Assistive Device Studies: Effects of scooter use on continuous blood glucose, arterial stiffness, and physical fitness.
- Early Life Inactivity: Examining morphological and molecular changes in skeletal muscle.
Alumni Success: Graduates of the RSG LAB are successfully prepared for advanced degrees (Ph.D., P.A., Medical School) and competitive research positions, carrying with them mastery of techniques like Flow Cytometry, PCR, and Clinical Coordination.
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