Exercise & Memory Laboratory
Studies examining the effects of exercise on cognitive function, particularly memory function.
About the Lab
The Exercise & Memory Laboratory was created in 2016 by Dr. Paul Loprinzi. Our laboratory includes doctoral, masters, and undergraduate researchers focused on designing and conducting research to address our mission of examining the effects of exercise on cognitive function, particularly memory function. Our group promotes a welcoming, encouraging and positive collaborative environment to address our laboratory’s mission.
Location: Turner 240, Turner Center
Our Research
Meet the Director
I completed my doctoral studies in Exercise Science at Oregon State University, with undergraduate (exercise/physical activity; community health) and graduate (exercise science) degrees at Portland State University. Building upon this background, including exercise psychology and physical activity epidemiology, my current epidemiological research examines the effects of exercise on cognition and mortality. My current experimental work examines the effects of exercise on memory function.
Paul Dinneen Loprinzi
Associate Professor of Health, Exercise Science & Recreation Management
Prospective Students
Master’s students should expect to complete their degree within two-years, usually consisting of having their thesis proposal at the end of their first semester and their thesis defense occurring during the spring semester of their second year.
Doctoral students should aim to finish their PhD in three years.
It is an expectation that you are present in the laboratory and department during the work week. A successful graduate degree will require weekly (if not daily) interactions with their mentor and fellow graduate students. It is expected that you will be present during all weekly laboratory meetings.
In addition to your dissertation research, it is expected that you will conduct and present non-dissertation primary research during each semester for our departmental seminar.
Graduate students are expected to work on their research studies during the summer months. This will be necessary to ensure the thesis/dissertation projects are completed on time and at the level of distinction that is necessary. The preference is for graduate students to be present in the laboratory and department during the summer months.
Graduate students are expected to work on their research studies during the summer months. This will be necessary to ensure the thesis/dissertation projects are completed on time and at the level of distinction that is necessary. The preference is for graduate students to be present in the laboratory and department during the summer months.