Peyton Johnson
Integrative Physiology Masters Student at the University of Colorado, Boulder
- Role
- Research Assistant at University Of Colorado Boulder Integrative Physiology
- Location
- Boulder, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Peyton Johnson
I’m a Master’s student in Integrative Physiology with a background in biochemistry and…
Experience
Research Assistant
University Of Colorado Boulder Integrative Physiology
May 2024 — Present · Boulder, CO, US
Mentored by Dr. Sewan (Peter) KimI support ongoing research in the Applied Exercise Science Laboratory (AESL), which investigates how acute and chronic physical activity influence metabolic health, cardiovascular function, and athletic performance.Key responsibilities and focus areas- Conduct VO₂ max testing and substrate utilization assessments to examine aerobic capacity and fuel metabolism- Assist with studies involving hemoglobin mass (Hbmass) measurement and intermittent hypoxia protocols to explore oxygen transport and adaptation- Perform live blood analysis and collect physiological data to evaluate changes in glucose and insulin tolerance- Collaborate with faculty and graduate researchers on protocol development, data interpretation, and participant testing- Support grant writing efforts by contributing background research, refining aims, and drafting methodological sections under faculty mentorship- Engage in regular lab meetings and interdisciplinary discussions to bridge basic science with clinical applicationsThis role provides foundational research experience in applied physiology and translational science, directly supporting my goal of pursuing an MD-PhD focused on metabolic and exercise-related health outcomes.
Education
University of Colorado Boulder
Master of Science - MS
2025 — 2027
Coronado High School
High School Diploma
2017 — 2021
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Arts - BA
2021 — 2025
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