Our Team

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W. Brad Hubbard, PhD

Position: Assistant Professor

Bio: Dr. Brad Hubbard is currently an assistant professor at the UK College of Medicine Department of Physiology and Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center, as well as a Research Physiologist in the Lexington VA Health System. He is an alumnus of UNC-Chapel Hill (2012) and Virginia Tech (2016). He enjoys hiking, racquetball, pickleball, and serving at his church. He is blessed with his wonderful wife, Alex, and three children, Ella, Rey, and Banner.

Sushant Prajapati

Position: BME PhD Candidate

Bio: Sushant Prajapati is currently pursuing a PhD in the Hubbard lab. He earned his Bachelor of Technology degree in Biotechnology from the National Institute of Technology in Rourkela, India. Alongside his academic pursuits, Sushant has a strong inclination towards the arts, always keeping a pencil and a blank sheet of paper on his table. Beyond his scholarly endeavors, he finds joy in writing, cooking, swimming, photography, and athletics. Additionally, he holds a deep commitment to values such as peace, empathy, and togetherness.

Cortney Laye

Position: PGY PhD Candidate

Bio: Cortney is a PhD graduate student in the department of physiology.

Madison Kilgore

Position: PGY PhD Candidate

Bio: Madison is in the MD/PhD program and is currently a PhD student in the department of physiology.

Shaojing Ye, PhD

Position: Scientist

Bio: Dr. Ye is a scientist in the Hubbard lab with a passion for research. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a PhD in biochemistry. She believes in kindness and peace, loves nature, and enjoys hiking and gardening.

Sophia Dunn

Position: Undergraduate Research Student

Bio: Sophia is undergraduate neuroscience major and spanish minor at the University of Kentucky. She’s originally from Miamisburg, Ohio, and loves learning about the brain and how people think and behave. Outside of academics, she enjoys baking, being with the people she loves, and taking time to relax.

Gavyn WIlbur

Position: Undergraduate Research Student

Bio: Gavyn is an undergraduate student in the Hubbard Lab majoring in Biomedical Engineering.

Henry Mentzel

Position: Undergraduate Research Student

Bio: Henry is an undergraduate majoring in neuroscience on the pre-med track. In his free time, he enjoys working out and playing golf.

Ava Bohn

Position: Undergraduate Researcher

Bio: Ava is an undergraduate psychology major at the University of Kentucky, where she is also completing a certificate in biological anthropology. She plans to graduate in the spring and pursue a Clinical Psychology PhD with a focus in neuropsychology. Outside of academics, she enjoys meditating, baking, cooking, and spending time with friends.

Addie Reed

Position: Undergraduate Research Student

Bio: I am a Biology pre-med student at the University of Kentucky. I am passionate about medicine, science, and helping others, with plans to pursue a career in dermatology. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, staying active, spending time with animals (especially my bulldog), and being involved in my community. I also have a strong interest in research and enjoy challenging myself academically and trying new experiences.