Mira Schoeberlein is a second-year Ph.D. student in the OPRL. Mira’s research interests focus on the impact of various stressors on the physiological limits of human performance.  Her current research aims to understand the link between fluctuating sex hormones and maximal metabolic steady state.  

Mira received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Puget Sound (UPS). During her time at UPS, Mira conducted mentored research for five semesters, beginning in Organic Chemistry and ultimately following her passion for scientific research in exercise physiology. This allowed her to blend her passion for biochemistry and experiences from extracurricular activities (rock climbing, skiing, and mountaineering). Mira conducted novel physiology research investigating the impact of heat exposure and various exercise intensities on gas exchange in the lungs. This project inspired a lasting interest in the field of exercise and environmental physiology and her passion for research, resulting in Mira pursuing her Ph.D. in Human Physiology as part of the OPRL.   

In addition to her academic interests, Mira has also pursued a professional career in the outdoor industry as a mountaineering guide on Mount Rainier in Washington. Mira witnessed a variety of physiological challenges and triumphs while working with clients on the mountain,  inspiring her interest in the underlying physiology. Her experiences in the mountains, both professional and personal, fuel her curiosity in exercise physiology and her goal of investigating what is occurring in the body when pushed to its limits.   

Click below to see Mira Schoeberlein’s research through ResearchGate.

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