February 2026
The Center Of Brain Health Science Summit 2026
Saesha presented continued research with Dr. Thomas on the impact of mid-waist circumference on oxygen extraction fraction (OEF) at The Brain Health Science Summit 2026. The abstract was awarded second place along with a $300 prize!
November 2026
Cerebrovascular Research Network 2026
Saesha presented her research with Dr. Thomas on the impact of mid-waist circumference on oxygen extraction fraction (OEF) at CARNet 2026.
May 2025
UT Dallas URAP Funding
Saesha Dravekar awarded the UT Dallas Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) funding of $4,500 to work in the Thomas lab for Summer 2025
September 2023
Resting State Brain Conference 2023
Suhaas presented his research with Dr. Thomas on cerebrovascular reactivity in aMCI patients undergoing aerobic exercise at RSBC 2023.
August 2023 - December 2024
Grant Award
Dr. Thomas (PI) received a grant from the Nutrition and Obesity Research Center, Department of Internal Medicine, UT Southwestern. The title of the proposed study is "Changes in cognition, brain function, and cardiometabolic outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity following treatment with tirzepatide to reduce risk of dementia"
Grant#: 5P30DK127984-03 ($50k)
May 2020
Press Release
Exercise improves memory, boosts blood flow to brain
Study: 1-year workout program shows benefits for older people at risk of dementia