A member of the men’s soccer team takes a shot toward the goal during a workout earlier this month at the Recreation and Wellness Center.

A member of the men’s soccer team takes a shot toward the goal during a workout earlier this month at the Recreation and Wellness Center.
A member of the men’s soccer team takes a shot toward the goal during a workout earlier this month at the Recreation and Wellness Center.
A member of the men’s soccer team takes a shot toward the goal during a workout earlier this month at the Recreation and Wellness Center.
Nichols is investigating proteins linked to inflammation in the brain that occurs as part of the neurodegenerative disease.