Lindsay Baker PhD, FACSM
Senior Principal Scientist
Responsibilities:
Nutrition & Exercise Physiology Research
GSSI Teammate Since:
2007
Area of Expertise:
Hydration and electrolyte balance in athletes
Education:
BS University of Pittsburgh (Biology) PhD Penn State University (Kinesiology)
Athletic Background:
Played NCAA Division II basketball and ran for the track and cross-country teams at Pitt-Johnstown. In her spare time, Lindsay enjoys tennis, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing.
SCIENTIFIC BACKGROUND: Dr. Lindsay Baker is Senior Principal Scientist at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) and PepsiCo R&D Associate Fellow. Since joining GSSI in 2007, Lindsay's primary role has been designing and conducting sports nutrition and hydration studies for the GSSI research program. Originally from Saxton, Pennsylvania, Lindsay came to GSSI from The Pennsylvania State University where she earned a doctorate in Kinesiology. While at Penn State, she conducted hydration and thermoregulation research at Noll Laboratory under the mentorship of Dr. W. Larry Kenney. Lindsay has over 30 publications in sports hydration and nutrition, including peer-reviewed manuscripts and invited reviews and book chapters. She is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and is on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Korey Stringer Institute. Lindsay earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.