OUR TEAM
Heather Macrae MSc, PhDc
Scientist
Responsibilities:
GSSI international Service and Education
GSSI Teammate Since:
2025
Area of Expertise:
Sports Nutrition, Hydration, Electrolyte Loss and Balance
Education:
BSc (DPS) Hons Loughborough University (Sport and Exercise Science); MSc Loughborough University (Exercise Physiology); PhD Candidate Loughborough University (Fluid and Electrolyte Balance in Athletes)
Athletic Background:
Heather currently plays lacrosse for the Scotland Women’s National Team having represented Scotland at three World and three European Championships. She is also Joint-Head Coach of the U20 Scotland Lacrosse Women’s National Team. She also enjoys cycling in her spare time.
SCIENTIFIC BACKGROUND:
Heather is a Scientist for the GSSI international team, based in the UK. Heather completed her Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science and Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology at Loughborough University (UK) where she is also a PhD Candidate. Her research projects focus on the interaction between hydration and metabolism as well as fluid and electrolyte balance following exercise-induced sweat loss. Heather’s current role with GSSI involves providing sport science, nutrition and hydration support to Gatorade partners.