Abbie, PhD, CSCS*D, FNSCA, FACSM, FISSN is a Professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at UNC Chapel Hill, where she is the Associate Chair for Research and Director of the Applied Physiology Lab. A leading expert in sports nutrition, she focuses on research development, translation, and formulation to improve body composition, cardiovascular health, and metabolic function, with an emphasis on women's health. She has published over 195 peer-reviewed papers and leads NIH and industry-funded projects.