Michelle King PhD, CSCS
Principal Scientist
Responsibilities:
Principal Investigator at GSSI’s Clinical Research Center
GSSI Teammate Since:
2019-2022, 2024
Area of Expertise:
Exertional Heat Illness, Thermoregulation, Hydration and Electrolyte Balance
Education:
BS Millikin University (Exercise Science, Chemistry, Psychology), MS University of Illinois Chicago (Kinesiology), PhD University of Florida (Exercise Physiology), Post-Doctoral Fellowship: US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Athletic Background:
Ran Division III cross country and track throughout undergraduate career. Michelle is an avid long-distance runner and enjoys pushing herself in track work outs, long runs, and biking or swimming for cross training.
SCIENTIFIC BACKGROUND
Dr. Michelle King is a research physiologist with combined experience in academia, government, and industry. Previously, her body of work focused on the response to physical exertion in extreme environmental conditions, specifically biomarker patterns of exertional heat stroke and the use of nutritional interventions to delay or reduce the injury associated with heat stress. Recently, her work has focused on investigating innovative technologies related to non-invasive measures of hydration status. Michelle has multiple publications in thermoregulation including peer-reviewed manuscripts, invited reviews, and a book chapter. She is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and enjoys teaching courses in the exercise sciences such as Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, and Exercise Prescription.