Caroline Tarnowski MSC
Scientist
Responsibilities:
GSSI International Service and Education
GSSI Teammate Since:
2021
Area of Expertise:
Sports nutrition, energy availability, female athletes
Education:
BSc Loughborough University (Sport and Exercise Science), MSc Loughborough University (Sports Nutrition)
Athletic Background:
Caroline plays in the UK Netball Superleague and also enjoys running and cycling in her spare time
Scientific background:
Caroline is a Scientist for the GSSI international team, based in the UK. Caroline completed her Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science and Masters degree in Sports Nutrition, both at Loughborough University, UK. During her Bachelor’s degree, Caroline participated in the PepsiCo student internship programme, and was the first student to be based at GSSI in the UK. Following this year, Caroline was awarded ‘Industrial Placement of the Year’ by her university. Throughout her degrees, Caroline completed research projects related to the topics of carbohydrate ingestion, fluid balance and sweat rates. Upon completion of her MSc, Caroline was employed as the Lead Nutritionist at the University of Birmingham where she worked with elite scholarship athletes. During this time, she also completed a research project under the supervision of Dr. Gareth Wallis investigating energy availability. Caroline’s current role with GSSI involves sport nutrition support for Gatorade partners, as well as managing and supporting GSSI service engagements internationally.