Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan is a Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a leading expert in exercise physiology, metabolism, and sport nutrition. She leads a research lab focused on body composition and performance, with a special emphasis on women’s health across the lifespan.
With over 220 peer-reviewed publications and international recognition, her work has helped shape how we understand training, nutrition, and recovery. She has been awarded Outstanding Sports Scientist of the Year and Nutrition Researcher of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Beyond the lab, Dr. Smith-Ryan is passionate about translating science into practical strategies that help people feel stronger, healthier, and more confident in their everyday lives.