Meet Dr. Katie Hirsch, a 2018 doctoral research grant recipient, whose study focused on the effects of high protein consumption and high-intensity interval training on metabolic health in men and women. As an assistant professor at the University of South Carolina, her research explores exercise, nutrition, body composition, muscle metabolism, and cardiometabolic health. Dr. Hirsch's passion lies in women's health research, and she stays updated on the latest advancements through social media and academic platforms. Connect with her on Twitter (@HirschKatie), Instagram (Katie Hirsch_PhD), ResearchGate, and Google Scholar for updates on her work.