Dr. Barry A. Spiering, Ph.D.
Over 20 years of experience in exercise & sports science, including directly serving athletes, astronauts, and soldiers
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University of Connecticut
Ph.D., Kinesiology / May, 2007
Ithaca College
M.S., Exercise Science / December, 2001
Linfield College
B.S., Business Finance / December, 1999
Experience
Human Health and Performance LLC
Founder and Principal Consultant / June, 2024 — Present
On a mission to maximize human health and performance through scientific consulting. Currently consulting with start-up companies, start-up laboratories, and established brands. Services include strategic advising, evaluating technologies, creating science-led marketing material, creating scientific roadmaps, designing scientific experiments, and ghost-writing scientific reports.
New Balance
Lead Physiologist / April, 2022 — June, 2024
Developed novel scientific experiments to expand the limits of human performance -- and then shared these insights with product development teams in order to deliver innovative solutions for athletes. Acquired and maintained equipment, facilities, and technologies in a state-of-the-art laboratory. Delivered personalized recommendations to elite athletes and coaches. Featured in a podcast episode on exercise, recovery, and sleep. Invited to speak at an international conference about maintaining physical performance during spaceflight.
U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Research Physiologist / July, 2018 — March, 2020
Led or co-led laboratory-based and field-based scientific investigations focusing on soldier health & performance. Published scientific guidance to help soldiers and athletes maintain physical performance, which was featured by the media (links below). Also published scientific guidance to help soldiers and athletes maximize strength gains during training and rehabilitation, which was featured by the media. Invited to speak at an international conference on elite athlete performance.
Research Physiologist / January, 2011 — March, 2013
Served as a trusted advisor in the area of soldier health and performance. Authored or co-authored nine peer-reviewed scientific publications. Invited to deliver six scientific presentations at various regional, national, and international conferences. Served as a task area / research portfolio manager. Received “Achievement Medal for Civilian Service” for my contributions. Consulted with the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy to help reduce injuries.
Nike
Director of Applied Apparel Research / February, 2015 — January, 2016
Managed up to 11 scientists (including physiologists and biomechanists) tasked with delivering innovative solutions for athletic performance. Oversaw team’s portfolio of research projects. Led team’s strategic and annual budget planning. Collaborated with external research partners and consultants. Participated in various external communications such as podcasts and other brand events. Ensured staff development, resulting in two members selected for promotion. On-boarded new employees.
Senior Physiologist / March, 2013 — February, 2015
Led a team of four physiologists with a mission to discover scientific insights that improved athletic performance. Coached junior physiologists. Served on various cross-functional teams to achieve strategic business goals. Assessed physiological indicators of performance in elite athletes. Hired and on-boarded new teammates. Team was recognized for contributions to two of Nike’s top-6 innovations in 2015.
California State University, Fullerton
Assistant Professor / August, 2009 — December, 2010
Taught courses in the area of human performance. Facilitated student-centered learning in the classroom and in the laboratory. Served the academic community through participation in various committees and boards. Co-authored 5 peer-reviewed scientific publications.
NASA Johnson Space Center (Contracted through Wyle Labs)
Exercise Physiologist / August, 2007 — August, 2009
Led research efforts designed to protect astronaut health and performance. Established a battery of tests designed to quickly and safely assess neuromuscular performance following spaceflight. Helped validate exercise hardware used during spaceflight. Helped develop evidence-based exercise prescriptions for minimizing losses in muscle, bone, and cardiovascular function during spaceflight. Co-authored 3 peer-reviewed scientific publications (1 as primary author). Presented 2 invited scientific lectures at national and regional conferences. Received “Innovation Group Achievement Award”, “Managers’ Choice Award” (twice), and “Bravo Award”.
University of Connecticut
Graduate Research Assistant / August, 2003 — May, 2007
Conducted research in the area of human performance. Co-authored 26 peer-reviewed scientific publications (5 as primary author). Presented 1 invited scientific lecture at a regional conference. Received “Outstanding Doctoral Student Research Award” from the School of Education. Received “Outstanding Graduate Student Scholar in Exercise Science” from the Department of Kinesiology.
Marywood University
Human Performance Laboratory Manager / August, 2002 — August, 2001
Managed a newly constructed human performance laboratory. Conducted research focused on human performance, with an emphasis on exercise-induced asthma (including pharmacological research). Co-authored 3 peer-reviewed scientific publications.
U.S. Olympic Training Center
Sports Physiologist (Contractor) / January, 2002 — July, 2002
Tested, consulted with, and conducted research on Olympic-caliber athletes. Co-authored 6 peer-reviewed scientific publications (2 as primary author).
Sports Physiologist (Intern) / September, 2000 — December, 2001
Tested and conducted research on Olympic-caliber athletes.
New Orleans Saints
Strength & Conditioning Coach (Intern) / June, 2001 — July, 2001
Assisted with strength & conditioning duties.
Ithaca College
Football Coach (Graduate Assistant) / August, 2000 — May, 2001
Assisted with football coaching duties.
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