Mindy L. Millard-Stafford, Ph.D.
Professor
School of Applied Physiology
Email: mindy.millardstafford@ap.gatech.edu
Phone: (404) 894-6274
Office: SST 109
Education
Ph.D., Exercise Physiology, University of Georgia, 1986
M.A., Physical Education, University of Florida, 1980
B.S., Physical Education, Pennsylvania State University, 1979
Biosketch
Dr. Millard-Stafford, PhD is Director of the Exercise Physiology Laboratory in the School of Applied Physiology. The main research goals within the Exercise Physiology Laboratory are to seek nutritional and exercise interventions that can improve human health and well-being. Our group has been particularly focused on the importance of hydration to delay fatigue and maintain safety during exercise, especially in conditions of heat stress. The physiological responses and efficacy of specific interventions related to nutrient composition and dosage (e.g. during and following physical activity) have been studied. Health and work performance issues that relate to body fluid balance and provision of optimal macronutrients have implications for a variety of populations specific to fitness level, age, and gender.
Dr. Millard-Stafford has published over 40 peer-reviewed research articles and 80 research conference abstracts. Dr. Millard-Stafford has received approximately 1 million dollars in research funding through industrial sponsors as well as the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and State Government Agencies. She serves on the Editorial Board for the International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, is past-president of the Southeastern Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, and former Vice-President and Trustee of the American College of Sports Medicine. Her achievements in her field prompted her induction into the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education in 2003. She has served on scientific peer review panels for the Department of Defense Military Health and Medical Research Program, NCAA Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspect of Sports Committee (2000-2004), and Professional Education Committee for the American College of Sports Medicine. She is currently President elect of the American College of Sports Medicine and President from June 2008 - 2009.
Select Publications
Millard-Stafford, M.L., K. J. Cureton, J.E. Wingo, J.Trilk, and M. Buyckx Hydration during Exercise in the Heat: Effect of Caffeinated Sports Drink. International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 17:165-179, 2007.
Cureton, K.J., G. L. Warren, M.L. Millard-Stafford,J.E. Wingo, J.Trilk, and M. Buyckx.Caffeinated Sports Drink: Ergogenic Effects and Possible Mechanisms. International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 17: 35-55, 2007.
Hitchcock, K., M. Millard-Stafford, J. Phillips, and T. Snow. Metabolic and thermoregulatory responses to a simulated American football practice in the heat. J. Strength and Conditioning Res. 21:710-717, 2007.
Armstrong, L.E., D. Casa, M. Millard-Stafford, D. Moran, S. Pyne, and W.O. Roberts. Exertional heat illnessess during training and competition. Position Stand for the American College of Sports Medicine, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39(3): 556-572, 2007.
Hawley, J.A., M. Millard-Stafford, and K.D. Tipton. Promoting training adaptations through nutritional interventions. Journal of Sport Sciences, 24:1-13, 2006.
Tomporowski, P. D., Cureton, K., Armstrong, L.E., Kane, G.M., Sparling, P. B., and Millard-Stafford, M., Short-term Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Executive Processes and Emotional Reactivity. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology 1:7-25, 2005.
Millard-Stafford, M., P.B. Sparling, L.B. Rosskopf, T. K. Snow. Should carbohydrate concentration of a sports drink be less than 8% during exercise in the heat? International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 15:117-130, 2005.
Millard-Stafford, M., L. Thomas, G.W. Warren, J.A. Doyle, T. K. Snow, K. Hitchcock. Recovery from run training: Efficacy of a carbohydrateprotein beverage? International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 15:610-624, 2005.
M. A. Collins, M. Millard-Stafford, E.M. Evans, T.K. Snow, K. J. Cureton, and L. B. Rosskopf. Effect of race and musculoskeletal development on the accuracy of air plethysmography. Medicine and Science and Sports and Exercise, 36:1070-1077, 2004.
M. L. Millard-Stafford, M.A. Collins, C.M. Modlesky, T.K. Snow, and L.B. Rosskopf. Effect of race and resistance trianing status on the density of fat-free mass and percent fat estimates. Journal of Applied Physiology 91:1259-1268, 2001.
M.L. Millard-Stafford, M.A.Collins, E.M. Evans, T.K. Snow, K.J. Cureton, and L.B. Rosskopf. Use of air displacement plethysmography for estimating body fat in a four-component model. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 33: 13-11-1317, 2001.
G.L. Warren, J.M. Fennessy, M.L. Millard-Stafford. Strength loss after eccentric contractions is unaffected by creatine supplementation. Journal of Applied Physiology 89:557-562, 2000.
C. M. Modlesky, E. M. Evans, M. L. Millard-Stafford, M. A. Collins, R. D. Lewis, and K. J. Cureton. Impact of bone mineral content estimates on percent fat estimates from a four-component model. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 31:1861-1868,1999.
M.A. Collins, M. Millard-Stafford, P. B. Sparling, T.K. Snow, L.B. Rosskopf, S.A. Webb, and J. Omer. Evaluation of the BodPod For Assessing Body Fat In Collegiate Football Players. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 31:1350-1356, 1999.
Sparling, P, and M. Millard-Stafford. Keeping sports participants safe in hot weather. (Invited review) The Physician and Sportsmedicine 27:27-34, July 1999.
Snow, T.K., M. Millard-Stafford and L.B. Rosskopf. Body Composition of Professional Football Athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 12(3):146-149, 1998.
Millard-Stafford, M., L. Rosskopf, T. Snow and B. Hinson. Water Versus Carbohydrate-Electrolyte Ingestion Before and During a 15 Km Run in the Heat. International Journal of Sport Nutrition 7:26-38, 1997.
Millard-Stafford, M., P. Sparling, L. Rosskopf, T. Snow, L. DiCarlo and B. Hinson. Fluid Intake in Male and Female Runners During a 40 Km Field Run in the Heat. Journal of Sports Sciences 13: 257-63, 1995.
Millard-Stafford, M., P.B. Sparling, and L.B. Rosskopf. Carbohydrate-Electrolyte Replacement Improves Distance Running Performance in the Heat. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 24:934-940, 1992.
Millard-Stafford, M. Carbohydrate Ingestion During Exercise in the Heat: Brief Review and Recommendations. Sports Medicine 13(4):223-233, 1992.
Millard-Stafford, M. and P.B. Sparling. Comparison of Blood Pressure and Blood Lipids in Black and White Collegiate Male Athletes. American Journal of Human Biology 4(2):265-270, 1992.
Millard-Stafford, M.L., P.B. Sparling, L.B. Rosskopf, and L.J. DiCarlo. Differences in Peak Physiological Responses During Running, Cycling, and Swimming. Journal of Applied Sport Science Research 5(4):213-218, 1991.
Current Doctoral Students:
Mary Beth Brown
Scott Conger
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