Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine

The Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine (ISSM) is a state-of-the-art research facility with a primary focus on advancing knowledge in the realms of health, body composition, and human performance. The ISSM is the result of a collaborative partnership between the FSU Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, FSU Athletics, College of Medicine, Nike, and our esteemed founding partner, Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic. Established in 2010, the ISSM has conducted a wide array of studies, spanning from elite athletes to clinical populations. Our research endeavors are structured around six distinct domains:
Our overarching vision is to establish ourselves as the foremost authority in human performance, nutrition, sport sciences, and sports medicine. In addition, the ISSM is deeply committed to nurturing the development of FSU students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting scholars through laboratory experiences and internship opportunities.
The ISSM extends its services to the Tallahassee community, offering outreach testing programs that grant access to our state-of-the-art equipment and provide opportunities to consult with exercise physiologists, nutritionists and mental performance coaches.
The Institute of Sports Sciences & Medicine now provides a comprehensive list of tests and services to help individuals reach optimal health. The ISSM is dedicated to peak performance and optimal health for all. Our services encourage those from all walks of life to assess their health and ability to perform. Our trained team of health professionals, researchers, and students provide accurate and reliable results with a practical interpretation and application to your needs. Our program offers various tests & services to any individuals, teams, community groups. Student, military and health care professional discounts available with proof of ID.
Our biochemistry laboratory is primarily used for measurement of blood for metabolic and hormonal changes resulting from exercise and/or nutritional interventions. Primary methods of assessment include ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) and microdialysis.
A medical examination room is used for some of our more in-depth methods of assessment. These include blood draws and insertion of microdialysis probes.
Director, FSU Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine
Professor and Graduate Program Director,
FSU Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences
mormsbee@fsu.edu; 850-644-2194
Director of Operations
Director of Performance Testing & Services
kpaterson@fsu.edu; 850.645.1016
Associate Director for Clinical Research, ISSM
Linda Grizzard Owens Professor of Exercise Physiology,
FSU Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences
Assistant Director for Translational Immunology, ISSM
Assistant Professor,
FSU Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences
Interim Associate Director for Athletic Research, ISSM
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, FSU Athletics
Assistant Director for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Research, ISSM
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic Research Office, Suite 400
Associate Director for Sport Psychology, ISSM
Professor,
FSU Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems
Medical Oversight, ISSM
Primary Care Sports Medicine,
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
Postdoctoral Scholar
Carol E. Avery Associate Professor
FSU Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship
Associate Professor
FSU College of Medicine
Director of Sports Medicine
FSU Athletics
Director of Performance Science
Jacksonville Jaguars
Sleep Physician, Sleep and Performance Advisor
Independent sports professional
Associate Professor, Strength and Conditioning Sciences
University of Canberra (AU)
Clinical Research Director
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
Doctoral Student
Brett is a doctoral student in the Exercise Physiology program working under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Ormsbee. Brett earned a B.S. degree in Rehabilitation Sciences and a M.S. degree in Sports Medicine from Georgia Southern University – Armstrong, where he conducted clinical and applied research investigating the effects of physical activity, sleep, and supplementation on measures of cardiovascular and autonomic health. After completion of his Ph.D., Brett plans to pursue post-doctoral training and a research career in academia to study the role of exercise and recovery-based indices on health and performance. His research interests include cardioautonomic indices of exercise recovery; cardiopulmonary adaptations to exercise; and performance optimization in athletic populations
Doctoral Student
Tim is a doctoral student in Exercise Physiology working under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Ormsbee. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at McDaniel College and his Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology at James Madison University. His research interests include skeletal muscle physiology, sports nutrition and supplementation, and the acute effects and chronic adaptations to resistance training. In his free time, Tim loves to eat and work out, and he is a huge sports fan. During his time at ISSM, Tim has enjoyed the opportunity to work with a variety of populations and collaborate with various labs around campus. After completion of his PhD, Tim plans on pursuing a career in academia.
Master’s Student & Student Outreach Coordinator
Liliana Renteria-Laskin (2024)
Shiloah (Fuller) Kviatkvosky (2022)
Chester Sokolowski (2022)
Tristan Ragland (2021)
Brandon Willingham (2021)
Patrick Saracino (2020)
Brittany Allman-Tucker (2018)
Lt. Col. Daniel A. “Dan” Baur (2017)
Vince Kreipke (2016)
Ann Brown (2016)
Chris Bach (2016)
Amber Kinsey (2015)
Address: 1104 Spirit Way, Suite 140, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1493
Phone: 850.645.1016