Dr. Keith Baar is a Professor in the Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology at the University of California, Davis. He also holds an appointment in the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior. Dr. Baar directs the Functional Molecular Biology Laboratory, where his research focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying musculoskeletal development and the role of exercise in enhancing health and performance. His work encompasses studies on muscle, tendon, and ligament tissues using both in vitro and in vivo models, including human subjects .