Eric Baetscher graduated from Western Washington University with a BA in psychology and a minor in chemistry. He has since worked in the OHSU Advanced Imaging Research Center on a variety of projects utilizing magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy to investigate neuromuscular diseases and metabolic conditions. He is co-mentored by Dr. Chris Kroenke and Dr. Bill Rooney. His research focuses on signal processing and image analysis applied to studies of metabolism, body composition, and aging.