Associate Dean for Research and Innovation
College of Health Sciences

Christopher Rhea

757-683-6871
Research Website

2114C HEALTH SCIENCES BLDG
NORFOLK, 23529

Dr. Rhea's research lies at the intersection of neuromotor control and advanced technology (e.g., smartphone apps, virtual reality) to address human health challenges. To this end, Dr. Rhea's team has been funded the NIH, DoD, US Navy, HRSA, Women's Football Foundation, and 4-VA to explore solutions related to falls in older adults, concussions, service member health, and child physical activity and nutrition.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

". Federal. 2020 - 2025
Rhea, C. "Longitudinal assessment of neuromotor control after repeated sub-concussive head trauma from blast exposure”. Subcontract from parent project" $958,937. Federal. 2020 - 2025
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Research Interests

Dr. Rhea's research lies at the intersection of neuromotor control and advanced technology (e.g., smartphone apps, virtual reality) to address human health challenges. To this end, Dr. Rhea's team has been funded the NIH, DoD, US Navy, HRSA, Women's Football Foundation, and 4-VA to explore solutions related to falls in older adults, concussions, service member health, and child physical activity and nutrition.

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