Curriculum Vitae

1. Carmen Vincent Russoniello, Ph.D., LRT, LPC, BCB, BCN
311 King George RD
Greenville, NC
Email: russonielloc@ecu.edu
Cell Phone: 252-367-6465
Education
Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington.
Graduated with a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership in 1991.
Dissertation An Exploratory Study of Physiological and Psychological Changes in
Alcoholic Patients after Recreational Therapy Treatments. 1991.
Dissertation Abstracts International, 52(12B) University Microfilms.
ADG92-14054. 9206.
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, Washington.
Graduated with a M.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies in 1988 (Recreational
Therapy/Alcohol and Drug Studies).
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, Washington.
Graduated with a B.A. in Therapeutic Recreation in 1985.
Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor, North Carolina 3454, 1999-2019
Licensed Recreational Therapist, 1141, 2001-2020
Board Certified in Neurofeedback (Senior Fellow), 1318, 1999-2020
Board Certified in Biofeedback (Senior Fellow), 4163, 1990-2019
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, 14945, 1985-2019
Memberships
Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 1999-2018
American Therapeutic Recreation Association, 1985-2018
Current Position
Professor and Founding Director, Center for Applied Psychophysiology, East
Carolina University (December, 2013 - Present) www.ecu.edu/biofeedback.
Former Positions
Professor and Director, Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Lab, East Carolina
University (August, 2001 - August, 2013).
Associate Professor, East Carolina University (August, 2006 - August, 2011).
Assistant Professor, East Carolina University (August, 1999 - August, 2006).

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Private Counseling Practice (Certified Mental Health Counselor, Washington),
Private Practice (June, 1994 - June, 1999).
Recreational Therapist Deaconess Medical Center, Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation (1992-1994).
Institutional Review Board Coordinator, Institution Review Board-Spokane (1990-
1992). Coordinated IRB Board for 5 local hospitals .
Recreational Therapist, Acute Psychiatry, Sacred Heart Medical Center (August,
1985 - June, 1992).
Administration Experience
Founding Director of the Center for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (2011).
Responsible for directing all activities at the Center including grant submissions, budget
management, fund raising, student advising, equipment purchase, training and
maintenance, providing supervising biofeedback training services for Wounded Warriors
and community members, teaching beginning and advanced biofeedback labs,
collaborating on research studies involving psychophysiology methods and
measurements, conducting research, publishing a bi-yearly newsletter, facilitating
meetings with constituents including those on the Center advisory board, the Department
of Defense, the US Navy and Marine Corps regarding ongoing research and services at
Camp Lejeune, hiring and training graduate students and staff, submitting administrative
reports, monitoring and measuring quality assurance goals for the Center and the
biofeedback certificate and assisting students obtain grants and produce scholarly
research.
To assist in navigation, I have provided hyperlinks to these main areas of my CV:
Research Experiences
Publications
Grants
Presentations
Teaching Experiences
Courses Taught
Dissertation/Thesis Committees
Consulting Experiences
Service Experience
Service to Profession
Service to Community
Assignments
Department
College
University
Professional Development
Distinctive Honors and Awards

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Biography
Dr. Russoniello has more than thirty years of experience as a therapist/counselor
educator and researcher. He is currently Professor and Director of East Carolina
University’s Center for Applied Psychophysiology and its Wounded Warrior training
program. Dr. Russoniello has been the principal investigator on several Department of
Defense grants developing physiological measuring and biofeedback products for
improving Wounded Warrior and Warfighter functioning. His work for DoD included the
development of a mobile telehealth system based on heart rate variability analysis and
intervention and a game based neurocognitive assessment. The development of these
products resulted in 7 invention disclosures. Dr. Russoniello is a licensed professional
counselor and senior fellow in both biofeedback and neurofeedback. He is a past-
president of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and the American Therapeutic
Recreation Association. Dr. Russoniello’s research has been published in a broad
spectrum of professional journals including, Behavioral Medicine, Military Behavioral
Health, Military Psychology, Journal of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback,
Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking, and Games for Health. His work has
been featured in ArsTechnica, CNN, BBC, New York Times, Washington Post, Web MD,
Wired Magazine and in a TED talk. In 2015 Dr. Russoniello received the Governor James
E. Holshauser Award for Public Service, the University of North Carolina’s highest public
service award.
Peer Reviewed Publications: Student Participants*
In review
2018
Russoniello, C.V. Fish, M.T.* & O’Brien, K. Plants Versus Zombies Compared to
Antidepressants in Reducing Treatment Resistant Depression. (1/2018). Games for
Health Journal.
Lacks, M. H.* Lamson, A. L., Goodman, J. M., Rappleyea, D., Littleton, H.* &
Russoniello, C. (Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma (3/2018). The
interplay of the biological, psychological, social and spiritual health of active duty
women.
Accepted
Fish. M. T.* Russoniello, C.V. & O’Brien, K. "Zombies vs. Anxiety: Prescribed Video
Game Play Compared to Medication in Reducing Anxiety Symptoms. Gaming and
Simulation. (3/2018).
In Print
2018
Fish, M. T., Russoniello, C. & Clemmons-James, D*. Biofeedback and Counseling
Education. Journal of College Counseling (In print).

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Published
2017
Lacks, M. H.*, Lamson, A. L., Rappleyea, D. L., Russoniello, C. V., & Littleton, H. L.*
(2017). A systematic review of the biopsychosocial-spiritual health of active duty
women. Military Psychology, 29(6), 570-580.
2015
Lacks, M.*, Lamson, A., *Lewis, M., White, M.B. & Russoniello, C.V. (Published online
29 May 2015). Reporting for Double Duty: A Dyadic Perspective on the
Biopsychosocial Health of Dual Military Air Force Couple. Contemporary Family
Therapy, 37:302-315. DOI 10.1007/s10591-015-9341-y.
2014
Fish, M. T.*, Russoniello, C. V., & O'Brien, K. (2014). The Efficacy of Prescribed
Casual Video Games in Reducing Symptoms of Anxiety: A randomized controlled
study. Games for Health, 3 (5), 291-295.
2013
Lewis, M.*, Lamson, A., White, M., & Russoniello, C. (2013). Contextualizing Military
Health and Trauma: Recommendations for Integrated Care and Couples Centered
Interventions. Military Behavioral Health, 1 (2), 167-172.
Russoniello, C. V., *Fish, M., & O'Brien, K. (2013). The Efficacy of Casual Video Game
Play in Reducing Symptoms of Depression: A randomized controlled study. Games
for Health, 2 (6), 1-6.
Russoniello, C. V., *Fish, M., *Maes, T., *Paton, H., & *Styron, R. (2013). The Use of
Biofeedback in Recreational Therapy Practice. American Journal of Recreation
Therapy, 12 (2), 8-18.
2012
Murray, N. & Russoniello, C. (2012). Acute Physical Activity on Cognitive Function: A
Heart Rate Variability Examination. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 37
(4), 219-227.
2011
Russoniello, C. V. (2011). Extreme Stress: Wounded Warrior. Cleveland Clinic Journal
of Medicine, 78 (Suppl.), 61-63.
2010
Russoniello, C. V. (2010). A measurement of electrocardiography and
photoplethesmography in obese children. Applied Psychophysiology and
Biofeedback, 35, 257-259.

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Spira, J., Johnson, S., McLay, R., Popovic, S., Russoniello, C., Dennis Wood (2010).
Future directions of Technological Advances in Prevention, Assessment, and
Treatment for Military Deployment Mental Health. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and
Social Networking, 13 (1), 1-9.
Tran B, W., Papoiu A. D., Russoniello C. V., Wang H., Patel T. J., Chan Y. H.,
Yosipovitch, G. (2010). The effect of itch, scratch, and mental stress on autonomic
function in atopic dermatitis. ACTA Dermatology, 90, 354-361. doi:
10.2340/00015555-0890 Journal Compilation © 2010 Acta Dermato-Venereologica.
ISSN 0001-5555.
2009
Russoniello, C. V., Obrien, K., & Parks, J. M. (2009). EEG, HRV and Psychological
Correlates While Playing Bejeweled II. Annual Review of CyberTherapy and
Telemedicine, pp. 189-92. The Interactive Media Institute and IOS Press.
Doi:10.3233/978-1-60750-017-9-189.
Russoniello, C. V., O'Brien, K., & Parks, J. M. (2009). The Effectiveness of Casual
Video Games in Improving Mood and Decreasing Stress. Journal of CyberTherapy
and Rehabilitation, 2 (1), 53-66.
2008
Russoniello, C. V., O'Brien, K., McGhee, S., & Skalko, T. (2008). Reducing Symptoms
of Posttraumatic Stress in Children after a Natural Disaster: A Recreational Therapy
Intervention. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, 16, 15-30.
Russoniello, C. V. (2008). The effectiveness of prescribed recreation in reducing
biochemical stress and improving mood in alcoholic patients. American Journal of
Recreation Therapy, 7 (3), 22-33.
2005
Russoniello, C. (2005). The prescription of recreational activity in health mental health
promotion and disease prevention. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 4(1);
31-34.
Russoniello, C. (2005). We Care Too: Providing Community-Based Therapeutic
recreation Services for Youth with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Therapeutic
Recreation Journal, 39(1), 32-46.
2004
Russoniello, C. (2004). Healthy People 2010 and Therapeutic Recreation: Professional
Opportunities to Promote Public Health. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 38, 116-
132.

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2002
Russoniello, C. (2002). Childhood Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Efforts to Cope
After Hurricane Floyd. Behavioral Medicine, 28, 61-71.
Russoniello, C. (2002). Responding to the Call for Curriculum Reform: A Case Study.
Schole, 17, 101-122.
2000
Russoniello, C. (2000). Recreational Therapy and Behavioral Medicine: Outcomes and
Cost Effectiveness. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, 9, 71-78.
Book
2001
burlingame, j., Battiste, A., Blaschko, T., Brennan, S., Devine, M., M. Jiminez, C.
Russoniello, A. Nathan, L. Shanda, T. Skalko, (2001). Idyll Arbor's Therapy
Dictionary 2nd Edition. Ravensdale, WA: Idyll Arbor.
Book Chapters
2004
Russoniello, C. (2004). Disaster relief: Implications for recreational therapy. In Devine,
M. A. (Ed.), Trends in Therapeutic Recreation (pp. 71-88). Ashburn, VA: National
Parks and Recreation Association.
2003
Russoniello, C. (2003). The Efficacy of Therapeutic Recreation: Back to the Future. In
Stumbo, N. (Ed.), Client Outcomes in Therapeutic Recreation Services. (pp. 111-
126). State College, PA: Venture.
2001
Russoniello, C. (2001). Helping the Students of Pattillo A + Elementary School
Recover from the Flood Disaster. In Maiolo, J., Whitehead, J. C., McGee, M., King,
L. (Ed.), Facing Our Future: Hurricane Floyd and Recovery in the Coastal Plain (pp.
99-106). Washington, NC: Coastal Carolina Press.
1998
Russoniello, C. V. (1998). The Right Stuff. Perspectives in Recreational Therapy. In F.
Brasile, T. Skalko, & j. burlingame (Eds.), Perspectives in recreational therapy:
Issues of a dynamic profession (pp.193-203). Ravensdale, WA: Idyll Arbor
Publishing.
1997
Russoniello, C. V. (1997). Behavioral Medicine: A model for therapeutic recreation. In
Compton, D. Issues in Therapeutic Recreation: Toward the New Millennium (pp.
460-87). Urbana, IL: Sagamore.

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1993
Russoniello, C. V. (1993). Recreational Therapy: A medicine model. In Compton, D. &
Iso-Ahola, S. (Eds.), Leisure and Mental Health, Volume 1. Park City: Family
Development Resources, Inc.
1991
Russoniello, C. V. (1991). Vision Statements and Mission Statements: Macro
Indicators of Quality Performance. In Quality Management (Riley, B. Ed.) State
College, PA: Venture.
Russoniello, C. V. (1991). Depression: A Protocol for Treatment. In Connolly, P. &
Keogh-Hoss, MA (Eds.), Documenting field based practices in Quality Management.
Software Manuals
2015
Russoniello, C. (Ed.). (2015). Development of a Smart Phone Sensor and Health
Assessment and Intervention Apps. Developed software to covert cell phone camera
flash to heart rate sensor on Android platform. Developed mobile software 3
applications for assessing health and biofeedback. The Apps are based on heart
rate variability analysis and include "Check my Tension", “Am I Balanced" and
“Relaxis” a stress reduction and mood improvement video game based on HRV
training.
Russoniello, C. (Ed.). (2015). Development of a Mobile Telehealth Assessment and
Evaluation System. Developed physiological system for remote measurement of
heart rate variability for the Department of Defense.
Russoniello, C. (Ed.). (2015). Mobile Naturalistic Neurocognitive Assessment.
Developed software program for assessing neurocognitive functioning for the
Department of Defense.
2000
Russoniello, C. (2000). Heart Tracker Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback System.
Poulsbo, WA: Biocom Technologies.
Pougatchev, V., Zirnov, E., & Russoniello, C. (2000). Heart Rhythm Scanner HRV
Analysis System. Poulsbo, WA: Biocom Technologies.
Invited Articles
2009
Russoniello, C. V., Fish, M. T.*, Maes, T.*, Paton, H.*, & Rhodes, J.* (2009). Training
for Optimal Performance (TOP) Biofeedback Program. A Cooperative Program
between East Carolina University and the United States Marine Corps Wounded
Warrior Battalion East. Biofeedback, 37 (1), 12-17.

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2002
Russoniello, C. V., Skalko, T. K., Beatly, J.*, & Alexander, D. B. (2002). New
Paradigms for Therapeutic Recreation and Recreation and Leisure Service Delivery:
The Pattillo A+ Elementary School Disaster Relief Project. Parks and Recreation, 37
(2), 74-81.
2001
Russoniello, C. V. (2001). Biofeedback: Helping People Gain Control of Their Health.
Parks and Recreation, 36 (12), 24-30.
Research Abstracts
2018 (Student Participant*)
Accepted for Publication
Beachum, A.* Craven, A.*, Russoniello, C. V. Battlefield Acupuncture and Pain: A
Heart Rate Variability Analysis. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (2018).
(CITATION).
Craven, A.* Russoniello, C.V. The effectiveness of a cloud based HRV biofeedback
program in reducing anxiety symptoms in Marines and Corpsmen with PTSD.
Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (2018).
Horne, C.*, Bolin, L*, Bradley, A* & Russoniello, C. V. Fighting the Silent Killer:
Continuous BP Monitoring and HRV. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
(2018).
Maxwell, A.* & LeBaron, T.* Secondary Post-Traumatic Stress and Its Treatment in
Children of PTSD Veterans. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (2018).
Locke, J.* & Russoniello, C. V. The impact of mobile HRV training on depression in
military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder (2018). Applied and
Psychophysiology. (2018).
Maxwell, A. *, Riddle, J.*, Toriello, A.* & Russoniello, C. V. Case Study of a Virtual
Reality Graded Exposure Therapy (VRGET) in Military Personnel with Post-
Traumatic Stress Symptoms. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (2018).
Russoniello, C. V., Stegeman, G. T., O’Brien, K., Brown-Bochicchico, C.*, Fish, M. T.,
Marks, J., Alverio, T. & Sutherland,The Effectiveness of Remote HRV Training in
Reducing Symptoms of PTSD in Combat Exposed Marines and Corpsmen (2018).

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Published (Peer reviewed)
2018
March J. A. Russoniello, C. V, Murray N. P., Robey W. C. Can Heart Rate Variability
Risk Stratify Patients with Undifferentiated Non traumatic Chest Pain. Prehospital
Emergency Care 2018;22(1):147
2017
Beachum, A.*, Craven, A.* & Russoniello, C. (2017). Battlefield Acupuncture and Pain:
A Heart Rate Variability Analysis. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 42,
149.
Craven, A. BS*, John Locke, BS*, Russoniello, C. V., Roebuck, K*. (2017). The
Effects of Perceived Stress on Neurocognitive Functioning in College Students: A
Heart Rate Variability Analysis. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 42,
150.
2016
Russoniello, C.V., Evans, J., Bart-Knauer, B., Fish, M. T., Brown-Bochicchio, C.*,
Gremore, L.*; Paluzzi. M*, Blocker, D.*, Collins, M*. (2016). Development of a
Deployable Physiological Assessment and Intervention System. Applied
Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 41, 435.
Gremore, L. Russoniello, Skalko, T., Everette, K*, Corbett, C. Tamara J. Somers, T. J.,
PhD; Tiffany Atkinson, MS, LRT, CTRS; Matt Fish, PhD, LPC, BCB; Christina
Brown-Bochicchico, MS, CTRS*. (2016). Preliminary Study: Psychophysiological
Measures of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) in Hematologic Malignancies
Population. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 41, 436-437.
Fish, M. T. Jensen, J., Russoniello, C.V. (2016). Relationship Work in Young Adults
Study: Physiological and Subjective Differences. Applied Psychophysiology and
Biofeedback, 41, 441.
2015
Russoniello, C.V. Fish, M. T., O’Brien, K., *Laing, B., Brown-Bochicchio, C. &
Gremore, L. (2015). Psychophysiological Changes During Prescribed Casual Video
Game Play. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 40, 126.
Fish, T., Russoniello, C. V. & O’Brien, K. (2015). A Controlled Study of Prescribed
Casual Video Game Play as an Augmentation Intervention for Anxiety. Applied
Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 40, 122.
2014
Evans, J., Russoniello, C. V., Bart-Knauer, B., Murray, N., & *Laing, B. (2014). The
Development of a Mobile Naturalistic Cognitive Assessment. Applied

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Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 39, Applied Psychophysiology and
Biofeedback, 313.
Clemmons, D*., Russoniello, C. V., & Bart-Knauer, B. (2014). The Effectiveness of
Mobile Tele-health Biofeedback in Improving Symptoms of PTSD in Marines and
Corpsmen Exposed to Combat. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 39,
312.
Fish, M., Russoniello, C. V., & O'Brien, K. (2014). Casual Video Games: A Review of
Recent Historical Research and Implications for Future Research. Applied
Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 39, 306.
Laing, B.*, Russoniello, C., & Bart-Knauer, B. (2014). The Effects of Heart Rate
Variability Training on Marksmanship. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback,
39, Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 314.
2013
Russoniello, C. V., Pougatchev, V., Laing, B.*& *Paton, H. (2013). Development of
Cellphone Software for Tele-Health Assessment and Biofeedback. Journal of
Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 38:237.
Fish, M. T.*& Russoniello, C. (2013). Casual Video Game Play as an Augmentation
Intervention for Depression and Co-Morbid Anxiety: A controlled study. Association
for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 38:238.
2007
Hills, E. & Russoniello, C. V. (2007). Heart Rate Variability Responses to Stress: The
Experience of an Emergency Department Physician. Journal of Applied
Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 32 (2), 139.
Murray, N., Russoniello, C., & *Maes, T. (2007). HRV Normative Database Utilizing
Photoplethesmography. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 32 (2), 138.
Russoniello, C. V., Murray, N., & *Paton, S. (2007). A controlled study of Vibroacustic
Music and ANS Relaxation. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 32 (2), 135.
*Khoury, J., Sinar, D., Russoniello, C., & Murray, N. (2007). Optimizing Performance
During Endoscopic Procedures; Physician Stress at Different Levels of Training.
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 65(5), 330.
2006
Russoniello, C. (2006). The Reduction of PTSD Symptoms after Hurricanes using a
Behavioral Medicine Intervention. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 31, S188.
Russoniello, C. (2006). Recovering From Hurricanes and Flooding Over Time:
Lessons Learned from a Child Cohort. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 31, S187.

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2002
Russoniello, C.V., Mahar, M.T., DiNallo, J.M.*, McCammon, M.R. & Rowe, D. A. East
Carolina University. Pougtachev, V. Biocom Technologies. (2002). Effects of a
Physical Activity Program on Heart Rate Variability in Obese Children. Proceedings
of the 2002 Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and
Biofeedback, 103.
Russoniello, C.V., Mahar, M.T., DiNallo, J.M.*, McCammon, M.R. & Rowe, D. A. East
Carolina University. Pougtachev, V. Biocom Technologies. (2001). Effects of a
Physical Activity Program on Heart Rate Variability and Cortisol in Obese Children.
Proceedings of the University of North Carolina Institute of Nutrition’s Annual
Research Symposium. 27.
Russoniello, C. (2002). Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Children after
Hurricane Floyd. Conference Record of People, Place and Progress: Extended
Recovery on the Coastal Plain, 29-30.
Russoniello, C. (2002). Effects of a Physical Activity Program on Heart Rate Variability
and Cortisol in Obese Children. University of North Carolina's Institute of Nutrition,
27.
Russoniello, C. (2002). Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress in Children after Hurricane
Floyd. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 24, 126.
2001
Russoniello, C.V., Mahar, M.T., DiNallo, J.M., McCammon, M.R. & Rowe, D. A. East
Carolina University. Pougtachev, V. Biocom Technologies. (2001). Effects of a
Physical Activity Program on Heart Rate Variability and Cortisol in Obese Children.
Proceedings of the University of North Carolina Institute of Nutrition’s Annual
Research Symposium, (page 27).
2000
Russoniello, C. (2000). Biofeedback and Recreational Therapy: An Introduction.
Proceedings of the North Carolina Recreation Therapy Assoc. State Conference,
109-114.
Research Grants (Pending)
Russoniello, C.V. PI. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences through the
Henry M. Jackson Foundation. Biocorder©: A Mobile Physiological and
Neurocognitive Traumatic Brain Injury Assessment for Warfighters. 3-years $1,
500,000. Pending Submission due April 2, 2018.

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Awarded
Total PI=$950,998.00 Total Co-PI=$1,213,000.00 Grand Total=$2,163,998.00
2017
Russoniello, C.V. Barnhill Family Foundation. Wounded Warrior Program. $50,000.00.
Toriello, P., Hodgson, J., Lamson, A., Rappleyea, D., Russoniello, C., Saeed, S. &
Tyndall, L.* “Operation Reentry NC: Veteran Resiliency and Reintegration.”
Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration. $276,000- 3 years (2014-
2017) (total amount $828,000).
2014
Russoniello, C. V. Development of a Mobile NeuroCognitive Assessment.
Congressional Mandated Research Program-Joint Warfighter Program. (DoD
W81XWH-12-2-0096; $302,394.00).
Russoniello, C. V. East Carolina University’s Office of Sponsored Programs
Accelerator Award for early stage seed funding for development and validation of
selected university inventions. These awards support prototype development, target
validation, software optimization or pre-commercial research. $7,500.00.
2013
Russoniello, C. V. Development of a Cell Phone Camera Flash and Mobile
Biofeedback Game. Technology and Telemedicine Research Center-Department of
Defense (W81XWH-11-2-0221; $111.000.00).
2012
Russoniello, C. V. A Comparison of the Efficacy of Casual Video Games and
Antidepressant Medications in Reducing Symptoms of Depression, Principal
Investigator, PopCap Games. This is a continuation of previous studies conducted
for this company (A12-0068-SO1 $122, 444.25).
Russoniello, C. V. The Efficacy of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback in Reducing
Symptoms of Depression, Principal Investigator, Technology and Telemedicine
Research Center-Department of Defense (W81XWH-11-2-0221; $86,000.00).
2011
Russoniello, C. V. & Pougatchev, V., Development of a Personal Telemedicine Device
for Health Assessment and Health Improvement, Principal Investigator, Technology
and Telemedicine Research Center-Department of Defense. (W81XWH-11-2-0221;
$104,000.00).

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2009
Russoniello, C. V. The effectiveness of prescribed casual video games in decreasing
symptoms of depression: A randomized controlled study, Principal Investigator,
PopCap Games, $47,070.00.
2008
Russoniello, C. V. The effectiveness of video games in increasing mood and
decreasing stress, Principal Investigator, PopCap Games, Inc. $22,518.00.
2007
Russoniello, C. V. East Carolina University Teaching Grant. (2007). Development of an
Interactive On-line Biofeedback Laboratory Manual. $9,974.00.
2006
Russoniello, C.V. School of Health and Human Performance Biofeedback Laboratory
Development 15,000.00.
East Carolina University Research and Creativity Award. A Measurement of the
effectiveness of recreational therapy in improving symptoms of Sickle Cell Anemia.
(2007). $23,500.00.
2005
Russoniello, C.V. Biocom Technologies (2005). Development of heart rate variability
normative data base. $7,500.00.
2003
Murray, N. & Russoniello, C. Virtual Reality and Motor Control Pathways Center for
Interdisciplinary Instructional Technology Research (2003). $30,000.00.
2002
Russoniello, C. V. A Measurement of Stress Reactivity in Children with Central and
Peripheral Obesity, Principal Investigator University of North Carolina-Institute of
Nutrition. ($5,100.00).
2001
Russoniello, C., Estes, C. & McGhee, S. ECU-Tillery Learn and Serve America
Project. Pattillo A+ Elementary School $4,926.19.
Russoniello, C. V. East Carolina University Teaching Grant. (2001) Biofeedback: A
Distance Education Initiative $6,250.00.
2000
Russoniello, C. V. & Beatley, J. East Carolina Regional Training Center. The Pattillo
A+ Elementary School Project. $2,000.00.

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Russoniello, C., V. McGhee, S. & Estes, C. ECU-Tillery Learn and Serve America
Project. Lenoir County LEARN (At Risk-youth) Project $13,027.00.
Russoniello, C. V. & Mahar, M. University of North Carolina-Institute of Nutrition.
Effects of a Physical Activity Program on Heart Rate Variability and Cortisol in
Obese Children. $4,600.00.
Russoniello, C.V. Biocom Technologies. Biofeedback Software and Hardware.
$3,700.00.
Russoniello, C .V. Biocom Technologies. Heart Rate Variability Analysis System.
$2,495.00.
Whitehead, J., Culver, S., Gares, P., King, L., Maiolo, J., Mansfield, C., Mitchelson, R.,
Russoniello, C.V., Stone, H., & Woodard, G. East Carolina University Initiative to
create the Institute for Natural Hazards Mitigation Studies $355,000.00 (The Institute
was created in 2004).
Gifts and Donations
Since 2008 the Wounded Program has been gifted $90,000.00 for graduate
assistantships and scholarships.
Research Reports (Final)
2015
Russoniello, C. V. The Effectiveness of Mobile Tele-health Biofeedback: Improving
Symptoms of PTSD in Marines and Corpsmen Exposed to Combat: Submitted to
Department of Defense.
2014
Russoniello, C. V. Development of a Mobile Naturalistic Cognitive Assessment:
Submitted to Department of Defense.
Russoniello, C. V. Development of a Mobile Tele-health Assessment and Evaluation
System: Submitted to Department of Defense.
Russoniello, C. V. A Measurement of the Efficacy of casual video games combined with
psychotropic medications in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety:
Submitted to PopCap Games now EA Sports.
2013 (Interim)
Russoniello, C. V. Development of a Mobile Naturalistic Cognitive Assessment
Submitted to Department of Defense.

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Russoniello, C. V. Development of a Mobile Tele-health Assessment and Evaluation
System: Submitted to Department of Defense.
Russoniello, C. V. A Measurement of the Efficacy of casual video games combined with
psychotropic medications in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety:
Submitted to PopCap Games now EA Sports.
Russoniello, C. V. The Effectiveness of Mobile Tele-health Biofeedback: Improving
Symptoms of PTSD in Marines and Corpsmen Exposed to Combat: Submitted to
Department of Defense.
Invention Disclosures:
Russoniello, C.V. and Pougatchev, V. disclosed seven scientific inventions to the
Department of Defense regarding the Mobile Telehealth System, Mobile
Neurocognitive Assessment and smart phone Apps.
Professional Presentations at Local, State, Regional, National, and International
Meetings. Student Participants*
2018 Pending (Student Participant*)
Craven, A., MS (2018)*, Russoniello, C.V. The effectiveness of a cloud based HRV
biofeedback program in reducing anxiety symptoms in Marines and Corpsmen with
PTSD. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (2018).
Beachum, A. BA (2019)* Craven, A. MS (2018)*, Russoniello, C. Ph.D. Battlefield
Acupuncture and Pain: A Heart Rate Variability Analysis. Applied Psychophysiology
and Biofeedback (2018).
Horne, C. Ph.D., RN*, Bolin, L. Ph.D., RN*, Bradley, A. BS* & Russoniello, C. V.
Fighting the Silent Killer: Continuous BP Monitoring and HRV. Applied
Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (2018).
Alexis Maxwell, BS, MS (2019)* (CAP Barnhill Scholar 2017-2019), Tacy LeBaron, MS
(2019)* Secondary Post-Traumatic Stress and Its Treatment in Children of PTSD
Veterans. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (2018).
John Locke, MS (2018)* Russoniello, C. Ph.D. The impact of mobile HRV training on
depression in military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder (2018). Applied
and Psychophysiology.
Maxwell, A. BS, MS (2019) (Barnhill Scholar 2017-2019)*. Riddle, J. BS, MS (2019)*,
Toriello, A. BS (2019)*. Russoniello, C. Case Study of a Virtual Reality Graded
Exposure Therapy (VRGET) in Military Personnel with Post-Traumatic Stress
Symptoms. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (2018).

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Russoniello, C. V. Stegeman, G. T. O’Brien, K., Brown-Bochicchico, C., Fish, M. T.
Marks, J. Alverio, T. and Sutherland, A. The Effectiveness of Remote HRV Training
in Reducing Symptoms of PTSD in Combat Exposed Marines and Corpsmen (2018).
2017
Beachum, A.* Craven, A.* & Russoniello, C. (2017). Battlefield Acupuncture and Pain:
A Heart Rate Variability Analysis. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback,
Chicago, IL.
Craven, A. BS*, John Locke, BS*, Russoniello, C. V., Roebuck, K*. (2017). The
Effects of Perceived Stress on Neurocognitive Functioning in College Students: A
Heart Rate Variability Analysis. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback,
Chicago, Il.
Russoniello, C. V. Stegeman, G. T. O’Brien, K., Brown-Bochicchico, C., Fish, M. T.
Marks, J. Alverio, T. and Sutherland, A. (2017). The Effectiveness of Remote HRV
Training in Reducing Symptoms of PTSD in Combat Exposed Marines and
Corpsmen, Chicago, IL.
Russoniello, C. V. & Maxwell, A*. Supporting Military Students by "Building Capacity"
Eastern AHEC Center Greenville, NC. (Local)
2016
Russoniello, C.V., Evans, J., Bart-Knauer, B., Fish, M. T., Brown-Bochicchio, C.*,
Gremore, L.*; Paluzzi. M*, Blocker, D.*, Collins, M*. (2016). Development of a
Deployable Physiological Assessment and Intervention System. Seattle, WA.
(National).
Gremore, L. Russoniello, Skalko, T., Everette, K*, Corbett, C. Tamara J. Somers, T. J.,
Atkinson, T. Matt Fish,M. T. Christina Brown-Bochicchico, MS, CTRS* (2016).
Preliminary Study: Psychophysiological Measures of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)
in Hematologic Malignancies Population (Seattle, WA).
Russoniello, C.V. North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association: Heart Rate
Variability, Clinical and Performance Applications in Recreational Therapy (October,
2016, Greensboro, NC). (State)
2015
Russoniello, C, Reese, R, Evans, J.P., Bart-Knauer, B., Fish, M., *Brown Bochicchio,
C and *Laing, B. (2015) .A Pilot Study on the Effectiveness of Mobile TeleHealth
Biofeedback in Improving Symptoms of PTSD in Military Members Exposed to
Combat (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2014-2015). Industry and Military Forum II: Connected Medical
Technologies. North Carolina Advanced Technologies Review, Raleigh, North
Carolina. (National)

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Russoniello, C. V. & Fish, M. (2015). The Use of Biofeedback in Recreational Therapy.
North Carolina Recreation Therapy Association Annual Conference, Raleigh, North
Carolina. (Regional)
2014
Russoniello, C.V. (2014, November). Brennan and Smith Lecture. Texas State
University (Invited) hhp.txstate.edu/Brennan-Smith-Lectures. Re-Engineering the
Recreation Professions. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2014, March). The Effects of Heart Rate Variability Training on
Marksmanship. 45th Annual Scientific Sessions; Applied Psychophysiology and
Biofeedback. Savannah, GA. March, 2014. Savannah, Georgia. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2014, March). Casual Video Games: A Review of Recent Historical
Research and Implications for Future Research. 45th Annual Scientific Sessions;
Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. March, 2014. Savannah, Georgia.
(National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2014, March). The Effectiveness of Mobile Tele-health
Biofeedback: Improving Symptoms of PTSD in Marines and Corpsmen Exposed to
Combat. 45th Annual Scientific Sessions; Applied Psychophysiology and
Biofeedback. Savannah, GA. March, 2014, Savannah, Georgia. (National)
2013
Russoniello, C. V. & *Laing, B. (2013). Development of Cell Phone Software for Health
Assessment and Biofeedback. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback,
Portland, Oregon. (National)
Russoniello, C. V., *Fish, M., & O'Brien, K. (2013). Casual Video Game Play as an
Augmentation Intervention for Depression and Co-Morbid Anxiety: A controlled
study. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Portland, Oregon. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2013). Mobile Biofeedback Games, Wounded Warriors, TBI, PTSD.
Games for Health Conference, Boston, Massachusetts. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2013). Body, Heart, and Mind: Assessment and Treatment of
Stress Related Conditions in Substance Abuse and Clinical Counseling. Annual
Professional Association of Rehabilitation Counselors (PARC) Conference, Atlantic
Beach, North Carolina. (State)
Russoniello, C. V. (2013). Second Annual Research Symposium. Operation Reentry,
Greenville, North Carolina. (Regional)

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2012
*Gallo, D., Robey, W., Russoniello, C., & *Fish, M. (2012). Using Heart Rate Variability
as a Physiologic Marker of Stress during the Performance of Complex Tasks.
Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. (National)
Russoniello, C. V., Tan, G., & Gervirtz, D. (2012, March). Psychophysiological Based
Treatment Options for PTSD. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and
Biofeedback, Baltimore, Maryland. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2012). Heart Rate Variability and Medicine. Brody Medical School
Medical Students, Greenville, North Carolina. (Local)
2011
Russoniello, C. V. (2011, March). Trauma and War: Psychophysiology and
Biofeedback Interventions. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, New
Orleans, Louisiana. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2011, March). Technology and Telemedicine Advances in
Prevention and Treatment of Combat Trauma. Association for Applied
Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, New Orleans, Louisiana. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2011, March). Health Games: Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
Applications. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, New
Orleans, Louisiana. (National)
Russoniello, C. V., *Fish, M., *Paton, H., *Styron, R., & *Maes, T. (2011, October).
Extreme Stress: Wounded Warriors and HRV. North Carolina Professional
Counselors Association, Raleigh, North Carolina. (State)
Russoniello, C. V. (2011, October). PTSD a Psychophysiological Perspective. North
East Biofeedback Association, West Chester, New York. (Regional)
2010
Russoniello, C. V., Landeck, D., Ford-Morie, J., & Lange, B. (2010). Virtual Reality,
Virtual Worlds, and Gaming: Technological Applications to Improve Health and
Human Performance in an Era of Personalized Medicine. Applied Psychophysiology
and Biofeedback, San Diego, California. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2010). Extreme Stress: Wounded Warrior. (Invited) Cleveland
Clinic's Heart Brain Summit, Las Vegas, Nevada. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2010). The Efficacy of Casual Video Games in Improving
Depression, Anxiety and Cognition. Games for Health Conference, Boston,
Massachusetts. (National)

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Russoniello, C. V. (2010). PTSD and Wounded Warriors: A Psychophysiology
Perspective. Licensed Professional Counselors of North Carolina Annual
Conference, Cary, North Carolina. (State)
Russoniello, C. V. (2010). A Randomized Controlled Study of the Effects of Casual
Video Games on Mood and Stress. Triangle Games Conference, Raleigh, North
Carolina. (Regional)
2009
Russoniello, C. V. & Parks, J. (2009). EEG and HRV and Psychological Correlates
While Playing Bejeweled II. 14th Annual Cyberpsychology Conference, Verbania,
Italy. (International)
Spira, J., Johnson, S., McLay, R., Popovic, S., Russoniello, C., Dennis Wood (2009).
Expert Panel: Future Directions of Technological Advances in Prevention,
Assessment, and Treatment for Military Deployment Mental Health. 14th Annual
Cyberpsychology Conference, Verbania, Italy. (International)
Russoniello, C. V. (2009). Professional Standards and Ethics. Applied
Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2009). Training for Optimal Performance (TOP). Applied
Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (National)
Spira, J. & Russoniello, C. (2009). What's New in PTSD Treatment? Applied
Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, San Diego, California. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2009). Basic Re-Training. Triangle Games Conference, Raleigh,
North Carolina. (State)
Russoniello, C. V. (2009, November). The Role of Biofeedback Practitioners in Health
Care Reform. North Carolina Biofeedback Association, Winston Salem, North
Carolina. (State)
Russoniello, C. V., McGhee, S., & *Maes, T. (2009). The Effectiveness of a Behavioral
Medicine Intervention in Reducing Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress in African
American Children after a Natural Disaster. The 6th Annual Jean Mills Health
Symposium, Greenville, North Carolina. (Regional)
Russoniello, C. V. (2009). Safety Issues and Services for Returning Veterans. East
Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina. (Local)
2008
Russoniello, C. V. (2008). The Effect of Stress on Heart Rate Variability and
Autonomic Function in Atopic Dermatitis Patients. International Investigative
Dermatology Conference, Kyoto, Japan. (International)

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Russoniello, C. V. (2008). PTSD: Overview of Assessment and Interventions. Applied
Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Washington, District of Columbia (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2008). Professional Standards and Ethics. Applied
Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Daytona Beach, Florida. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2008). The Use of Virtual Reality in the Assessment, Treatment
and Evaluation of PTSD and TBI. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback,
Washington, District of Columbia. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2008). Co-morbidities of Blast Injury: PTSD, Pain, Other Psychiatric
and Somatic Symptoms. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Washington,
District of Columbia. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2008). A measurement of the effectiveness of casual video games
in increasing mood and decreasing stress. Games for Health Conference, Baltimore,
Maryland. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2008). Operation Re:Entry: Rehabilitation Challenges Facing
Military Personnel. Biofeedback for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries and
PTSD. East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina. (Local)
2007
Russoniello, C. V. (2007). The Use of Self-Regulatory Techniques in Health and
Healing. Southeast Therapeutic Recreation Symposium (STRS), Atlanta, Georgia.
(Regional)
Russoniello, C. V. (2007). Behavioral Medicine: Applications for Recreational Therapy:
An Overview. Southeast Therapeutic Recreation Symposium (STRS), Atlanta,
Georgia. (Regional)
Russoniello, C. V. (2007). Behavioral Medicine: Advanced Applications for
Recreational Therapy An Overview. Southeast Therapeutic Recreation Symposium
(STRS), Atlanta, Georgia. (Regional)
2006
Russoniello, C. V. (2006). Recovering from Hurricanes and Flooding Over Time:
Lessons Learned from a Child Cohort. Society of Behavioral Medicine. Society of
Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco, California. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2006). From mathematical algorithm to bedside cardiac care: A
collaborative business model. New Era Cardiac Care, Malibu, California. (National)

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Russoniello, C. V. (2006). The Reduction of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms
after Hurricanes using a Behavioral Medicine Intervention. Society of Behavioral
Medicine, San Francisco, California. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2006). The Use of Self-Regulatory Techniques in Health and
Healing. The Relaxation Response and Autogenics. Southeast Therapeutic
Recreation Symposium (STRS), Greenville, South Carolina. (Regional)
Russoniello, C. V. (2006). Behavioral Medicine: Applications for Recreational Therapy
an Overview. Southeast Therapeutic Recreation Symposium (STRS), Greenville,
South Carolina. (Regional)
Russoniello, C. V. (2006). Behavioral Medicine: Advanced Applications for
Recreational Therapy An Overview. Southeast Therapeutic Recreation Symposium
(STRS), Greenville, South Carolina. (Regional)
2005
Russoniello, C. V. (2005). Behavioral Medicine: Applications for Recreational Therapy
an Overview. Southeast Therapeutic Recreation Symposium (STRS), Gatlinburg,
Tennessee. (Regional)
Russoniello, C. V. (2005). Behavioral Medicine: Advanced Applications for
Recreational Therapy An Overview. Southeast Therapeutic Recreation Symposium
(STRS), Gatlinburg, Tennessee. (Regional)
Russoniello, C. V. (2005). The Use of Self-Regulatory Techniques in Health and
Healing. The Relaxation Response and Autogenics. Southeast Therapeutic
Recreation Symposium (STRS), Gatlinburg, Tennessee. (Regional)
2004
Russoniello, C. V. (2004). Heart Rate Variability: Applications in Recreational Therapy.
American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA), Kansas City, Missouri.
(National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2004). Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Applications for Recreational
Therapy. American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA), unknown,
Unknown. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2004). The Use of Self-Regulation Techniques in Recreational
Therapy. American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA), Kansas City,
Missouri. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2004). A measurement of stress reactivity in obese children.
Society of Behavioral Medicine 25th Scientific Meetings, Washington, DC. (National)

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Russoniello, C. V. (2004). The prescription of recreational activity in disease
prevention. Steps to Healthier US National Prevention Summit, Baltimore, Maryland.
(National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2004). Step to a Healthier US. American Therapeutic Recreation
Association (ATRA), Kansas City, Montana. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2004). Biofeedback. North Carolina Recreation Therapy
Association Student-Professional Issues Forum, Greenville, North Carolina. (State)
Russoniello, C. V. (2004). Behavioral Medicine: Applications for Recreational Therapy
an Overview. Southeast Therapeutic Recreation Symposium (STRS), Greenville,
South Carolina. (Regional)
Russoniello, C. V. (2004). Behavioral Medicine: Advanced Applications for
Recreational Therapy An Overview. Southeast Therapeutic Recreation Symposium
(STRS), Greenville, South Carolina. (Regional)
Russoniello, C. V. (2004). The Use of Self-Regulatory Techniques in Health and
Healing. The Relaxation Response and Autogenics. Southeast Therapeutic
Recreation Symposium (STRS), Greenville, South Carolina. (Regional)
2003
Pougatchev, V. & Russoniello, C. V. (2003). A comparison of electrocardiography and
photoplethesmography in measuring heart rate variability. International symposium
on Heart Rate Variability: theoretical aspects and practical application', ljevsk,
Russia. (International)
Russoniello, C. V. (2003). Health Related Service Learning. American Therapeutic
Recreation Association (ATRA), Atlanta, Georgia. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2003). Healthy People 2010 and Recreational Therapy:
Opportunities for Growth in the Public Health Sector. American Therapeutic
Recreation Association (ATRA), Atlanta, Georgia. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2003). A Story Unfolding: The East Carolina-Tillery Partnership for
Health. Campus Community Partnerships for Health National Conference, San
Diego, California. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2003). Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress in Children after
Hurricane Floyd. North Carolina Institute for Disaster Studies, Chapel Hill, NC.
(National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2003). A comparison of electrocardiography and
photoplethesmography in measuring heart rate variability. Applied Psychophysiology
and Biofeedback, Daytona Beach, FL. (National)

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Russoniello, C. V. (2003). Service learning within recreational therapy curriculum.
North Carolina Recreation Therapy Association, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
(State)
Russoniello, C. V. (2003). Behavioral Medicine: Applications for Recreational Therapy
an Overview. Southeast Therapeutic Recreation Symposium (STRS), Wilmington,
North Carolina. (Regional)
Russoniello, C. V. (2003). Behavioral Medicine: Advanced Applications for
Recreational Therapy An Overview. Southeast Therapeutic Recreation Symposium
(STRS), Wilmington, North Carolina. (Regional)
Russoniello, C. V. (2003). The Use of Self-Regulatory Techniques in Health and
Healing. The Relaxation Response and Autogenics. Southeast Therapeutic
Recreation Symposium (STRS), Wilmington, North Carolina. (Regional)
Russoniello, C. V. (2003). Psychophysiology: Trans-disciplinary Applications. College
of Health and Human Performance. East Carolina University: Biofeedback,
Greenville, North Carolina. (Local)
2002
Russoniello, C. V. (2002). Effects of a Physical Activity Program on Heart Rate
Variability in Obese Children. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Chicago,
IL. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2002). Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress in Children after
Hurricane Floyd. Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco, CA. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2002). Biofeedback as Traditional Medicine. National Institutes of
Health, Bethesda, Maryland. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2002). Biofeedback and Recreational Therapy. North Carolina
Recreation Therapy Association, Wilmington, North Carolina. (State)
Russoniello, C. V. (2002). Behavioral Medicine: Applications for Recreational Therapy
an Overview. Southeast Therapeutic Recreation Symposium (STRS), Gatlinburg,
Tennessee. (Regional)
Russoniello, C. V. (2002). Behavioral Medicine: Advanced Applications for
Recreational Therapy An Overview. Southeast Therapeutic Recreation Symposium
(STRS), Gatlinburg, Tennessee. (Regional)
Russoniello, C. V. (2002). The Use of Self-Regulatory Techniques in Health and
Healing. The Relaxation Response and Autogenics. Southeast Therapeutic
Recreation Symposium (STRS), Gatlinburg, Tennessee. (Regional)

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2001
Russoniello, C. V. (2001). An Analysis of Heart Rate Variability and Cortisol Changes
in Obese Children after a Physical Activity Program. American Therapeutic
Recreation Association (ATRA), Kansas City, Kansas. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2001). The Effectiveness of a Recreational Therapy Intervention in
Reducing Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder after a Natural Disaster.
American Therapeutic Recreation Association, Kansas City Kansas. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2001). Effects of a Physical Activity Program on Heart Rate
Variability and Cortisol in Obese Children. The University of North Carolina Institute
of Nutrition's Annual Research Symposium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2001). Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress and Children: A Disaster
Relief Intervention. East Carolina University Conference: Of People, Place, and
Progress: Extended Recovery on the Coastal Plain, Greenville, NC. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2001). Healthy People 2010: Implications for Recreational Therapy.
American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA), Washington, District of
Columbia. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2001). Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Children:
Implications for Recreational Therapy Program Delivery. American Therapeutic
Recreation Association (ATRA), Washington, District of Columbia. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2001). Behavioral Medicine: Applications for Recreational Therapy.
American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA), Washington, DC. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2001). Behavioral Medicine: Applications for Recreational Therapy
an Overview. Southeast Therapeutic Recreation Symposium (STRS), Charleston,
South Carolina. (Regional)
Russoniello, C. V. (2001). Behavioral Medicine: Advanced Applications for
Recreational Therapy An Overview. Southeast Therapeutic Recreation Symposium
(STRS), Charleston, South Carolina. (Regional)
Russoniello, C. V. (2001). The Use of Self-Regulatory Techniques in Health and
Healing. The Relaxation Response and Autogenics. Southeast Therapeutic
Recreation Symposium (STRS), Charleston, South Carolina. (Regional)
Russoniello, C. V. (2001). Physical and Emotional Aspects of Disasters. Pitt County
Schools: Close Up Foundation, Greenville, North Carolina. (Local)

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2000
Russoniello, C. V. (2000). The Relaxation Response: Applications and Use in
Recreational Therapy. National Recreation and Park Association, Phoenix, Arizona.
(National)
Russoniello, C. V. (2000). Biofeedback. East Carolina University's 9th Annual
Technology Exposition, Greenville, North Carolina. (Local)
1999
Russoniello, C. V. (1999). Biopsychosocial Intervention and Posttraumatic Stress: The
Pattillo A+ Elementary School Disaster Relief Project. East Carolina University,
Greenville, North Carolina. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (1999). Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. East Carolina
University's 8th Annual Technology Exposition, Greenville, North Carolina. (Local)
1997
Russoniello, C. V. (1997). Behavioral Medicine: A model for recreational therapy. Mid-
East Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Regional)
1996
Russoniello, C. V. (1996). A study of physiological and psychological changes in
Alcoholic patients after recreational therapy treatments. International Conference on
Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC. (National)
1995
Russoniello, C. V. (1995). Keynote Address: Embracing Change: Positioning the
recreational therapy profession for the next millennium. 27th Annual Pennsylvania
Therapeutic Recreation Institute, Mechanicsburg, PA. (National)
1994
Russoniello, C. V. (1994). MindBody Medicine: Implications for recreational therapy
practice. American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference,
Orlando, Florida. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (1994). Leadership And Performance: The keys to success.
American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida.
(National)
Russoniello, C. V. (1994). Health Care Reform: A Grassroots Approach. American
Therapeutic Recreation Association, Washington, DC. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (1994). Understanding Paradigms in Therapeutic Recreation. Mid-
East Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Regional)

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Russoniello, C. V. (1994). Recreational Therapy: A medicine model. Mid-East
Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Regional)
1993
Russoniello, C. V. (1993). Research: A critical thinking process. University of Idaho,
Moscow, ID. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (1993). Research Panel: Clinical Research in Recreational Therapy.
American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference, Towson,
Maryland. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (1993). Recreational Therapy: A practice of caring. American
Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference, Towson, Maryland.
(National)
1992
Russoniello, C. V. (1992). Recreational Therapy: An Alternative Medicine Model.
University of Utah: International Conference on Leisure and Mental Health, Salt
Lake City, UT. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (1992). Fun: We all want and need it: A thesis on why this is so.
American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference, Breckenridge,
Colorado. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (1992). Dynamic Leadership: The Backbone of the American
Therapeutic Recreation Association. American Therapeutic Recreation
Association Annual Conference, Breckenridge, Colorado. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (1992). Ethical Dilemmas in Medical Research. Institutional Review
Board-Billings, Missoula, Montana. (Local)
Russoniello, C. V. (1992). Ethical Dilemmas in Medical Research. Sacred Heart
Medical Center, Spokane, Washington. (Local)
1991
Russoniello, C. V. (1991). An Exploratory Study of Physiological and Psychological
Changes in Alcoholic Patients after Recreational Therapy. American Therapeutic
Recreation Association Annual Conference, Spokane, Washington. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (1991). Physiological and Psychological Changes in Alcoholic
Patients after Recreational Therapy Treatment. Temple University: Research
Symposium, Philadelphia, PA. (National)

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1990
Russoniello, C. V. (1990). An Introduction to Recreational Therapy; Leadership versus
Management. American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference,
Kansas City, Kansas. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (1990). Healthy Lifestyles: Just say yes!! Sacred Heart Medical
Center, Spokane, Washington. (Local)
1989
Russoniello, C. V. (1989). Visionary Leadership and Strategic Planning: Partners in
success; Continuity of Care: A synergistic approach to treatment services.
American Therapeutic Recreation Association Mid-Year Conference, Tempe,
Arizona. (National)
Russoniello, C. V. (1989). Computerized Assessments and Their Clinical Applications.
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington. (Local)
1988
Russoniello, C. V. (1988). The Leisure Diagnostic Battery: Clinical and research
applications. American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference,
Cincinnati, Ohio. (National)
1987
Russoniello, C. V. (1987). Filling the Void: Constructive approaches for coping with
illness and life. Sacred Heart Medical Center Grand Rounds, Spokane,
Washington. (Local)
Recent Courses Taught:
Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Principles & Practices – RCTX 6001
Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Lab – RCTX 6002
Advanced Biofeedback Lab – RCTX 6003
Advanced Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Lab – RCTX 6003
Capstone Experience in Recreational Therapy – RCTX 6502
Special Topics in Recreation & Leisure – RCLS 6803
Stress Management: Principles and Practices – RCTX 4001
Thesis – RCLS 7000
Thesis - Summer Research – RCLS 7001
Dissertation/Thesis Committees
2017-2018
Aaron Craven. Rehabilitation Counseling. The Effects of HRV Training on Anxiety in
Active Duty Marines with Diagnosed PTSD. Chair-Thesis.

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Emily Reames. Recreational Therapy Administration. A Randomized, Controlled study
of the Efficacy of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback in Reducing Symptoms of
Migraine Headache. Chair-Thesis.
John Locke. Rehabilitation Counseling. The Effects of HRV Training on Psychological
Symptoms in Active Duty Marines with Diagnosed PTSD.
Christina Brown-Bocchichio, Addiction and Rehabilitation Sciences. Brain Changes
after Remote Heart Rate variability Training using Functional Near Infrared (fNIR)
imaging technology. Member- Doctoral Dissertation.
Genesis Molina-Cruz. College of Engineering and Technology. Identifying A Cross-
Correlation Between Heart Rate Variability and Skin Conductance Using Pain
Intensity On Healthy College Students. Member-Thesis.
2016
Dominquie Clemmons-James. The Integrated 50-Minute Hour: Person-Centered
Counseling and Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Training. Member- Doctoral
Dissertation.
2015
Meagan Lacks. Marriage and Family Medical Therapy. His and Hers: How Military
Spouses Experience Physical, Psychological, and Relational Health. Member
Doctoral Dissertation.
Grace Wilson. Trauma, Coping, and the Couple Relationship: An Investigation of
Pregnant Couples’ Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Health. Member-Doctoral
Dissertation.
Amelia Muse. Marriage and Family Medical Therapy. Biopsychosocial Health of Military
Members and their Spouses. Member-Doctoral Dissertation.
2014
Matthew Fish. Addiction and Rehabilitation Science. A Measurement of the Efficacy of
casual video games combined with psychotropic medications in reducing
symptoms of anxiety. Chair-Doctoral Dissertation.
Brenton Laing. The Effects of Heart Rate Variability Training on Marksmanship.
Chair-Thesis.
Tami Fragedakis. Addiction and Rehabilitation Sciences. A Process Evaluation of the
Use of a Training Protocol Integrating Biofeedback and Neurofeedback in a
Counseling Setting: Consideration of the Working Alliance and Treatment
Satisfaction. Member-Doctoral Dissertation.

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2013
Grace Wilson. Trauma, Coping, And The Couple Relationship: An Investigation of
Pregnant Couples’ Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Health. Member-Thesis.
Amelia Muse. Marriage and Family Medical Therapy: Biopsychosocial Health of Military
Members and their Spouses. Member-Thesis.
Meagan Lacks. Marriage and Family Medical Therapy. His and Hers: How Military
Spouses Experience Physical, Psychological, and Relational Health. Member-
Thesis.
2012
Ruth-Ann Styron. Recreational Therapy. A Measurement of the Effectiveness of
Casual Video Games in Improving Cognition in People over 50. Member-Thesis.
2011
Matthew Fish. Department of Addiction and Rehabilitation Sciences. A Measurement of
the Efficacy of Prescribed Casual Video Games versus Psychotropic Medication in
Reducing Symptoms of Anxiety. Chair-Dissertation.
Melisa Lewis. Biopsychosocial health of military members and their spouses. Member-
Dissertation.
2009
Matthew Fish. A Randomized controlled study of the Effectiveness of Prescribed Casual
Video Games in Reducing Symptoms of Anxiety.
2007
Jennifer Parks. A Randomized Controlled Study of Partner Dancing and Intimacy in
Returning Combat Marines.
2006
Tami S. Maes. A Phenomenology of Children's Experience after a Natural Disaster.
Chair-Thesis.
2003
Jenelle Mallette. The Effectiveness of a Parenting Program on the Changing Attitudes
of African American Adolescents towards Child Rearing. Member-Thesis.
2002
David Howard. Rehabilitation Science Department University of Florida. Psychosocial
Adaptation and the Role of Leisure Following Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and
Treatment. Ex-officio Member-Dissertation.

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Angela Hershberger. Exercise Science. Responses of Salivary Cortisol. Interstitial
Glycerol and Glucose, and Adipose Tissue Blood Flow to Feeding and Exercise in
Lean and Obese Children. Member-Thesis.
2001
Jenifer Beatley. The Effectiveness of Recreational Therapy in Reducing Posttraumatic
Stress among Children Following a Natural Disaster. Member-Thesis.
Laura Foster. The Effects of a Chair Exercise Program on the Quality of Life and
Functional Skills of Older Rural Adults. Member-Thesis.
Other Teaching Activities
2014
Doctoral Student Mentor Award-Nomination.
2013
Doctoral Student Mentor Award-Nomination.
2008
Teacher Scholar Award. College of Health and Human Performance. Nomination.
2010
Course (New) - Creation/Delivery: Conventional. Curriculum development for graduate
level stress management course. Involved the splitting of the course into
undergraduate and graduate and preparing separate curriculums.
2009
Course (New) - Creation/Delivery: Conventional. Developed and implemented course
content for undergraduate Stress Management course.
2007
Russoniello, C. V. 2007 Teaching Grant Recipient: Development of an Interactive On-
line Biofeedback Laboratory Manual, Principal Investigator.
2006
Course (New) - Creation/Delivery: Conventional. Co-developed and implemented RCTX
4260 Practicum class.
2005
Course (New) - Creation/Delivery: Conventional. Development of RCTX 4210, 4211 &
6001, 6002, and 6003 Biofeedback courses and Lab. Creation/Delivery: Online
2007
Course (New) - Creation/Delivery: Online. Created on line Global Classroom versions of
Biofeedback courses (RCTX 6001, 6002, 4210, 4211).

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2001
Russoniello, C. V. East Carolina University Biofeedback: A Distance Education
Initiative, Principal Investigator.
Consulting
2017-
Duke University. Eric Elbogen, PhD PI. “Mobile Neurofeedback and Cognitive
Rehabilitation to Manage Pain in Veterans with PTSD and TBI” NIH-DoD-VA Pain
Management Collaboratory - Pragmatic Clinical Trials Demonstration Projects.
Assisting with the development of mobile neurofeedback training.
2009-
University of Miami. Stress Reactivity in Atopic Eczema. Collaborating on research
using physiological measurements to develop new theories about the relationship
between atopic eczema and stress.
2008-
Biocom Technologies, Clinical Consultant for Physiological Measuring Equipment, I
have conducted studies for this private firm and continue to provide clinical
consultation on product development.
2012-2017
Veteran's Administration, Consulted on a monthly basis at Greenville, NC Vet Center,
conduct case reviews with staff at the Vet Center on a monthly basis.
Other Activities
2016
Internal Academic Program Reviewer for the Department of Addictions and
Rehabilitation Sciences.
2014
Internal Academic Program Reviewer for the Masters in Education Degree
Service to the Profession
2012
Member-Foundation for Education and Research in Biofeedback.
2011
President, Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Golden,
Colorado.
2006-2008
Board of Directors, Biofeedback Certification International Alliance. Arvada, CO
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1989-1992
President, American Therapeutic Recreation Association.
1988-1990
Founding President. Inland Northwest Therapeutic Recreation Association (First Local
Chapter Affiliate).
1991
Founding Executive Director, Washington State Therapeutic Recreation Association.
Service to the Community
2018
Joint Recovery Team Mission: Saipan (July, 2018).
A program to assist in the recovery of missing US Service Members lost in wars
and conflicts. Partners include East Carolina University’s Maritime Studies
Program (ECU MSP) and the Center for Applied Psychophysiology (CAP), Task
Force Dagger Foundation (TFD), Department of Defense, Defense POW/MIA
Accounting Agency (DOD DPAA), and Florida Public Archaeology Network
(FPAN).
Purpose
Establishing a greater purpose to our severely wounded, ill, or injured Special
Operations Forces (SOF) personnel to participate in the recovery and repatriation
of our Missing US Personnel. The goal is to train in archaeological and historical
techniques to empower our SOF personnel to discover through this mission that
they can do more and be more.
CAP will be remotely recording and analyzing physiological data of the Wounded
Warriors during the Mission.
2008-
Wounded Warrior Program.
The center continues its longstanding program with USMC Wounded Warrior
Battalion East at Camp Lejeune. The program provides biofeedback and
neurofeedback services as well as therapeutic trips i.e. fly fishing and kayaking to
ameliorate symptoms of PTSD and TBI and to facilitate transitioning into civilian
life.
2010
United States of America Freedom Award
presented to East Carolina University by the United States Department of Defense.
The award, in its 15th year, is the highest recognition given by the U.S.
Government to employers for their outstanding support of their associates who
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summarized in Chancellor Ballard’s comments in a personal letter. “This
outstanding university recognition was made possible through the excellent efforts
of a number of highly involved academic leaders on campus. “Your work with the
Wounded Warriors was such an effort and we proudly highlighted your efforts as a
critical part of the nomination package”…..
Community Biofeedback Services
CAP continues to provide biofeedback and neurofeedback services to community
members in need on a sliding fee basis.
2009-2010
Pathways Behavioral Health Program: CAP provided biofeedback services to children
in need.
1999-2001
Pattillo A+ Elementary School Disaster Relief Project.
Conducted a 2 year program for 4th and 5th grade students after Hurricane Floyd.
Established the prevalence of PTSD in 4th grade Cohort and implemented
successful symptom reduction program.
Other Activities
2008-
Certificate Director, Biofeedback: Developed the biofeedback curriculum and
implemented a 12 credit hour graduate certificate in biofeedback in 2008. I have
been the director of this certificate since this time.
Advanced Biofeedback Supervision: I developed the curriculum and have directed
the Advanced Biofeedback Lab since 2006. The Lab involves students working
with community residents using biofeedback as an intervention. The direction
includes coordination and implementation of all aspects of the student experience
and biofeedback services.
Department Assignments
2018-Search Committee Fixed term position
2018-Search Committee Tenure track position
2013-2017: Promotion Committee
2013-2017: Tenure Committee
2013-2015: RCLS Graduate Faculty
2013-2014: Recreational Therapy Biofeedback Faculty Search Committee
2013-2014: Biofeedback Curriculum Committee
2012-2013: Department Search Committee Chair Committee
2009-2010: Recreational Therapy Accreditation Review
2009-2010: RCLS Promotion (to Associate Professor) Committee
2007-2008: RCLS Tenure Committee
2008-2009: RCLS Promotion Committee (to Associate Professor)
2008-2009: RCLS Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

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2008-2009: RCLS Graduate Curriculum Committee
2008-2009: RCTX Faculty Search Committee
2007-2008: RCLS Promotion to Associate Professor Committee
2007-2008: RCLS Graduate Curriculum
2007-2008: RCLS Undergraduate Curriculum
2006-2007: Graduate Curriculum
2006-2007: Undergraduate Curriculum
2006-2007: Tenure Committee
2006-2007: Recreational Therapy Search
College Assignments
2013-2016: Research Awards Committee. Chair
2013-2016: Professional Service Award Committee Chair.
2015-HHP Strategic Planning Committee
2014-2015: HHP Service Committee
2014-2015: HHP Research Awards
2013-2014: HHP Graduate Faculty
2007-2008: HHP Graduate Curriculum Committee
2006-2007: Graduate Curriculum Committee
University Assignments
2014-2018: Student Veteran Services Advisory Committee
2012-2015: Graduate School Council (Appointed by the Faculty Senate)
2009-2010: Research and Creativity Awards Committee: Review grant proposals
submitted to the committee being considered for research and creativity awards
2008-2010 Intellectual Property Committee
2007-2009: Teaching Grants Committee
2005-2007: Readmission Appeals Committee
Associate Editor
2012-2018: Games for Health: Research, Development and Clinical Applications.
2008-2018: Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.
2017-2018: Digital Health.
2017-2018: Frontiers in Psychology
2002-2018: American Journal of Recreation Therapy.
Recent Professional Development
2017
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS): Mobile
Technologies, Connected Health and Big Data Conference, Orlando, FL. February,
2017.
48th Annual Scientific Sessions: Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Chicago, Il.
March, 2017.

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San Diego State University. Coursera: Introduction to Big Data. 2017.
2016
Marital First Responders Training. East Carolina University. June 24, 2016.
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS): Mobile
Technologies, Connected Health and Big Data Conference, Washington, DC.
February, 2016.
47th Annual Scientific Sessions: Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Seattle,
WA. March, 2016.
2015
Annual CyberPsychology, CyberTherapy and Social Networking Conference,
Washington, District of Columbia.
46th Scientific Meetings. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Austin Texas.
Distinctive Honors and Awards
2018
The Centennial Award for Excellence. East Carolina University’s “highest award
given to faculty….
‘in recognition of ‘ambition’ as evidenced by an innovative or entrepreneurial
mindset, of critical analysis that defies the conventional wisdom, and/or action that
leads to a product or creation that is beneficial to the larger community”.
Outstanding Researcher Award. College of Health and Human Performance
(Nomination-Pending).
2017
Inducted into East Carolina University’s Distinguished Military Society
Recognized as an ECU Research Scholar
2015
Governor James E. Holshauser Award for Public Service. University of North
Carolina system’s highest award for public service.
Development of a Mobile Neurocognitive Assessment. Eastern North Carolina
Entrepreneurship Summit. First Place in the Scientific Innovation Category.
Develop of a Smart Phone Sensor and Health Apps. Eastern North Carolina
Entrepreneurship Summit. Second Place in Scientific Innovation Category

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Texas State University’s Brennan and Smith Lecture. Invited keynote lecture in honor
of two professors who were pioneers in Health and Human Performance research.
2013
Outstanding Researcher Award. College of Health and Human Performance, East
Carolina University.
2012
Outstanding Professional Service Award. College of Health and Human
Performance. Given for work with Wounded Warriors and Flood Victims as well as
professional association involvement.
2011
East Carolina University’s Office of Sponsored Programs Accelerator Award for early
stage seed funding for development and validation of selected university
inventions. These awards support prototype development, target validation,
software optimization or pre-commercial research.
2010
East Carolina University’s First Scholarship of Engagement Award. Office of Faculty
Excellence.
2008
East Carolina University Division of Research and Graduate Studies. Research and
Creativity Award. A Measurement of the Effectiveness of Video Games in
Improving Cognition in People over 50 years of Age.
2004
East Carolina University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Instruction for Research
Award. Dr. Nick Murray (Department of Kinesiology) and I shared this award that
involved the development of teaching materials using virtual reality.
2002
Edgecombe County Schools. “For your commitment and service to the children of
Pattillo A+ Elementary School.“ Given for the intervention work done after
Hurricane Floyd”.
2001
East Carolina University. Teaching Grant Award: Development of an Interactive On-
line Biofeedback Laboratory Manual.
American Therapeutic Recreation Association. President's Award for Outstanding
Service to the Association.

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1987
American Therapeutic Recreation Association. Outstanding Professional Award. The
highest award given to practitioners.