Jennifer C. Reneker, PhD

Jennifer C. Reneker, PhD

Associate Professor-PT

Department:
SPH-Population Health Science

Email:
jreneker@umc.edu

Work Phone:
(601) 984-6326

Biography

Dr. Jennifer C. Reneker is an epidemiologist and innovator, focusing on physical therapy interventions. She is a faculty member in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Since 2012, Dr. Reneker’s research efforts have been directed towards the advancement of evidence-based prevention and management strategies for mild traumatic brain injury (i.e. concussion). In this area of inquiry, she has led and published numerous research studies. Currently, through the Center of Excellence in Telehealth at UMMC, she is the principal investigator for a Health Services Resource Administration (HRSA) funded project utilizing an innovative strategy in headset virtual reality to diagnose and treat injury in collegiate athletes. This project is the third in a line of inquiry which is seeking to develop novel preventive training, diagnostic examination tests, and rehabilitative treatments using virtual reality to address concussion, both in-person and remotely through telehealth. Dr. Reneker’s interest in innovative ways to diagnose and treat sensorimotor deficits after concussion and her pursuit of technological capacities has led to the pursuit of methods and system patents.

Education

Kent State University, PhD, Public Health2015
Walsh University, MS, Physical Therapy2000
The University of Akron, BS, Biology1997

Specialty Certification Licensure

Licensure, Licensure, Ohio State Board of Physical therapy08/2000 - 01/2022
Certification, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Emory University05/2017 - Present
Certification, Neurologic Clinical Specialty, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists06/2009 - 06/2029
Licensure, Physical Therapist, Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy04/2016 - 06/2022

Current Positions

Assistant Dean, School of Population Health02/2020 - Present
Assistant Professor, School of Population Health, Department of Population Health Sciences02/2020 - Present
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi 39216

Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments

Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Physical Therapy07/2016 - 02/2020
Assistant Professor, Walsh University, Department of Physical Therapy05/2010 - 05/2016