Evangelos A. Christou
Professor
- Applied Physiology & Kinesiology
- Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Disorders
- Neurology
University of Florida
Why am I in academia?
“Academia is more than a job to me; it’s a fulfilling career that aligns with my core values. It enables me to contribute to science with the potential to aid those in need, fosters creativity through engagement with bright young minds, and offers the privilege of mentoring the next generation of brilliant scientists. Through this process, I not only pass on my knowledge but also witness the transformative journey of my mentees into outstanding individuals and professionals.”
Research Interests
I aim to understand the neurophysiological mechanisms that underlie movement deficits and develop effective rehabilitation protocols to counter these deficits.
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” — Leonardo da Vinci
EDUCATION
| 2000-2006 | Postdoc Training | Neurophysiology | University of Colorado, Boulder, CO |
| 2000 | Ph.D. | Kinesiology: Motor Learning | University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL |
| 1997 | M.S. | Kinesiology: Motor Control | University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL |
| 1994 | A.T.C. | Athletic Training Certified | Truman State University, Kirksville, MO |
| 1994 | B.S. | Exercise Science | Truman State University, Kirksville, MO |
POSITIONS
| 2020-date | Professor, Department of Neurology, Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, FL |
| 2016-date | Professor, Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology, Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, FL |
| 2012-2016 | Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, FL |
| 2010-date | Associate Professor, Dept. Applied Physiology & Kinesiology, Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, FL |
| 2008-2010 | Assistant Professor, Texas Brain & Spine Institute, Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX |
| 2007-2010 | Assistant Professor, Faculty of Neuroscience, Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX |
| 2006-2010 | Assistant Professor, Dept. of Health & Kinesiology, Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX |
| 2004-2006 | Senior Research Associate, Dept. of Integrative Physiology, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder, CO |
| 2000-2004 | Research Associate, Dept. of Integrative Physiology, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder, CO |
HONORS AND AWARDS
| 2018-2021 | University of Florida Term Professor |
| 2018 | University of Florida Mentor of the Year |
| 2016-2019 | University of Florida Research Foundation Research Professorship |
| 2014 | Teacher of the Year, College of Health and Human Performance, Univ. of Florida. |
| 2000 | Laura J. Huelster Scholarship, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL |
| 1995 | T. K Cureton Physical Fitness Research Award, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL |
| 1994 | Cum Laude, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO |
| 1993 | Outstanding Exercise Science Student, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO |
| 1993 | International Scholarship Award, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO |
R01 NS131342 Christou, Okun
Dates: 2024-2029
ADVANCING THALAMIC NEUROSTIMULATION FOR SUPPRESSING ESSENTIAL VOICE TREMOR
Role: PI
R01 NS122943 Shukla
Dates: 2022-2027
PROGRESSIVE RESISTANCE EXERCISE AND DYSTONIA PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Role: Co-I
R01 NS58487 Vaillancourt
Dates: 2021-2026
PRECLINICAL MARKERS OF PARKINSONISM
Role: Co-I
T32 NS 82169-06 Bowers/Vaillancourt (PIs)
Dates: 2015-2024
INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING IN MOVEMENT DISORDERS AND NEURORESTORATION
Role: Mentor
R21 AG081704 Shinohara
Dates: 2024-2026
PAIRING tVNS WITH MOTOR SKILL TRAINING IN OLDER ADULTS
Role: Co-I
PUBLICATIONS