Vanessa Jean Rice

Vanessa Jean Rice is a researcher affiliated with the Centre for Exercise and Nutrition under the Faculty of Health Sciences. Her work focuses on exercise physiology, biomechanics, and public health interventions, particularly in workplace wellness, chronic disease management, and healthcare professional well-being. She collaborates across disciplines, contributing to studies on diabetes care, cardiac rehabilitation, and sports medicine. Her research emphasizes practical applications of exercise science to improve health outcomes and reduce risks in clinical and occupational settings.

Key research interests include evaluating workplace health programs, examining the impact of exercise physiology services on chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, and analyzing biomechanical factors affecting movement and injury prevention. She has explored topics such as postural control in hyper-pronated feet, nasal dilators' effects on cycling performance, and stress perceptions among healthcare workers.

Rice has contributed to both peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, showcasing her interdisciplinary approach. Her work highlights the integration of clinical practice and research to address real-world health challenges.