Reginald B. O'Hara

Dr. Reginald B. O'Hara holds a Doctorate Degree in Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences with a specialization in Exercise Physiology, a Master of Science Degree in Biological Sciences and Mathematics, and a Master of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology & Allied Professions, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Physical Sciences. He has 22 years of experience working as a Department of Defense (DoD) civil service scientist. Dr. O'Hara also completed a three-year special assignment as the lead Aerospace Physiologist for the U.S. Pacific Forces Command in the Republic of Korea. Before serving in his current role at WBAMC, he was the Military Performance Laboratory Director at the Center for the Intrepid, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas. Before accepting his position with the U.S. Army, Dr. O'Hara served as the lead scientific investigator for 12 years at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Wright Patterson AFB, OH. Dr. O'Hara created the first Human Performance Satellite Laboratory within the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, where he developed and tested an array of human performance technologies for the Air Force Special Operations Command. Dr. O'Hara co-authored the first Viper NHEXS, A Viper Neck Health & Conditioning Manual for all Department of Defense (DoD) U.S. Air Force fighter pilots. He has over 60 scientific publications and presentations in human performance, muscle physiology, and injury prevention. He was recently awarded a patent (Patent No: US 10,820,617 B1) from the United States Patent & Trademark Office for a technology that he invented and developed for all DoD Special Forces Operators, now a commercially available product. Dr. O'Hara is an avid runner, having completed 24 ultra-marathons.