Teaching Interests
Research Interests
Featured grants
- Christopher, Russian J (Principal), Percent Contribution: %25, Sam Gregory (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %25, Waugh, Jonathan (Supporting), Percent Contribution: %25, Dunlevy, Crystal, Percent Contribution: %25. Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgement Skills in Recent Graduates of Associate Degree and Baccalaureate Degree Programs, American Association for Respiratory Care, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $48950. (Funded: October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019). Grant.
- Russian, Christopher J, Marshall, S G, Gonzales, Joshua Fidel (Co-Principal). The Relationship Between a Sleep-Disordered Breathing Questionnaire, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Measurements of Respiratory Muscle Strength, Texas Society for Allied Health Professions, $1500. (Funded: June 10, 2013). Grant.
- Russian, Christopher J (Principal), Gonzales, Joshua Fidel (Co-Principal). The Relationship Between a Sleep Disordered Breathing Questionnaire, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Measurements of Respiratory Muscle Strength, Texas Society of Allied Health Professions, $1495. (Funded: 2012). Grant.
- Russian, Christopher J, Gonzales, Joshua Fidel (Co-Principal). Assessment of Ventilator Data Prior to and During Endotracheal Tube Obstruction, Texas Society for Allied Health Professions, $1500. (Funded: July 16, 2012). Grant.
- Gonzales, Joshua Fidel (Principal), Russian, Christopher J. Determining Suction Catheter Size for Endotracheal Suction: A comparison of Endotracheal Tube Size to Suction Catheter RatiosThe Use of Clinical Simulation Videos to Enhance Simulation Practice, $1169. (Funded: October 12, 2011). Grant.
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Collins, K. P., & Russian, C. J. (n.d.). A Learning Needs Assessment in Participants with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Journal of Allied Health, 52(Spring 2023). https://doi.org/https://www.asahp.org/journal-of-allied-health
- Rodrigues, N. A., Farmer, T. A., Morley, R. H., Chacon, I. D., Hudgins, A. M., Russian, C. J., … Dekowski, S. A. (2021). Rest and Readiness in Unit-Based Specialty Care Perinatal Transport Team Clinicians: A Pilot Study. Neonatal Intensive Care, 34.
- Rodrigues, N. A., Smith, K. S., Selber, S. K., & Russian, C. J. (2019). Identifying Sleep as a Health Need in Student Veterans. Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine, 8(7), 531–546. Retrieved from https://www.ecronicon.com/ecprm/pdf/ECPRM-08-00414.pdf
- Russian, C. J., Armstead, S. V., Rosenthal, E., & Shapiro, M. (2025). Impact of respiratory muscle training on muscle strength, pulmonary function, symptoms, and quality of life in COPD. Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy, 61, 262–271. https://doi.org/10.29390/001c.146372
- Russian, C. J., & Armstead, S. V. (2025). Response to “Letter to the Editor: The importance of quantifying training loads and applying exercise principles in respiratory muscle training studies.” Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy, 61, 296–298. https://doi.org/10.29390/001c.151220
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: Honorary Member, Lambda Beta National Honor Society. 2008 - Present
- Award / Honor Nominee: Teaching Award of Honor, Texas State Alumni Association. June 2022
- Award / Honor Recipient: College Achievement Award - Excellence in Teaching, College of Health Professions. 2019 - 2020
- Award / Honor Recipient: College Achievement Award for Excellence in Service, College of Health Professions. 2018
- Award / Honor Recipient: Graduating Student Recognition Award: Named as a person at Texas State University who made a contribution to the academic career of a graduate. 2007 - 2014
Featured service activities
- Member
College Council
- Member
Graduate Council for Graduate College
- Member
Department of Respiratory Care, Curriculum Committee
Department of Respiratory Care, Scholarship Committee
- Member
Department of Respiratory Care, Student Selection Committee
- Member
Department of Respiratory Care, Medical Advisory Committee