Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
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2023 - Present
Communication Sciences,
Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
Recent Publications
Eating and swallowing care disparities in persons with dementia: A conceptual framework.
Journal Article Alzheimers Dement · February 2025 INTRODUCTION: Eating and swallowing difficulties are prevalent and distressing among persons living with dementia (PLWD). These challenges may be especially burdensome for PLWD in lower-resourced settings, where environmental factors such as social support ... Full text Link to item CitePreoperative dysphagia and adverse postoperative outcomes in middle aged and older adults.
Journal Article J Clin Anesth · January 2025 BACKGROUND: Dysphagia is a swallowing impairment with adverse health consequences. The impact of preoperative dysphagia on postoperative outcomes is not known. This study will examine the association between preoperative dysphagia and postoperative outcome ... Full text Link to item CiteRemote respiratory resistance exercise training improves respiratory function in individuals with VCP multisystem proteinopathy.
Journal Article Neuromuscul Disord · January 2024 Valosin-containing protein (VCP) disease is an autosomal dominant multisystem proteinopathy associated with hereditary inclusion body myopathy, Paget disease of bone, and frontotemporal dementia. Myopathy frequently results in respiratory muscle weakness, ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Mechanistic Study of Inspiratory Training in Childhood Asthma
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2023 - 2028Understanding language production after right hemisphere stroke using lesion symptom mapping.
ResearchAdvisor · Awarded by National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders · 2022 - 2027Otolaryngology Surgeon- Scientist career Path (OSSP) program
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders · 2022 - 2027View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of Florida ·
2007
Ph.D.