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The featured speaker at the 2008 HESP commencement is Dr. Christy Ludlow, Ph.D. Dr. Ludlow received a B.Sc. in physiological psychology and an M.Sc. in speech-pathology and audiology from McGill University. After completing her clinical training, she received her Ph.D. in speech pathology and psycholinguistics from New York University. Dr. Ludlow moved to the NINDS to initiate laboratory work in speech physiology and joined the NINCDS Intramural Research Program in 1985. Dr. Ludlow received Honors of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in 2005 and the 2006 Award of the American Laryngological Association. Dr. Ludlow's section is studying the neurological organization and control of laryngeal function in voice, speech and swallowing, the pathogenesis of idiopathic voice and speech disorders, and the effects of functional electrical and sensory stimulation in severe swallowing disorders.
Christy L. Ludlow, Ph.D.
Chief, Laryngeal and Speech Section
Clinical Neurosciences Program, NINDS
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