Scholars in Communication Sciences and Disorders Secure Funding and National Recognition
In the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders, two professors at Syracuse University are making significant strides in their respective research areas.
Yalian Pei, an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, has received support from the University's Lerner Center Faculty Fellows Grant Program. Pei's research project, located within the same department, is focused on the relationship among health communication discrimination, cognitive communication disorders, and healthcare use among individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The project aims to advance science, policy, or practice in public health communications or population health.
While public search results do not reveal specific details about Pei's advancements or findings in TBI research, it is known that the project could potentially lead to external grant proposals and, ultimately, help reduce access disparities and improve recovery outcomes for individuals with TBI. For a comprehensive understanding of Pei's work on TBI, it is recommended to consult academic databases like PubMed, Google Scholar, or institutional research portals where individual researchers’ publications are listed.
Meanwhile, another researcher, Megan Leece, a research speech language pathologist, has been recognised for her contributions with the Distinguished Achievement Award from the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The award honours members who have excelled in communication sciences and disorders or the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology. Leece's achievements in communication sciences and disorders are not limited to research, as she has also made significant strides in student training, clinical presentations, publications, clinical research design, and high-quality therapy in clinical trials.
The research project led by Leece, like Pei's, is also conducted in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders. The findings from both projects could potentially provide valuable insights into healthcare access barriers faced by individuals with TBI and contribute to improving diagnosis, treatment, and recovery outcomes for those affected by TBI.
The Pediatric Audiology Laboratory, led by Beth Prieve, another prominent figure in the field, emphasizes linking auditory physiological processes to hearing impairment. Prieve's research focuses on the physiological and behavioral processes of the auditory system to improve hearing loss diagnosis. Established in 1990 at Syracuse University, the lab, founded by Prieve, focuses on identifying hearing loss in infants and children (birth to five years).
Professor Prieve has also received recognition for her exceptional service to the American Auditory Society, having been awarded the Wayne J. Staab Award. This honour acknowledges individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of audiology.
An article about these achievements was written by John H. Tibbetts, providing a comprehensive overview of the advancements made by these dedicated researchers at Syracuse University. Their work underscores the university's commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders and improving the lives of those affected by hearing impairment and TBI.
- The research projects led by Yalian Pei and Megan Leece, both in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Syracuse University, could potentially help advance scientific knowledge in health communication, cognitive communication disorders, healthcare use, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
- The field of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Syracure University is not only focusing on TBI research and therapy, but also on areas such as audiology, where Beth Prieve's Pediatric Audiology Laboratory identifies hearing loss in infants and children.
- The research conducted by these professors in Communication Sciences and Disorders, including Pei's work on TBI and Leece's contributions in speech-language pathology, could provide valuable insights into healthcare access barriers and contribute to improving diagnosis, treatment, and recovery outcomes for those affected by TBI and hearing impairment.
- These dedicated researchers' advancements in Communication Sciences and Disorders, such as their achievements in nutrition, education, and self-development, showcase Syracuse University's commitment to progress in science, health-and-wellness, fitness-and-exercise, mental-health, therapies-and-treatments, and learning.
