Amy E. Ramage

Amy E. Ramage, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor and Research Coordinator in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of New Hampshire. She directs the Cognition, Brain and Language Team (CoBALT), investigating neurologic interactions between cognition, emotion, and communication in acquired brain injuries. Her research identifies biomarkers and behavioral predictors to optimize neural system treatments. She is an active member of the Academy for Neurogenic Communication Disorders and Sciences (ANCDS) and the Society for the Neurobiology of Language.

Education:

• Ph.D., Speech-Language Pathology and Cognitive Psychology, University of Arizona
• M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, University of Arizona
• B.S., Speech and Hearing Sciences, Texas Tech University

Research Focus: Dr. Ramage specializes in communicative disorders, neuroimaging, and neurologic conditions like traumatic brain injury and aphasia. Her work integrates fMRI and discourse analysis to map cognitive-communication impairments. Key areas include identifying neural predictors of recovery, developing assessment tools for vague language, and optimizing interventions for Parkinson's-related speech deficits. Her research emphasizes translational outcomes for clinical practice.

Publication Trends: Recent articles (2020-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on traumatic brain injury recovery markers, aphasia discourse standardization, and neuroimaging of language networks. Methodologies include meta-analyses, RCTs, and international surveys. Emerging themes cover COVID-19 cognitive sequelae and AI-compatible assessment frameworks, reflecting a shift toward scalable clinical solutions.

Teaching & Mentorship: Courses include Brain and Behavior, Aphasia in Adults, and Cognitive Communication Disorders. She mentors through INCO research programs, though no specific student names are listed.

Laboratory Leadership: Leads the CoBALT research group, focusing on brain-behavior relationships in communication disorders using multimodal neuroimaging and behavioral analysis.