Bridget Perry

Bridget Perry, PhD, CCC-SLP is an Associate Professor and Interim Chair in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. She directs the Swallowing & Communication Collaborative Research Lab and serves as Program Director for the post-professional Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD) program.

Education:

• BBA in Marketing and Graphic Design, University of Notre Dame
• MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Rush University
• MS in Clinical and Translational Sciences, Tufts University
• PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, MGH Institute of Health Professions

Research Focus: Her work develops patient-centered methodologies for managing swallowing and speech impairments in adults with serious illnesses, particularly Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and post-facial transplantation cases. She integrates patient preferences into medical decision-making frameworks.

Scientific Contributions:

• Principal Investigator for NIH-funded K23 Award on dysphagia management in ALS
• Co-authored studies on ALS dysphagia risk prediction, speech recovery post-facial transplantation, and interprofessional clinical doctoral curricula

Practice & Leadership: She maintains an active clinical role at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and leads national conference presentations through the American Speech Hearing Association and World Federation of Occupational Therapy.