Carla Tierney-Hendricks

Carla Tierney-Hendricks is an Adjunct Assistant Professor and PhD student in Rehabilitation Sciences at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. She is affiliated with the Cognitive Neuroscience Group under Dr. Sofia Vallila-Rohter and holds a CCC-SLP clinical certification. Her work focuses on communication, cognitive, and swallowing impairments in adult neurogenic populations, with expertise in aphasia and burn injury rehabilitation.

Education:

• PhD Candidate: Rehabilitation Sciences, MGH Institute of Health Professions
• MS: Communication Sciences and Disorders, MGH Institute of Health Professions
• BA: Psychology, College of the Holy Cross

Research Interests: Carla investigates aphasia treatment frameworks, cognitive-communication deficits post-burn injuries, and implementation of standardized neurological evaluations. Her work bridges clinical practice with evidence-based methodologies, emphasizing outcome measurement and patient-centered care.

Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not listed, her collaborative research indicates involvement in interdisciplinary projects. No formal advisees are documented here.

Labs/Teams: Active member of the Cognitive Neuroscience Group, focusing on neurorehabilitation and aphasia.