Hannah Lane

Hannah Lane is a PhD Research Student at the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sheffield. She is a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist and NIHR Doctoral Fellow, focusing on early interventions for children born with cleft palate.

• Qualifications: BSc (Hons) in Speech and Language Therapy

Research Interests center on Cleft Palate, Speech and Language Development, and Early Interventions, particularly evaluating the effectiveness of babble training for parents of children with cleft palate. Her work aims to inform evidence-based care pathways for cleft services.

Supervisors: Dr Silke Fricke, Professor Jenny Thomson, Professor Yvonne Wren, Dr Samantha Calladine.

Scientific Awards:

• NIHR Doctoral Fellow