Elizabeth Brookshire Madden

Elizabeth Brookshire Madden is an Assistant Professor in the School of Communication Science & Disorders at Florida State University (FSU), with an affiliation to the Institute for Successful Longevity. Her work bridges clinical practice and research in speech-language pathology, focusing on aphasia rehabilitation post-stroke. She teaches courses like SPA 4257 (Acquired Communication Disorders) and SPA 6231 (Seminar in Aphasia), emphasizing evidence-based practices. Her research explores spoken/written language interplay in aphasia, treatment development for reading/writing deficits, and social well-being impacts on affected individuals and care partners.

Education:

• B.S. Human & Organizational Development, Vanderbilt University
• M.S. Speech-Language Pathology, Vanderbilt University Medical School
• Ph.D. Speech & Hearing Sciences, University of Washington

Research Focus: Dr. Madden investigates behavioral treatments for aphasia-induced alexia/agraghia, cognitive rehabilitation through aerobic exercise, and social dynamics post-stroke. Her work employs neuroimaging and behavioral analysis to understand language recovery mechanisms.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2020 FSU University-level Undergraduate Teaching Award
• 2020 School of Communication Science & Disorders Teaching Award
• ASHA Journal Editor’s Award (2016)
• NIDCD T32 Training Grant Recipient (2014)

Grants & Collaborations: Recent projects include exploring caregiver-friendship dynamics (FSU Council of Research, 2022-2023), clinical implementation of literacy treatments (FSU School of CSD, 2022-2023), and comparative aphasia treatments funded by the New Jersey Health Foundation (2022-2023).

Labs & Affiliations: Active in FSU’s Aphasia Rehabilitation Lab and collaborates with the Institute for Successful Longevity to address aging-related communication challenges.