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Dr John Pierce is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at La Trobe University's Centre for Research Excellence in Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation. He specializes in aphasia rehabilitation, telehealth innovation, and AI applications in speech pathology. Pierce holds a PhD from La Trobe University (2021) and has over a decade of clinical experience as a speech pathologist. His research focuses on improving accessibility to aphasia therapies through digital platforms and multilingual adaptations.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, La Trobe University (2021)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research Methodology, La Trobe University (2011)
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology, La Trobe University (2008)
Key Research Themes:
- Telehealth adaptations of aphasia therapies (M-MAT Tele)
- AI-driven emotion recognition and therapy tools
- Equitable access for multilingual populations
- Cost-effectiveness of aphasia interventions
Funding & Grants: Over AUD $1.98 million secured, including major grants from MRFF, Stroke Foundation, and La Trobe University. Current flagship project: Communication Connect (AUD $1.8M NHMRC Ideas Grant).
Recognition: Awards include Best Presentation at British Aphasiology Society (2023), Stroke Conference Melbourne (2023), and Tavistock Trust for Aphasia Prize (2020).
Labs & Projects: Creator of aphasiatherapyonline.com (60k+ annual users), co-lead on international Collaboration of Aphasia Trialists network, and developer of AI-generated therapy materials.
