Kristine M. Tanner

Kristine M. Tanner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders at Brigham Young University and holds Adjunct Associate Professor appointments at The University of Utah in both the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and the Division of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery. She provides clinical care at The Voice Disorders Center in Salt Lake City, specializing in voice disorders and professional voice care. Her research focuses on laryngeal and airway surface tissue hydration, voice disorders epidemiology, and professional voice issues.

• B.S. in Speech Pathology from Brigham Young University
• Ph.D. in Communication Disorders from the University of Utah

Her clinical expertise includes treating airway disorders, swallowing disorders, and voice disorders, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of clinical care and vocal performance. As a classically trained lyric soprano, she integrates her artistic background into her research and patient care.

Dr. Tanner's recent publications highlight her work in understanding the epidemiological aspects of swallowing disorders, particularly in populations with rheumatoid arthritis. Her research combines clinical practice with scientific inquiry to address hydration effects on vocal health and quality of life impacts of voice disorders.

Scientific Awards:

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Board Certification