معرفی
Dr. Naomi Eichorn is an Associate Professor at the University of Memphis's School of Communication Sciences and Disorders. She directs the Cognition, Language, and Speech Laboratory, focusing on cognitive processes (attention/memory) interacting with speech/language functions. Her research examines attention's role in speech disfluencies and stuttering development. She joined the faculty in 2016 and holds a Ph.D. (2014) in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from The Graduate Center, CUNY, preceded by an M.S. (2000) and B.S. (1998) in Speech Pathology/Audiology.
Education
- PhD, Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, The Graduate School and University Center (2014)
- MS, Speech Language Pathology, Brooklyn College, City University of New York (2000)
- BS, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Touro College (1998)
Research Interests
Dr. Eichorn investigates how attention, working memory, and executive functions influence speech processes. Key projects include identifying attentional factors affecting developmental stuttering in preschoolers and studying how manipulating attentional resources impacts fluency in adults with and without stuttering disorders. Her work bridges cognitive science and clinical speech pathology, emphasizing natural recovery patterns in early childhood stuttering.
Article Trends
Recent publications focus on attention-cognition interactions in stuttering, interprofessional education innovations, and developmental speech disorder mechanisms. Notable themes include cognitive load effects on speech fluency, working memory in adults with stuttering, and music-based interprofessional training methods.
Scientific Awards
- 2023: Reviewer Recognition Award (Journal of Fluency Disorders)
- 2022: Reviewer Recognition Award (Journal of Communication Disorders)
- 2019: UM First-Time Principal Investigator Recognition
- 2019: ASHA Continuing Education Award
Grants & Advising
- R21 Early Career Research Award (NIDCD/NIH, $553K, 2023–2026)
- New Investigators Research Grant ($10K, 2017–2018)
- SCSD Faculty Research Grant ($6.5K, 2020–2021)
Labs/Teams
Directs the Cognition, Language, and Speech Laboratory (CLAS), collaborating with students on projects involving EEG/eye-tracking to study attention-speech interactions. Leads interprofessional education initiatives using music improvisation and simulation-based training for healthcare teams.
