Shannon M. Theis

Shannon M. Theis serves as Associate Professor and Program Director in the Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences at Rush University's College of Health Sciences, Chicago. Her CCC-SLP certification underscores clinical expertise in speech-language pathology within academic and healthcare contexts.

Research interests derive from departmental focus, emphasizing speech-language pathology, communication disorders across lifespan stages, language development, cognitive-communication impairments, swallowing disorders, and aphasia rehabilitation. This work addresses critical gaps in neurogenic and developmental communication pathologies through clinical-academic integration.

As Program Director, Dr. Theis leads curriculum development and academic oversight for communication sciences training. While specific grants and advising records aren't detailed here, her role necessitates active mentorship of future clinicians and researchers in this specialized field.