Stacy M. Harnish

Stacy M. Harnish is a Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science at The Ohio State University's College of Arts and Sciences. She directs the Aphasia Laboratory and is involved with the Aphasia Initiative. Her research focuses on aphasia treatment and language impairment after stroke and other brain injuries, with an emphasis on cognitive and genetic predictors of treatment outcomes. She teaches courses in adult language disorders and counseling.

Education:

• University of Florida, Postdoctoral Fellowship in Translational Neuroscience (2008–2010)
• University of Cincinnati, PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders (2008)
• University of Cincinnati, MA in Communication Sciences and Disorders (2004)
• The Ohio State University, BA in Speech and Hearing Science (2000)

Dr. Harnish's research interests include aphasia treatment methodologies, cognitive and genetic factors influencing recovery from language impairments, and the impact of aging on language processing. She explores restorative interventions for individuals with aphasia and works to identify biomarkers that predict treatment efficacy.

Her work is supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). No specific scientific awards are listed, but her research has received significant institutional and professional recognition.

She advises students at all levels, fostering collaborative research in aphasia and language processing. PhD students contribute to both the lab’s collective work and independent research projects. Dr. Harnish leads the Aphasia Laboratory and collaborates with the Aphasia Initiative to advance clinical practices and research outcomes.