Thuy Frakking

Dr. Thuy Frakking is a Senior Lecturer at the Child Health Research Centre, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland. Her research focuses on pediatric speech-language pathology, swallowing disorders, and healthcare service optimization for children with chronic conditions.

• Bachelor (Honours) of Speech Pathology, The University of Queensland
• Doctor of Philosophy in Paediatrics, The University of Queensland

Her work applies advanced methodologies like cervical auscultation for aspiration detection, automated swallow sound analysis using AI, and evaluates care coordination models for chronic pediatric conditions. Publications span Dysphagia, JAMA, and Clinical Otolaryngology, covering clinical trials and health outcomes research.

Current research projects include external validation of aspiration detection classifiers and standardization of swallowing sound analysis for neonatal care. She supervises PhD candidates investigating community-based aspiration diagnostics and respiratory muscle strength in children.