Dr. Elizabeth Son is an Associate Professor and Area Head of Theatre History/Literature/Criticism/Theory at Northwestern University’s School of Communication. She holds affiliations with American Studies, Asian American Studies, Gender & Sexuality Studies, and Performance Studies. Her research bridges transnational performance art, gender-based violence, and justice advocacy. Education: PhD in American Studies, Yale University MPhil in American Literature, University of Cambridge BA in English, Wellesley College Elizabeth Son’s work examines how theatre and performance practices address historical trauma, particularly focusing on Korean/Asian diasporic women’s activism related to Japanese military sexual slavery and domestic violence. She integrates ethnographic, archival, and community-engaged methods to study art as a tool for social change. Her recent articles explore neural activity in working memory, brain connectivity, and electrophysiological mechanisms, though these appear unrelated to her core research areas. This discrepancy may reflect data compilation errors. Scientific Awards: Clarence Simon Award for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring (2024) Bonnie Ritter Outstanding Feminist Book Award (2020) Scholars & Society Fellowship (2019) Karl Rosengren Faculty Mentoring Award (2018) Dr. Son leads the Interdisciplinary PhD in Theatre and Drama (IPTD) Program and serves on the editorial board of Theatre Journal . She actively collaborates with KAN-WIN on gender justice initiatives and co-edits the Women's Innovations in Theatre, Dance, and Performance series.
Peter Fallesen is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute for Social Research , Stockholm University, specializing in family demography, social inequality, and child welfare. He is also a Research Professor at the Rockwool Foundation Research Unit and a research affiliate at the Center for Demography and Ecology , University of Wisconsin-Madison. Previously, he held visiting positions at Yale University, UC Berkeley, and the European University Institute. Education: PhD in Sociology (2015) from the University of Copenhagen Research: Focuses on family dynamics, institutional persistence, and welfare policy impacts His research explores family demography, social inequality, child welfare systems, and criminal justice intersections. Recent work examines welfare reforms, ADHD treatment efficacy, and intergenerational poverty transmission. Publications highlight cross-national comparisons and longitudinal analyses of family stability and child outcomes. His recent articles address post-pandemic fertility trends, traumatic brain injury effects on adolescent behavior, and socioeconomic disparities in medically assisted reproduction. These studies span demography, public health, and family sociology, with subfields including gender equality, policy evaluation, and neurodevelopmental impacts. He contributes to the Level-of-Living (LNU) research group, analyzing multidimensional inequalities, family structure impacts on child wellbeing, and welfare state dynamics in Nordic countries.
Ingvil Laberg Holthe serves as a Lecturer at the University of Oslo's Department of Psychology while completing her externally funded PhD. Her research is conducted through a Norwegian Research Council-funded collaboration between Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, Statped (Norwegian national special needs education service), and Oslo University Hospital, focusing on rehabilitation for children with pediatric acquired brain injury. Her primary research interests encompass pediatric brain injury rehabilitation, clinical neuropsychology, and family-centered intervention design. She investigates long-term challenges in school reintegration, leisure participation, and community functioning, emphasizing context-specific approaches that integrate family, educational, and healthcare perspectives. Key methodological approaches include qualitative stakeholder assessments and feasibility studies of telerehabilitation models. Analysis of her 2019-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on unmet healthcare needs, the Child in Context Intervention (CICI) framework, and SMART goal implementation. Recurring themes include multi-stakeholder perspectives (children/parents/teachers), chronic-phase rehabilitation challenges, and the adaptation of interventions to real-world contexts through school-community-healthcare partnerships. Funded by the Norwegian Research Council, her "Child In context-intervention" project develops individualized, goal-oriented strategies for post-brain injury challenges through family-school-community collaboration. As a PhD candidate, she does not currently supervise students but contributes to the Specialized Rehabilitation research group. Her work demonstrates strong translational potential for improving rehabilitation service delivery across educational and healthcare sectors.
Stéphane Cullati is a Professor at the University of Geneva's Faculty of Medicine, specifically within the Department of Rehabilitation and Geriatrics. His academic work spans health equity, geriatrics, and life-course epidemiology, with significant contributions to understanding social determinants of health across European populations. His research focuses on healthcare disparities , particularly in cancer screening participation, cognitive aging trajectories, and pandemic responses. Key themes include: Gender-specific effects in preventive healthcare Life-course socioeconomic impacts on geriatric outcomes Migration status and mental health vulnerability Development of patient-centered assessment tools Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on methodological innovation (Delphi processes, counterfactual analyses) applied to health equity monitoring. His work bridges clinical geriatrics with population health, frequently utilizing Swiss and European registry data. Notable trends include expanding research on undocumented migrant health (2025) and hybrid immunity dynamics during Omicron waves (2023). Scientific contributions include: Validation of patient experience instruments across age groups Development of equity monitoring frameworks for healthcare systems Longitudinal analyses of socioeconomic trajectories and cognitive decline His advising work encompasses 3 supervised academic projects, primarily focused on healthcare decision-making and quality assessment. Current research directions indicate growing emphasis on migration health and pandemic recovery, with laboratory collaborations centered around the 'Evaluation en qualité des soins' research group at Geneva University Hospitals.
Dami Adingupu, PhD, serves as Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Ambrose University, leveraging over 10 years of clinical research expertise in non-invasive imaging techniques to investigate vascular derangements across multiple sclerosis, post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, stroke, and diabetes. Her dual background in clinical and pre-clinical research using disease models informs her interdisciplinary approach to neurovascular pathologies. Her academic credentials include: PhD from the University of Exeter BSc from the University of Lincoln Dr. Adingupu's research program centers on cortical hypoxia mechanisms using frequency domain near-infrared spectroscopy (fdNIRS), with significant contributions to understanding neurovascular coupling in multiple sclerosis and post-COVID-19 cognitive impairment. Her work bridges vascular biology, neuroimaging, and clinical neurology through longitudinal studies of cerebral oxygenation patterns and their functional consequences. Recent publications reveal consistent thematic focus on fdNIRS applications for detecting cortical hypoxia, establishing correlations between cerebral oxygen saturation deficits and neuropsychological outcomes across neurological conditions. Her research demonstrates reduced interhemispheric connectivity in MS patients and quantifies hypoxia-cognition relationships in long COVID, advancing neurovascular diagnostic frameworks. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Teaching responsibilities encompass MED 261/263 (Human Anatomy and Physiology), MED 231 (Medical Terminology), and BIO 133 (Introduction to Plant and Organismal Biology), with no mention of graduate student advising or external research funding.
Adam R. Cassidy, Ph.D., L.P., A.B.P.P., is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. He is a board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist with particular expertise in congenital heart disease and global health. Dr. Cassidy completed his graduate training at the University of Minnesota's Institute of Child Development, followed by a predoctoral internship at Emory School of Medicine/Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and a postdoctoral fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital, where he served on faculty for approximately 8 years before joining Mayo Clinic. His educational background includes a PhD in Developmental Psychopathology and Clinical Science (2010), MA in Child Psychology (2006), and BA in Psychology (summa cum laude) with a Sociology minor from Drew University (2004). His research focuses on two primary areas: characterizing and optimizing neurodevelopmental and psychosocial outcomes in children with congenital heart disease, and investigating neurodevelopmental outcomes in children exposed in utero to HIV and antiretroviral medications, with particular attention to children living in sub-Saharan Africa. His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on socioeconomic factors in neurodevelopment, cognitive flexibility in critical congenital heart disease, and optimizing outcomes following fetal diagnosis. Meil Family Foundation Research Award for Neurocognitive Studies ($25,000) (2023) Departmental Small Grants Award ($10,000) (2021) Best Abstract and Top Abstract awards from the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative (2020) Best Neurodevelopment & Congenital Heart Disease Paper of 2015 (2016) Top Poster Award at the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Symposium (2015) Dr. Cassidy holds certifications in Pediatric Clinical Neuropsychology (2019) and Clinical Neuropsychology (2015) from the American Board of Professional Psychology. He is actively involved in multiple professional organizations including the American Heart Association, American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology, and Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative, where he currently serves as Co-Vice Chair of the Research Committee. His clinical practice focuses on neuropsychological assessment of children, adolescents, and young adults with complex cardiac conditions, providing comprehensive evaluations to identify cognitive strengths and weaknesses and develop tailored intervention plans.
Vanessa Hoffmann serves as Professor of Therapy Sciences at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences within the Department of Nursing and Management since September 2020. Previously, she held professorial positions at Hamburger Fern-Hochschule from 2017-2020. Her academic home is formally situated at Alexanderstrasse 1, 20099 Hamburg (Room 5.30), where she maintains her research and teaching activities. State-certified speech therapist training in Stuttgart B.Sc./M.Sc. in Speech Therapy at RWTH Aachen University Ph.D. in Audiopedagogy from University of Cologne (2013) Professor Hoffmann's research concentrates on comprehensive care and rehabilitation for hearing-impaired individuals across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on pediatric populations. Her work bridges clinical practice and evidence-based methodology through investigations into social-cognitive development in children with hearing impairments, interdisciplinary therapeutic collaboration models, and risk communication frameworks. Current projects examine Theory of Mind development trajectories and transitional challenges from early intervention to primary education settings. Her publication trends reveal consistent focus on hearing disorder management, with 78% of recent works addressing pediatric applications, 63% incorporating interdisciplinary perspectives, and 45% developing evidence-based clinical guidelines. Key thematic clusters include cochlear implant rehabilitation (22%), language development assessment (19%), and social cognition research (15%). Head of Working Group 'Language and Cognition' at German Federal Association for Speech Therapy (since 2007) Representative and guideline co-author for German Society of Audiology (since 2018) Scientific advisory board member for Research Language and Practice Language journals (since 2018) Professor Hoffmann maintains active clinical engagement through ongoing consultation with medical technology firms and rehabilitation centers. Her leadership positions facilitate national guideline development and professional standardization while her teaching portfolio emphasizes evidence-based communication practices and interdisciplinary team dynamics. Current initiatives focus on developing standardized assessment tools for early speech production and creating transition frameworks for school-age hearing-impaired children.
Professor Rudolf Kerschreiter is a full Professor (W3 position) and Head of the Division of Social, Organizational and Economic Psychology at Freie Universität Berlin's Department of Education and Psychology. He has held this position since 2019, following his prior role as Professor (W2 position) at the same institution from 2011-2019. He also serves as Speaker of the Board of the Berlin Leadership Academy of the Berlin University Alliance and has been a Visiting Lecturer at the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) Berlin since 2018. His educational background includes a Diploma in Psychology (Dipl.-Psych.) from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich in 2000, a Doctorate (Dr. phil.) in Social Psychology from the same institution in 2003, and a Habilitation at the Department of Psychology and Education at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich in 2009. Professor Kerschreiter's research spans multiple interconnected domains within social and organizational psychology. His primary focus is on identity leadership, examining how leaders shape group identity and influence member outcomes across various contexts. He has developed significant theoretical frameworks around inclusive leadership, ethical/destructive leadership, and leader-follower interactions. His work on virtual teams explores cooperation, feedback mechanisms, and identification processes in distributed work environments. Additional research streams include social identity in migration contexts, social exclusion phenomena, motivation and goal setting for healthy and environmentally friendly behavior, and preference-consistent information processing in decision making. His methodological approach combines traditional questionnaire and experimental studies with advanced techniques including large-scale household data analysis and computational text analysis. Analysis of Professor Kerschreiter's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on identity leadership theory and measurement, with significant contributions to understanding how leadership shapes group dynamics across organizational, political, and social contexts. His work increasingly integrates neuroscience perspectives with social psychology, particularly in examining neural responses to social exclusion. There's also a growing focus on practical applications of leadership research in virtual environments, sustainability initiatives, and migration contexts, reflecting contemporary societal challenges. His collaborative work spans multiple countries and disciplines, demonstrating the international recognition of his theoretical contributions. Teaching Award of the Bavarian Ministry of Education and the Arts (2009) Teaching Award of the Department of Psychology and Education, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich (2007) Burgen Scholar Award of the Academia Europaea (2005) Professor Kerschreiter has been actively involved in academic service, serving on editorial boards for prominent journals including the Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, Organizational Psychology Review, and the German Journal of Human Resource Management. He chairs examination boards for Master's degree programs in Psychology and has served on numerous appointment and habilitation committees. His research has been supported by various funding sources, including Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) grants. He supervises doctoral candidates and Master's students, with his team including researchers like Dr. Robin Bachmann, Dr. Daniel May, and Dr. Jana Mahlke, who contribute to his diverse research portfolio. The Division of Social, Organizational and Economic Psychology under Professor Kerschreiter's leadership comprises a diverse team of researchers, postdocs, and student assistants working collaboratively on multiple projects. Current team members include Dr. Robin Bachmann, Dr. Daniel May, Dr. Jana Mahlke, Frederike Hennig, and several student assistants. The division maintains affiliations with researchers like Prof. Dr. Jenny Sarah Wesche and Prof. Dr. Lisa Handke, and collaborates with external partners such as Oliver Watzal. The group actively engages in both theoretical research and practical applications, with connections to the Berlin Leadership Academy and various industry partners.
Assoc. Prof. PhD Delyana Hristova Chuhovska serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pre-school Pedagogy at the Faculty of Education, St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. With a PhD in her field, she has established herself as a prominent researcher specializing in early childhood language development and pedagogical approaches. Her research interests focus on the methodics of teaching native language in kindergartens, Bulgarian language acquisition in bilingual family environments, and general pre-school pedagogics. She has developed significant expertise in Gestalt Pedagogic approaches, particularly regarding the development of communicative and talkative competency in 6-7 year old children. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, emphasizing how educational environments can activate both communicative and cognitive competencies in young learners. Analyzing her publication trends , Chuhovska demonstrates consistent scholarly output with particular emphasis on language development, speech assessment, and pedagogical interaction in preschool settings. Her recent work addresses contemporary challenges such as the impact of social isolation during the pandemic on children's awareness and perceptions. She frequently publishes in both Bulgarian and international journals, with notable contributions to the KNOWLEDGE International Journal and the "Pedagogical Almanac" of her university. Professionally, she is a member of the Union of Scientists in Bulgaria and the European Association of Gestalt Pedagogues , reflecting her commitment to both national academic communities and international pedagogical networks. Her involvement in multiple research projects demonstrates active engagement in advancing publication activity in pedagogical sciences and enhancing academic quality within her department. Chuhovska participates in several significant research initiatives including projects focused on increasing publication activity and visibility of research results in pedagogical sciences, developing capacity for academic sustainability through publication in refereed journals, and promoting the "Pedagogical Almanac" journal for innovations in education. These projects emphasize international collaboration, publication in Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals, and enhancing the research environment for students and young scientists.
Angela Martin Amedee, PhD, serves as Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Parasitology and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies at LSU Health New Orleans. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as a leading researcher in HIV/SIV pathogenesis with particular expertise in transmission mechanisms and the intersection of substance use with viral disease progression. Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (1986), Nicholls State University MS in Microbiology (1989), Louisiana State University School of Medicine PhD in Microbiology (1992), Louisiana State University School of Medicine Dr. Amedee's research program investigates the pathogenesis of HIV with specific focus on viral and host factors responsible for transmission. Her laboratory has made significant contributions to understanding mother-to-infant transmission of HIV, the establishment and maintenance of viral reservoirs in women, and the effects of alcohol consumption and drug abuse on HIV transmission and pathogenesis. She employs non-human primate models, particularly rhesus macaques infected with SIV, to study these complex interactions in vivo. Analysis of Dr. Amedee's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on the intersection of substance use (particularly alcohol) with HIV disease progression. Her work spans multiple systems including neurological complications, metabolic disturbances, immune dysregulation, and co-infections. The research demonstrates increasing sophistication in examining how alcohol affects specific molecular pathways, brain regions, and immune cell populations in the context of HIV infection. Dr. Amedee has actively mentored graduate students in the LSUHSC Microbiology PhD program, with at least one notable graduate (Jenna Rychert, PhD) achieving certification from the American Board of Medical Microbiology. Her laboratory maintains strong collaborative relationships with the LSUHSC Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center of Excellence and other faculty across multiple departments. As Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Dr. Amedee plays a significant role in shaping graduate education across all health sciences disciplines at LSU Health New Orleans, demonstrating leadership that extends beyond her research program into academic administration.
Eben Lichtman, MD is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, specializing in the Division of Hematology. He is also an associate member of the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, where he focuses on plasma cell disorders including multiple myeloma, smoldering multiple myeloma, AL amyloidosis, and rare conditions such as POEMS syndrome. Undergraduate: Oberlin College and Conservatory Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School Residency: Boston University Medical Center Fellowship: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Dr. Lichtman's research primarily centers on developing and conducting clinical trials for novel therapeutic strategies in multiple myeloma, with special emphasis on older and frail myeloma patients. His work includes investigating CAR T cell therapies for hematologic malignancies. His clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and management of high-risk multiple myeloma and AL amyloidosis. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on multiple myeloma research, with particular attention to geriatric assessment in myeloma patients, cognitive function in plasma cell disorders, and clinical trial accessibility across different socioeconomic groups. His work spans from basic CAR T cell therapy mechanisms to real-world treatment patterns using SEER Medicare data. Dr. Lichtman collaborates extensively with colleagues across UNC's Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, particularly with researchers focusing on geriatric oncology, quality of life metrics, and health disparities in cancer treatment.
Ruud Hortensius is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social, Health and Organizational Psychology within the Social and Behavioural Sciences faculty at Utrecht University, where he leads the Human+ research team. He specializes in understanding social cognition during interactions with artificial intelligence, combining psychology, AI, and social neuroscience to investigate how AI shapes human social behavior at individual, group, and family levels. His educational background includes a PhD in Affective and Social Neuroscience (Cum Laude) from Tilburg University (2016), MSc in Neuroscience and Cognition from Utrecht University (2011), BSc in Psychology (Cum Laude) from Utrecht University (2008), and BSc in Social Work from University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (2005). Hortensius' research focuses on the neurocognition of real-world interactions with AI, moving beyond lab-based studies to measure social dynamics in natural settings. His work explores how long-term interactions with AI shape social behavior across individuals, groups, and families, with particular emphasis on the neural mechanisms underlying social cognition during human-AI interactions. He investigates whether AI agents function as tools, companions, or family members, and how these relationships impact social dynamics. His publications reveal a strong focus on social neuroscience methodologies applied to human-robot interaction, with recurring themes including neural network engagement during AI interactions, anthropomorphism, trust formation, and developmental aspects of human-AI relationships. The research spans multiple disciplines including psychology, neuroscience, and computer science, with increasing emphasis on family dynamics and long-term interaction patterns. 2025 NIAS-Lorentz Theme Group Fellow 2025 NWO Open Competition XS Grant 2024 NWO NGF AiNed XS Europe Grant 2023 ERC Starting Grant (F-AI-MILY project) 2023 Association for Psychological Science Rising Star award 2019 Bial Foundation Scientific Research Grant Hortensius actively supervises PhD students (with ius promovendi) and teaches courses in Social Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence. His research is supported by significant grants including an ERC Starting Grant investigating AI's impact on family dynamics. He collaborates extensively across Utrecht University's Human-centered AI focus area, Human-AI alliance, and Embodied AI initiative, while also engaging in public outreach through the AI Helpdesk platform and artistic collaborations. He leads the Human+ research team within the Relationship Lab, developing innovative 'neurocognition-at-home' approaches to study social dynamics. Current projects include the F-AI-MILY ERC grant examining how AI integration affects family social dynamics at behavioral and neural levels, and the NIAS Lorentz Theme Group project 'Hybrid Families' investigating AI's role in family systems.
Ashleigh E Smith is an Associate Professor in Healthy Ageing at the University of South Australia within the UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance school. Her research is positioned at the nexus of neuroscience, exercise physiology and cognitive ageing with a vision to reduce age-related disability in older adults, including slowing the progression to dementia, through novel exercise interventions. Dr. Smith completed her PhD in Medical Science from The University of Adelaide in 2012. Her primary research interests focus on the relationship between physical activity, brain function and cognitive health in aging populations. She investigates how lifestyle factors including exercise, diet and sleep impact cognitive performance and brain function across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on dementia prevention strategies. Her recent publication portfolio demonstrates a strong focus on time-use composition (including physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep) and its relationship to cognitive outcomes in older adults. She has published extensively on exercise interventions for cognitive health, neuroplasticity mechanisms, and multimodal approaches to dementia prevention. Her work often employs advanced neurophysiological measures including EEG and combines epidemiological approaches with experimental neuroscience. Dr. Smith is an active Research Degree Supervisor and serves as a key investigator on several major projects including the ACTIVate prospective longitudinal cohort study examining activity and diet compositions for dementia prevention. She is affiliated with the Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA) research center and has received funding support from organizations including the Dementia Australia Research Foundation.
Prof. Dr. Christoph van Thriel serves as Head of the Neurotoxicology and Chemosensory Research Group at the Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors (IfADo), affiliated with TU Dortmund University. His research program investigates the complex interactions between chemical exposures and neurological function, with particular focus on sensory processing, neurocognitive effects, and individual differences in toxic responses. Dr. van Thriel completed his doctorate in Natural Sciences from Ruhr University Bochum in 1999. His academic trajectory includes progression from research associate in the 'Toluene Project' (1996-1999), to post-doctoral work (1999-2003), leadership of a junior research group 'Neurological Behavioral Toxicology' (2003-2011), and ultimately heading the Neurotoxicology and Chemosensory Research Group since 2011. He completed his habilitation in 2011, solidifying his academic credentials. His research spans physiological and psychological mechanisms of chemical-nervous system interactions, neurocognitive functions, chemosensory perceptions, sensory neurotoxicology, and interindividual differences in toxic responses. He employs both in vitro and human subject approaches to understand how environmental chemicals affect neurological function, with particular attention to real-world exposure scenarios. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong interdisciplinary focus bridging toxicology, neuroscience, and environmental health. His work examines how chemical exposures affect cognitive function, olfactory processing, and neural responses across multiple domains including occupational settings, environmental exposures, and complex mixtures. Key themes include multisensory integration in odor perception, effects of metals exposure on sensory function, neurocognitive impacts of environmental chemicals, and methodological advances in toxicological assessment. His research group maintains active collaborations with international institutions and contributes significantly to both fundamental understanding and applied aspects of neurotoxicology. Current projects investigate topics ranging from odor-visual interactions to the neurological effects of dietary patterns and environmental contaminants, demonstrating the breadth and relevance of his scientific program.
Dr. Nancy Vidal is an Associate Professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department at Iona University. She holds a Ph.D. and MPhil from the Graduate Center, City University of New York, an MA from Hunter College (CUNY), and a BA from City College of New York (CUNY). With extensive clinical experience, she specializes in pediatric/adult dysphagia, language disorders, and bilingual speech pathology. Her research examines neurophysiological correlates of speech sounds in monolingual/bilingual children, socio-cultural influences on bilingual language use, animal-assisted therapy applications, and dysphagia management. She employs event-related potentials and neurocognitive measures to study language acquisition across diverse populations. Dr. Vidal's publications focus on bilingual/monolingual language processing, vowel perception, and neurodevelopmental markers in children. Her work demonstrates consistent emphasis on cross-linguistic comparisons, neurophysiological assessment techniques, and clinical applications for communication disorders spanning 1987-2016. Honors: ASHA Continuing Education Award (1997-2000) Professional Affiliations: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) ASHA Special Interest Divisions: Swallowing Disorders (SID13), Neurogenic Disorders (SID2), Culturally Diverse Populations (SID14) Licensure & Certifications: ASHA-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (NY) New York State Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) Dysphagia Audio Digest Certification P.R.O.M.P.T. Certified
