Audiology and Speech Sciences

Audiology and Speech Sciences endeavours to advance knowledge of human communication and its disorders by actively engaging in research, and by educating individuals to become audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and researchers.

 

Explore our Programs in Audiology and Speech Sciences

 
 

Faculty Members in Audiology and Speech Sciences

Name Research Interests
Black, Alexis Cognitive sciences
Ciocca, Valter Auditory System; Perception and Representation; Recognition of Speech; Speech and Language Development Disorders; Auditory grouping of speech and non-speech sounds, also known as "auditory scene analysis"; perception and production of normal and disordered speech
Colozzo, Paola Developmental language disorders; language and cognition; discourse, assessment and intervention for children with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
Herdman, Anthony Auditory System; Visual System; Audiovisual, Visual, Audio and Written Communications; Electrophysiology; Language and Cognitive Processes; Neuroimaging Methods (EEG/MEG); Central auditory processing; Auditory and visual perecptions related to reading acquisition (1st and 2nd languages); Brain computer interface
Howe, Tami Acquired language disorders, aphasia
Jenstad, Lorienne Other health sciences; hearing aids; Aging; audiology; hearing health; amplification
Marinova-Todd, Stefka bilingualism, second language acquisition, language development, literacy, ESL children, children at risk of language difficulties, language disorders in bilingual children and adults, Second language acquisition; language development and language learning difficulties of bilingual children
Shahnaz, Navid Hearing, noise, audiology, ears,  effect of personal listening devices (iPods) on hearing, hearing in infants and adults,   high frequency thresholds, Diagnostic audiology, including multifrequency tympanometry and acoustic reflex studies in adults and newborns
Skoretz, Stacey Dysphagia; Swallowing disorders; Artifical Airways; Mechanical ventilation; Integration of multiple systems and biomarkers during swallowing; Swallowing following artificial airway use and/or non-invasive ventilation; Cross-species conceptual frameworks of feeding and swallowing rehabilitation; Dysphagia risk profile; Early identification of dysphagia; Biomechanical and biomarker analyses; Clinical practice pattern assessment; Clinical practice guideline development for those with artificial airways
Sladen, Douglas Medical, health and life sciences; cochlear implantation among children and adults
Small, Jeff Other health sciences; communication; Dementia; strategies; memory training; hearing loss; Accessibility; Stigma
 
 

Student & Alumni Stories in Audiology and Speech Sciences

 
 

Follow these steps to apply to UBC Graduate School!