What year did you start the program?
2025
Current research setting(s), mentor’s name and name of lab.
Mentors: Marziye Eshghi, PhD
Lab: Speech, Physiology, and Neurobiology of Aging and Dementia Lab
What is your current research focused on (please provide a brief summary statement in layman’s terms?
My primary research interest is how aging and aging-related neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), can affect motor control in speech and swallowing tasks. I am also interested in exploring how cognitive decline relates to age-related changes in speech motor function, as well as the underlying neuropathological mechanisms.
Prior Degrees & Institutions
BA, Psychology & Cognitive Science, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA
MS, Communication Sciences & Disorders, MGHIHP, Boston, MA
Why did you choose to come to this program ?
I chose the IHP’s PhD program because I believe its interdisciplinary environment and opportunities to collaborate with experts from diverse clinical backgrounds will best prepare me to achieve my long-term academic goals. I am also deeply drawn to the IHP’s commitment to bridging research and clinical practice, which aligns with my objective to conduct impactful research that directly informs patient care.