A conference focused on speech motor control research.
Boston Speech Motor Control Symposium
The Boston Speech Motor Control Symposium is a friendly gathering where students, doctors, and researchers come together to share ideas and discoveries about how we control our speech, making it easier for everyone to communicate and find better ways to help those with speech challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University (Charles River Campus) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11074747 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Boston Speech Motor Control Symposium aims to provide an accessible platform for sharing research on speech motor control, a complex skill essential for communication. This conference offers opportunities for students, clinicians, and researchers to connect, share findings, and discuss treatment and prevention strategies for motor speech disorders. With low registration fees, childcare options, and virtual attendance, it seeks to reduce barriers for underrepresented minority researchers and enhance collaboration in the field.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals with speech motor disorders, their caregivers, and professionals in the field of speech-language pathology.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have speech motor disorders or are not involved in related research or clinical practice may not receive direct benefits from this conference.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this conference could lead to improved understanding and treatment of speech motor disorders, benefiting patients with communication challenges.
How similar studies have performed: Previous conferences in related fields have successfully fostered collaboration and innovation, indicating that this approach is likely to be beneficial.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University (Charles River Campus) — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vojtech, Jennifer Michele — Boston University (Charles River Campus)
- Study coordinator: Vojtech, Jennifer Michele
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.