Swallowing Lab https://swallowinglab.com/ UHN - UofT Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:45:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Congratulations to Dr. Rosemary Martino! https://swallowinglab.com/2026/03/12/congratulations-to-dr-rosemary-martino/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:45:37 +0000 https://swallowinglab.com/?p=634 The post Congratulations to Dr. Rosemary Martino! appeared first on Swallowing Lab.

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Congratulations to Dr. Rosemary for being awarded Best Oral Presentation (1st Place) at this year’s Dysphagia Research Society annual meeting!!!

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]]> Resource Alert: PRO-ACTIVE Therapy Manuals NOW AVAILABLE! https://swallowinglab.com/2025/10/07/pro-active-therapy-manuals-now-available/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:32:32 +0000 https://swallowinglab.com/?p=612 The post Resource Alert: PRO-ACTIVE Therapy Manuals NOW AVAILABLE! appeared first on Swallowing Lab.

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Therapy manuals developed and used as part of the trial, “Comparing the Effectiveness of PROphylACTic swallow InterVEntion for patients receiving Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer (PRO-ACTIVE), are now available online.

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]]> The Swallowing Lab welcomes a new Post-Doc! https://swallowinglab.com/2025/08/13/the-swallowing-lab-welcomes-a-new-post-doc/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:29:27 +0000 https://swallowinglab.com/?p=593 The post The Swallowing Lab welcomes a new Post-Doc! appeared first on Swallowing Lab.

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The Swallowing Lab is thrilled to announce the addition of our new Post Doctoral Researcher, Elizabeth Cross, PhD. Dr. Cross is a Speech-Language Pathologist from New Zealand who will be developing a research project under the supervision of Dr. Martino. More information about Dr. Cross and her research focus COMING SOON!

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]]> TOR-BSST© training for SLPs has moved ONLINE! https://swallowinglab.com/2024/11/19/tor-bsst-for-slps-has-moved-online/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:16:32 +0000 https://swallowinglab.com/?p=534 We’re thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Northern Speech Services (NSS) to offer the TOR-BSST© Training for the SLP Dysphagia Expert in a new eLearning format! This new online, on-demand format offers more flexibility for SLPs who need to complete the training on their own timeline. SLP training will no longer be offered […]

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]]> We’re thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Northern Speech Services (NSS) to offer the TOR-BSST© Training for the SLP Dysphagia Expert in a new eLearning format! This new online, on-demand format offers more flexibility for SLPs who need to complete the training on their own timeline.

SLP training will no longer be offered directly through the Swallowing Lab. Any SLPs who wish to complete TOR-BSST© training will now be directed to the NSS site.

Explore the new TOR-BSST© Training for the SLP Dysphagia Expert

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]]> Research Opportunity – Postdoctoral Fellow https://swallowinglab.com/2024/10/30/research-opportunity-postdoctoral-fellow/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:35:12 +0000 https://swallowinglab.com/?p=526 Position Summary: A postdoctoral fellow appointment is available starting immediately in the Swallowing Lab, Department of Speech Language Pathology, University of Toronto, under the supervision of Dr. Rosemary Martino. Our work focuses on understanding swallowing impairment (dysphagia) and its impact, with the overarching goal of reducing dysphagia burden for patients, their caregivers and the community […]

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]]> Position Summary: A postdoctoral fellow appointment is available starting immediately in the Swallowing Lab, Department of Speech Language Pathology, University of Toronto, under the supervision of Dr. Rosemary Martino.

Our work focuses on understanding swallowing impairment (dysphagia) and its impact, with the overarching goal of reducing dysphagia burden for patients, their caregivers and the community by providing the best possible care to patients.

The primary focus of this postdoctoral research position will be the in the measurement of dysphagia’s medical consequences among a mix of disease etiologies. The successful candidate for this appointment will participate in the development and statistical analysis of data related to a new tool measuring these consequences. In addition, the position will offer extensive opportunities to network and collaborate with clinicians, scientists and research project stakeholders within the SLP department and the University Health Network.

Required Qualifications: We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with a Ph.D. or M.D. (or equivalent) who has a solid track record of training and experience in measurement science, with excellent writing skills. Preference will be given to candidates who have  conducted high quality research, produced peer reviewed publications and scientific presentations, and have had exposure to grant writing. The successful candidate must work productively both independently and collaboratively with enthusiasm and poise.

Salary and Benefits: Base pay is commensurate with experience, aligned with University of Toronto standards.

How to Apply: Please submit: (1) cover letter outlining career goals, research experience, and training goals, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial transcripts, and (4) contact information for three references to Trixie Reichardt at trixie.reichardt@uhn.ca

 

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]]> New paper on pediatric dysphagia service https://swallowinglab.com/2024/09/26/new-paper-on-pediatric-dysphagia-service/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:49:42 +0000 https://swallowinglab.com/?p=494 Dr. Victoria Sherman (PhD, 2021) and colleagues recently published their findings regarding pediatric dysphagia service provision in Canada.

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]]> Dr. Victoria Sherman (PhD, 2021) and colleagues recently published their findings regarding pediatric dysphagia service provision in Canada.

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]]> Congrats to Dr. Beatrice Manduchi!!! https://swallowinglab.com/2024/09/25/news-in-2024/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:14:57 +0000 https://swallowinglab.com/?p=482 The post Congrats to Dr. Beatrice Manduchi!!! appeared first on Swallowing Lab.

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Earlier this year, Beatrice Manduchi successfully completed her PhD under Dr. Martino’s supervision.

Dr. Manduchi has already published several papers highlighting her doctoral work, including:

  1. Patient-reported outcome measures for dysphagia in head and neck cancer: a) systematic review, and b) multi-stakeholder Delphi study
  2. Examining the acceptability of behavioural swallowing interventions for head and neck cancer patients during radiotherapy: a) patients’ experiences, and b) clinicians’ experiences

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]]> New Paper in JAHA https://swallowinglab.com/2023/10/03/new-paper-in-jaha/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 02:58:10 +0000 https://swallowinglab.com/?p=252 The post New Paper in JAHA appeared first on Swallowing Lab.

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Recent PhD graduate, Victoria Sherman, has just published a paper in the Journal of the American Heart Association, investigating the benefit of dysphagia screening in the adult stroke population. Click here to read the article.

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]]> Simulated Learning for Dysphagia https://swallowinglab.com/2023/10/03/simulated-learning-for-dysphagia/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 02:57:43 +0000 https://swallowinglab.com/?p=249 The post Simulated Learning for Dysphagia appeared first on Swallowing Lab.

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The Swallowing Lab was involved in providing simulated learning opportunities for Speech Language Pathology students at the University of Toronto during COVID. Click here for the full story.

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]]> New Paper in Stroke https://swallowinglab.com/2023/10/03/new-paper-in-stroke/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 02:57:11 +0000 https://swallowinglab.com/?p=247 The post New Paper in Stroke appeared first on Swallowing Lab.

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Sherman, V, Martino, R. , Bhathal, I, Deverber, G, Dlanini, N, MacGregor, D, Pulcine, L, Beal, D, Thorpe, K, Moharir, M. Swallowing, oral motor, motor speech and language impairments following acute pediatric ischemic stroke. Stroke. 2021; 52: 1309–1318. Click here for article.

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