Theresa A. Burnett Assistant Professor of Speech and Hearing Sciences Teaching Responsibilities/Interests Research InterestsI am interested in laryngeal physiology and audio-vocal integration. The brain uses auditory feedback to develop and maintain control of the voice throughout the lifespan. Voice motor control occurs volitionally when we speak or sing, but also reflexively, such as when a sudden change in background noise immediately causes you to speak more loudly or quietly. If hearing is impaired, control of the voice may be adversely affected. I use functional neuroimaging techniques to study the brain activity associated with voluntary and reflexive voice motor control. I have also investigated swallowing kinematics and the effect of laryngeal neuromuscular stimulation on the timing and extent of hyolaryngeal motion. This research contributed to the ongoing development of a functional neuromuscular stimulation device that may one day benefit chronically dysphagic patients by improving airway protection during swallowing.
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Monday, January 8, 2007
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My teaching interests are centered on laryngeal physiology for speaking
and swallowing. Specifically, I enjoy teaching courses on the voice
and voice disorders, swallowing & dysphagia, and anatomy & physiology.
