Who We Are

Deirdre Larsen, PhD, CCC-SLP

Dr. Larsen’s research centers on assessment of functional and abnormal swallowing physiology using modified barium swallow studies. Her work is currently examining the association of quantitative measures of timing and spatial swallowing events with functional and physiological ratings of dysphagia severity. She serves on the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative United States Resource Groups, Resources and Best Practices as well as Research and Data Collection.