Katelyn Kotlarek

PhD Graduate | July 2019
Contact: Kkotlare@uwyo.edu

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Education

  • East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Communication Sciences and Disorders
    2015-2019
  • Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
    Master of Science (M.S.), Communication Sciences and Disorders
    2012-2014
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communicative Disorders
    2008-2012
  • Clinical Fellowship: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Publications at Time of Graduation

  • Perry JL, Kotlarek KJ, Spoloric KH, Baylis A, Kollara L, Grischkan J, Kirschner R, Bates DG, Smith M, Findlen U. Differences in the tensor veli palatini between children with and without 22q11.2 DS using 3D MRI. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. In press.
  • Kotlarek KJ, Haenssler AE, Hildebrand KE, Perry JL (2019). Morphological variation of the velum in children and adults using MRI. Imaging Science in Dentistry, 49, 153-8. PMID:31281792
  • Perry JL, Chen JY, Kotlarek KJ, Haenssler A, Kuehn DP, Sutton BP, Sitzman T, Fang X (2019).Morphology of the musculus uvulae in vivo using MRI and 3D modeling among adultswith normal anatomy and preliminary comparison to cleft palate anatomy. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. Epub ahead of print, 1-8. PMID: 30786757
  • Perry JL, Kotlarek KJ,Mendez L, Holt YF, Fafulas S, Broadwell K (2019). Nasometric comparison between Spanish-English bilingual and English monolingual children. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 56(3), 331-339. PMID: 29986147
  • Kotlarek KJ, Kotlarek J, Reitnauer P, Perry JL (2018). A familial case study exploring craniofacial, velopharyngeal, and speech variations in Pierre Robin sequence. Clinical Archives of Communication Disorders, 3(3), 1-10.
  • Perry JL, Kotlarek K, Sutton BP, Kuehn DP, Jaskolka M, Fang X, Point SW, Rauccio F (2018). Variations in velopharyngeal structure in adults with repaired cleft palate. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 55(10); 1409-1418. PMID: 29356620
  • Kotlarek KJ, Perry JL (2018). Velopharyngeal anatomy and physiology. Perspectives on Craniofacial and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction, 3(1), 13-23.
  • George TN, Kotlarek KJ, Kuehn DK, Sutton BP, Perry JL (2018). Differences in the tensor velipalatini between adults with and without cleft palate using high resolution three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging. Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal, 55(5): 697-705. PMID: 29360409
  • Kotlarek KJ, Perry JL, Fang X (2017). Morphology of the levator veli palatini muscle in adults with repaired cleft palate. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 28(3), 833-837. PMID:28060090
  • Kotlarek, K. J., Perry, J. L., & Fang, X. (2017). Morphology of the Levator Veli Palatini Muscle in Adults With Repaired Cleft Palate. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.

Grant Funding at Time of Graduation

  • Kotlarek KJ, Perry JL, Blemker SS, Sutton BP, Jaskolka MS (2018). Investigation of Anatomical and Physiological Changes Following the Use of a Pedicled Buccal Fat Pad Graft During Primary Palatoplasty. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research; F31 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA). Total amount: $57,234. Funded.
  • Perry JL, Jaskolka MS (2018). Investigation of Anatomical Changes Associated with the Use of a Pedicled Buccal Fat Pad Graft Used During Primary Palatoplasty. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation. Total amount: $75,000. Funded and used for dissertation work.
  • David P. Kuehn Speech Scholarship for Students Enrolled in a Communication Sciences and Disorders Program or Related Field, Cleft Palate Foundation. Total Amount: $500. Funded.