Research

Areas of Research Include

  • Anatomical Analysis of the Velopharyngeal Mechanism & Musculature using MRI and Computer Imaging
  • Velar Velocities, Displacement, and Transition Times for Specified Speech Samples based on Sex and Race
  • MRI Analysis of Nasopharyngeal Volume Changes based on Age, Gender & Race
  • Resonance Disorders & Structural Anomalies related to 22Q11.1 Deletion Syndrome
  • Systematic Review of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure for the Remediation of Hypernasality
  • MRI Analysis of the Superior Pharyngeal Constrictor Muscle: Differences in Age, Race & Gender
  • MRI Analysis of Normative measures of the Musculus Uvulae in the Infant and Child Population
  • Cross-sectional Changes in Velopharyngeal Musculature
  • Cross-sectional changes in Vocal Tract Volume
  • Aerodynamic and Nasalence differences by Race
  • Analysis of Volumetric Segmentation of Levator Veli Palatini in the Black and White Populations
  • Craniometric & Volumetric Analysis of Dynamic MRI measures of Cleft vs Noncleft Anatomy in Children

 

Past 5 Year Funded Grant & Fellowship Profile

TitleGranting AgencyAward Amount Year Funded
Sitzman, T, Tse, R, Perry, JL, Ishman S, Baylis, A. Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Following Cleft Palate Repair: A Comparative Effectiveness Study of Existing Surgical Procedures and Identification of Criteria to Guide a Personalized Treatment Approach. Role: Co-INIH NIDCR U01$4,312,3382020
Perry JL, Sutton BP, Woo J. Evaluating Atlas-Driven Imaging for Clinical Applications in Cleft Palate Care. Role: Primary Advisor NIH NIDCR Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research$94,9372020
Sutton, BP, Perry JL, Woo J. Using Atlas-Driven Imaging for Determining Variations in Velopharyngeal Function among Children with Cleft Palate and Hypernasal Speech. Role: M-PINIH NIDCR R01$2,402,1382019
Mann R, Perry JL. An anatomic MRI Comparative Analysis Between Patients Born with Cleft Treated with the Z-Plasty Plus Buccal Flaps Type Repair and Patients Born Without Clefts. Role: M-PIHelen DeVos Children’s Hospital$29,6802019
Perry JL, Jaskolka M. Investigation of Anatomical Changes Associated with the Use of a Pedicled Buccal Fat Pad Graft Used During Primary Palatoplasty. Role: PIOral Maxillofacial Surgery Association$75,0002018
Kotlarek KJ, Perry JL, Blemker SS, Sutton BP, Jaskolka MS. Investigation of Anatomical and Physiological Changes Following the Use of a Pedicled Buccal Fat Pad Graft During Primary Palatoplasty. Role: Primary AdvisorNIH F31 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship$62,8882017