News: Research

Sound Solutions: Building Smarter Hearing Systems

Written By: Heather Lovett | June 6, 2024
A new UCF researcher is revolutionizing hearing aid technology and developing innovative clinical tools that better diagnose and treat patients with speech and hearing challenges.

3 million NIH grant awarded for improving child communication outcomes

Written By: New Mexico Sun | May 16, 2024
A fruitful collaboration between Cathy Binger, a professor at UNM’s Speech & Hearing Sciences, and Jennifer Kent-Walsh, founder and professor at the University of Central Florida (UCF)’s Assistive Technology Center,...

Leveraging the Power of Language Through Assistive Technology

Written By: Robert Stephens | April 15, 2024
Decades-long research from a team led by Pegasus Professor Jennifer Kent-Walsh has already assisted thousands of children struggling to communicate. A historic grant will now allow them to reach immeasurably...

Research Roundup: Recent Publications By CHPS Faculty Fall 2023

Written By: Stella Canfield | March 21, 2024
Students at the College of Health Professions and Sciences benefit from faculty who conduct research into a broad number of health and wellness topics, discovering new insights and creating innovation...

Students Showcase Research at Annual Health Sciences Symposium

Written By: David Janosik | December 11, 2023
The Department of Health Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium showcases undergraduate research proposals produced by students enrolled in HSC4730 Applied Health Research Methods. The event features a friendly competition in which...

UCF Researcher Receives NIH Grant to Develop New Speech Therapies for Stroke Survivors

Written By: David Janosik | November 2, 2023
Assistant Professor Lauren Bislick is exploring alternative, cost-effective practice opportunities to help people with post-stroke AOS continue speech rehabilitation beyond clinical settings.

Research Roundup: Recent Publications By CHPS Faculty Spring 2023

Written By: Stella Canfield | October 5, 2023
Students at the College of Health Professions and Sciences benefit from faculty who conduct research into a broad number of health and wellness topics, discovering new insights and creating innovation...

Orlando Health Funds Chair Yoga Therapy Program for People with Aphasia

Written By: CHPS Staff | May 12, 2023
The Aphasia House at the University of Central Florida was awarded a grant through the Orlando Health Community Grant program for more than $21,000 to aid people that have acquired...

Intersectionality and Disability: A Conversation with Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

Written By: Sara Turner | April 12, 2023
University of Michigan’s Center for Disability Health and Wellness spoke with UCF School of Social Work Assistant Professor Reshawna Chapple on her research as co-director for the AHEAD-MC RRTC (Advancing...

UCF Supports Autism Community With Resources, Research

Written By: Rachel Williams ’15 ’20MA | April 12, 2023
UCF faculty conduct cutting-edge research on autism spectrum disorder, discovering innovative ways to better support this community. Through free camps and programs, Central Florida families can benefit from their work.

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