Lakshmi Kollara Sunil is an Assistant Professor in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Central Florida. Her research is focused on using MRI and advanced 3D imaging technology to study the speech mechanism in children with cleft palate and other craniofacial anomalies. Kollara’s current collaborative work is focused on examining velopharyngeal muscle biomechanics and its effects on speech and surgical outcomes in children with 22q11.2 deletion (velocardiofacial) syndrome. Her work also involves the development and innovative translation of non-sedated MRI scanning protocols across clinically complex pediatric populations.
Credentials
- Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy, Communication Sciences & Disorders
- CCC-SLP, Certificate of Clinical Competence for Speech-Language Pathologists
Areas of Specialty
- Craniofacial Anomalies
- Resonance Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Craniofacial Syndromes
- Imaging
Research Lab Affiliations
Research Grants
Communication Sciences and Disorders
An interdisciplinary approach towards the management of velopharyngeal dysfunction in children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome
Funding Type: Internal
Funding Agency: Internal - UCF
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