I-EaT Swallowing Laboratory

I-EaT Swallowing Laboratory Imaging, Evaluation, & Treatment of Swallowing Laboratory at Purdue

✨ Summer Lab Recap ✨This summer was filled with hard work, teamwork, and celebrations! We started the -funded Wearable ...
09/03/2025

✨ Summer Lab Recap ✨
This summer was filled with hard work, teamwork, and celebrations! We started the -funded Wearable Biofeedback in Dysphagia Rehabilitation randomized clinical trial and continued two collaborative NIH-funded studies - a study led by Dr. Troche - on the effects of airway protective treatments for Parkinson's disease, and our MRI study with Dr. Sutton that will help us look deeper at the swallowing mechanism! We also published manuscripts, prepared presentations, participated in the for the Dysphagia Research Society, and celebrated our newest PhD candidate ( Peng!), as well as summer birthdays! It’s been a season of productivity, advocacy, fun, and new beginnings!

As the school year begins and we are preparing for part of our transition to Illinois, we’re excited to carry this momentum forward into new discoveries and growth opportunities ahead!

On August 11th, our team came together for an in-depth training session to welcome new members into our NIH-funded Weara...
09/02/2025

On August 11th, our team came together for an in-depth training session to welcome new members into our NIH-funded Wearable Biofeedback ongoing randomized clinical trial. It was an informative and engaging day — full of learning, thoughtful discussions, and hands-on preparation!

From reviewing study protocols to practicing workflows, the session gave everyone the chance to ask questions, grow together, and strengthen our teamwork. We’re excited to put these skills into practice and continue moving this important study forward!



We're thrilled to announce the official start of enrollment for our National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded randomi...
07/28/2025

We're thrilled to announce the official start of enrollment for our National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded randomized clinical trial investigating "The Impact of Wearable Biofeedback for the Rehabilitation and Tele-Rehabilitation of Neurogenic Dysphagia"
This marks a major milestone for our team and an exciting step forward in translating research into real-world impact. If you have had a stroke or are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, you may qualify for this exciting swallowing treatment study! Please feel free to contact us.

Huge thanks to everyone who is helping bring this project to life — from the team protocol, to participants! 🙌

Today we celebrate our beloved professor, Dr. Malandraki's birthday! 🥳 Your passion for science, mentorship, and leader...
07/25/2025

Today we celebrate our beloved professor, Dr. Malandraki's birthday! 🥳 Your passion for science, mentorship, and leadership continues to inspire us every day. Thank you for guiding our lab with curiosity, kindness, and unwavering support. Wishing you a year full of exciting discoveries and well-deserved success! 💡🥼🎂

Today we wish the happiest of birthdays to our fabulous Lead Research SLP, Shelley Reichelt ! We hope you have a SUPERB...
07/24/2025

Today we wish the happiest of birthdays to our fabulous Lead Research SLP, Shelley Reichelt ! We hope you have a SUPERB day. Thank you for everything you do for our lab, our patients, and for getting our new RCT started! Enjoy your special day!" ♥️🥳

‼️Call for research participation‼️Are you an SLP? 🧠🗣️🍽️Do you work with people with PD? 👵🧓Our collaborators from Columb...
06/20/2025

‼️Call for research participation‼️

Are you an SLP? 🧠🗣️🍽️

Do you work with people with PD? 👵🧓

Our collaborators from Columbia University Columbia University Upper Airway Dysfunction Lab are conducting an anonymous survey to learn about SLPs practices, needs, and challenges providing dysphagia care to people with PD in the US 🇺🇸.
Please consider completing this survey to help them learn more about how to improve dysphagia management for PD!

The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Click this link
[https://tccolumbia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3XzH7WRvj9N4mW] or scan the QR code above to complete the survey 📝

Please contact Jordanna Sevitz, PhD, CCC-SLP at jsm2210@tc.columbia.edu with any questions or concerns regarding this study.

A few weeks ago, our team traveled to Cleveland, OH, to test our updated biofeedback software in collaboration with Grea...
06/19/2025

A few weeks ago, our team traveled to Cleveland, OH, to test our updated biofeedback software in collaboration with Great Lakes Neurotechnologies Great Lakes NeuroTechnologies for our i-Phagia system! They also showed us innovations on wearable devices they are developing. This marks an exciting step forward as we start our randomized clinical trial on the use of wearable biofeedback for the management of neurogenic dysphagia! -funded

Today we celebrate Freddie Peng's achievement in becoming a PhD candidate! Freddie passed his preliminary exam! 🎉 He pre...
06/17/2025

Today we celebrate Freddie Peng's achievement in becoming a PhD candidate! Freddie passed his preliminary exam! 🎉 He presented his two preliminary projects on uncovering the neuromuscular and biomechanical mechanisms behind swallowing rehabilitation in healthy adults and individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. His Committee, Drs. Malandraki (chair), Schaser, Craig, and Pearson were impressed with his progress and gave him valuable feedback. Here's to the dissertation stage next! 🧠💪 Congratulations, Freddie! We are so proud of you!

Last week, our lab was proud to participate in DRS Dash for Dysphagia! 🏃‍♂️🧠💬 Teaming up with as the PURDUE PAVERS tea...
06/17/2025

Last week, our lab was proud to participate in DRS Dash for Dysphagia! 🏃‍♂️🧠💬 Teaming up with as the PURDUE PAVERS team to raise awareness and support research for those living with dysphagia. Together, we're making strides in science and community! 💙 Dysphagia Research Society


Last week, we celebrated our lab manager, Anna Szlembarski with a Farewell Pizza Party! 🍕🎉 It was bittersweet — so ma...
06/13/2025

Last week, we celebrated our lab manager, Anna Szlembarski with a Farewell Pizza Party! 🍕🎉 It was bittersweet — so many laughs, memories, and slices shared. We’re very thankful for everything you’ve brought to the team, Anna, for these past two years. We will miss you! Wishing you all the success in your next chapter! 💛

June is ! Follow along as the I-EaT Swallowing Laboratory shares information on swallowing disorders! Department of Sp...
06/03/2025

June is ! Follow along as the I-EaT Swallowing Laboratory shares information on swallowing disorders! Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences- Purdue University Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences

Students from the Purdue SLHS Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences- Purdue University I-EaT Lab I-EaT Sw...
05/27/2025

Students from the Purdue SLHS Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences- Purdue University I-EaT Lab I-EaT Swallowing Laboratory and the KU Leuven Master of Deglutology program KU Leuven recently took part in a first-of-its-kind simulation: performing a live tele-VFSS exam demo across international borders! 🌐

Using TIMS Connect TIMS Medical and Zoom, our students practiced conducting and adapting tele-VFSS exams—gaining critical hands-on experience in delivering reliable, safe assessments via telehealth. 🧠💻
Huge congratulations to all the students involved, and a big thank you to our incredible lab team for making this innovative learning opportunity possible! 👏

📣 And don’t worry—no laws were broken in the making of this demo. Just future clinicians gaining valuable, real-world skills. 😉


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