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Sherri L. Smith, AuD, PhD, CCC-A, was awarded a five-year R01 grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.

The research poster received one of the highest scores among eligible undergraduate submissions reviewed by the ASHA Convention Program Committee.

Minga served as a writing group member and societal liaison for the newly published 2026 Guideline for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery.

Jessica West, PhD, MPH, has received a K01 Career Development Award to investigate how stigma surrounding hearing loss influences decisions to seek hearing healthcare.

The highly competitive fellowship recognizes emerging scholars who demonstrate exceptional promise and a commitment to advancing research and clinical care for individuals with neurogenically based communication disorders.

The study will examine oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, a major risk factor for oropharyngeal cancer.

Three faculty members from the Duke Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences have been awarded Duke Global Health Institute’s spring 2026 pilot research funding opportunity, Topics in Global Cancer.

Photos of singers line the walls of the Duke Voice Care Center, but its patients extend far beyond professional vocalists. For 20 years, the center has helped people regain a voice that sounds like their own.

Gonzalez received the award for her project, "Evaluating Nebulizer Performance for Targeted Laryngeal Drug Delivery Using Computational Modeling," which she also presented during a podium session at the meeting.

The day-long event highlighted research and innovation across the department while recognizing the achievements and contributions of residents, fellows, trainees and alumni.