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The Swallowing Cross-Systems Collaborative [SCSC]
Northwestern University
Principal Investigator and Lab Executive Director: Dr. Bonnie Martin-Harris

More exciting highlights from ESSD 2026! Congratu

More exciting highlights from ESSD 2026!

Congratulations to Dr. Bonnie Martin-Harris on receiving 2nd Place for Best Oral Presentation for her research, “How Severe Are They, and What’s Driving It? Population-Referenced Severity Norms and Component-Level Patient Profiling from 80,000 Standardized Swallowing Assessments”, co-authored with Dr. Alex Clain! 🏆

This work is the result of years of data contributions from MBSImP clinicians around the globe who share in this recognition.

Dr. Martin-Harris also co-presented a pre-conference course alongside Dr. Maggie-Lee Huckabee titled, “Think Swallow: Theoretical and Practical Application of Swallowing Skill Training”, highlighting the theoretical foundations and practical applications of swallowing skill training with focus on Respiratory Swallow Training (RST).

We are incredibly proud to celebrate these accomplishments and the continued contributions of our SCSC team to advancing dysphagia research, education, and evidence-based clinical practice! 👏🏼

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Ankita Bhutada! 🎉 We are

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Ankita Bhutada! 🎉

We are thrilled to celebrate Dr. Bhutada on being named a 2026 Mentored Clinical Research Award recipient by the Parkinson Study Group (PSG), in association with the Parkinson’s Foundation!

Her proposed research, “Phenotype-Informed Respiratory-Swallow Training for Dysphagia in Parkinson’s Disease: A Feasibility Study,” explores a personalized approach to swallowing rehabilitation for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
We are incredibly proud of Dr. Bhutada and her continued dedication to advancing dysphagia research and evidence-based clinical care! 💜👏

Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved recognition!

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Bonnie Martin-Harris! 🎉

🔬Calling all students interested in becoming a stu

🔬Calling all students interested in becoming a student volunteer with the Swallowing Cross-Systems Collaborative (SCSC)!

Join us for our Virtual Open House on Thursday, October 29th at 10:30 AM CT to learn more about our research and opportunities to get involved!

Scan the QR code to join. We hope to see you there! 💜

🇯🇵 SCSC in Japan! This September, our Principal In

🇯🇵 SCSC in Japan!
This September, our Principal Investigator, Dr. Bonnie Martin-Harris, represented the Swallowing Cross-Systems Collaborative at two international conferences in Japan!
📍 32nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Dysphagia Rehabilitation | Kobe, Japan | September 11–13
📍 8th International Dysphagia Symposium | Japan | September 14–16
Across both conferences, Dr. Martin-Harris shared research on Respiratory Swallow Training (RST), instrumental swallowing assessment, and emerging technologies, including AI and wearable sensors.
We are grateful for opportunities to share our research, exchange knowledge, and connect with colleagues around the world! 🌏💜
Swipe through for highlights from Japan!

📣 New publication! Congratulations to Dr. Bonnie

📣 New publication!

Congratulations to Dr. Bonnie Martin-Harris and Dr. Kahla Graham on their latest publication, “Translating the 2023 ACR-SPR Practice Parameter for the Modified Barium Swallow Study Into Radiology Nursing Practice for Adults.”

We’re excited to see this important work supporting the translation of best practices in MBSS into clinical care! 💜

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jradnu.2026.101445

Join us for our upcoming Oral, Head, & Neck Cancer

Join us for our upcoming Oral, Head, & Neck Cancer Support Group on Wednesday, September 30 at 6:00 PM hosted by the Swallowing Cross-Systems Collaborative at Northwestern University!

This support group provides a welcoming space for patients, survivors, loved ones, and clinicians to connect, share experiences, and ask questions.

This month, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Michael J. Passineau, PhD, Vice President of Salivary Gland Therapeutics at MeiraGTx, as our guest speaker.

Interested in joining us? Please RSVP or reach out with any questions at SCSC@northwestern.edu or (312) 772-3920.

We look forward to seeing you there! 💜

New publication! 📢✍🏼 Martin-Harris, B., Davidson,

New publication! 📢✍🏼

Martin-Harris, B., Davidson, K., & McFarland, D. (2026). Respiratory–swallow training in head and neck cancer: Impact on swallowing safety and efficiency. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1044/2026_JSLHR-26-00075

This publication highlights respiratory-swallow training (RST) as a targeted approach to improving swallowing function in individuals with head and neck cancer.

The authors discuss how training optimal respiratory-swallow coordination may support swallowing safety and efficiency, emphasizing its potential as a mechanism-based intervention for dysphagia.

Congratulations to all authors! 💜

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Featured Investigations

Training Swallowing Initiation during Expiration: Impact on Safety and Efficiency Following Treatment for Oropharyngeal Head and Neck Cancer (NIH/NCI 1R01CA262502-01)FC2026-03-31T08:22:39-05:00

Training Swallowing Initiation during Expiration: Impact on Safety and Efficiency Following Treatment for Oropharyngeal Head and Neck Cancer (NIH/NCI 1R01CA262502-01)

Featured Investigation, Sponsored Investigations

Clinical Impact of Respiratory-Swallow Training on Refractory Dysphagia in Oropharyngeal Head and Neck Cancer (VA 1I0RX002352-01)FC2025-02-12T12:04:45-06:00

Clinical Impact of Respiratory-Swallow Training on Refractory Dysphagia in Oropharyngeal Head and Neck Cancer (VA 1I0RX002352-01)

Featured Investigation, Sponsored Investigations

Data Science Applications in Communication and Swallowing Disorders (NIH/NIDCD 2K24DC012801; Bracco Diagnostics)FC2023-05-15T10:44:56-05:00

Data Science Applications in Communication and Swallowing Disorders (NIH/NIDCD 2K24DC012801; Bracco Diagnostics)

Featured Investigation, Sponsored Investigations

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