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

🇯🇵 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! 💜

SAVE THE DATE! The Northwestern University Swallo

SAVE THE DATE!

The Northwestern University Swallowing Conference is coming Summer 2028!

Directed by Dr. Bonnie Martin-Harris, this conference will bring together clinicians, researchers, and leaders in the field of swallowing and dysphagia for an exciting exploration of:

Re-Engineering Dysphagia Diagnostics and Therapeutics

Stay tuned for more details and programming!

The Swallowing Cross-Systems Collaborative (SCSC)

The Swallowing Cross-Systems Collaborative (SCSC) Lab is proud to celebrate this achievement recognizing the publication: “Asynchronous Telehealth for Dysphagia Management: Evidence, Possibilities, and Practical Examples.”

Presented by the Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, the Editor’s Award recognizes one of the journal’s most impactful publications, honoring excellence in research design and presentation.

The award will be formally presented during the Researcher-Academic Town Meeting (RATM) on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the 2026 ASHA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, and will also be recognized during the ASHA Awards Ceremony.

Congratulations to all authors!

Join us in celebrating the remarkable career of Sh

Join us in celebrating the remarkable career of Sharon Veis, MA, CCC-SLP, as she retires after 43 years of dedicated service to the Northwestern community. 
Sharon has been an invaluable clinician, mentor, and research collaborator whose contributions have helped advance the field of dysphagia. As a longtime collaborator of the late Dr. Jeri Logemann, she played an important role in many of the foundational swallowing research studies that continue to shape clinical practice today. 
Thank you, Sharon, for your lasting impact on our patients, trainees, colleagues, and the field. Wishing you all the best in this exciting next chapter. Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement!

Meet our amazing SCSC Graduate Student Research As

Meet our amazing SCSC Graduate Student Research Assistants!

We’re excited to introduce this year’s rising second-year students in the Master of Speech, Language, and Learning program at Northwestern University, who play an integral role in the Swallowing Cross-Systems Collaborative Lab.

These talented clinicians-in-training support our work in clinical research, data management, and data analysis while bringing enthusiasm, curiosity, and dedication to every project. We’re so grateful to have them on our team!

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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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