The University of Texas at Dallas · PsychologyShembel Voice Lab
Adrianna Shembel · Richardson, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Adrianna Shembel's research lab at the University of Texas Dallas focuses on understanding and improving voice disorders, particularly those related to muscle tension and nerve injuries affecting the larynx. Her lab combines innovative techniques like motion capture and electrical stimulation to explore how to restore vocal function and address communication issues resulting from injuries and disorders. The goal is to identify new treatment methods that can enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from these conditions.
voice disordersneuromodulationlaryngeal nerve injurymuscle tension dysphoniamotion capturecommunicationneuroplasticityrehabilitationvocal functionacute vocal demands
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the effects of neuromodulation paired with deglutition on laryngeal motor function recovery in animal models.
AIM 02Characterize paralaryngeal-respiratory movement patterns in patients with primary muscle tension dysphonia.
AIM 03Examine the relationship between movement variability and vocal quality metrics in individuals with voice disorders.
AIM 04Evaluate the impact of vocal load challenges on laryngeal-respiratory coordination in patients with muscle tension dysphonia.
AIM 05Develop novel treatment approaches for laryngeal motor impairments resulting from nerve injuries.
Skills the Lab Values
motion captureanimal modelselectrical stimulationlaryngoscopyultrasonic vocalization recordingneuroplasticity assessmentspatiotemporal movement analysisdata analysis using Pythonmuscle morphology analysisrehabilitative training protocols
Output against the department
Publications45bottom 7% of dept.276th of 296
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Citations730bottom 6% of dept.277th of 296
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