Dr. Michelle Ciucci was recently featured by Swallow Your Pride Podcast in 361 – Beyond the Clinic: How animal models are changing dysphagia research with Dr. Michelle Ciucci.
In the episode, Dr. Ciucci discusses the important role of animal research in understanding swallowing disorders in neurogenic diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
Michelle explains how her lab uses rat models to study swallowing, tongue function, and vocalization, allowing researchers to uncover early signs of dysphagia before clinical symptoms even appear.
