The Airway Protection Research Lab is proud to be part of the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences within Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Boston University. Our lab is directed by James Borders, PhD, CCC-SLP.
Our Mission
Our research focuses on airway protection, namely swallowing (dysphagia) and cough (dystussia) dysfunction. Our overarching goal is to identify physiologic and neural mechanisms underlying these conditions and translate this knowledge into novel treatments that meaningfully improve quality of life and health outcomes for patients and care partners.
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Studies are actively recruiting volunteers!
Our studies include comprehensive assessments of airway protection, including swallowing, breathing, and coughing, as well as strength, balance, and overall health.
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Our lab is committed to fostering an open, diverse, and inclusive science.