Dr. Griffin is a medical speech-language pathologist with clinical and research interests in the neural mechanisms of normal and disordered swallowing in adults. She studies methods of augmenting traditional dysphagia rehabilitation using electrical and sensory stimulation as well as ways to improve swallowing evaluation procedures. She has published her work in several peer-reviewed journals, including DysphagiaAmerican Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, and Experimental Brain Research.

Dr. Griffin teaches graduate coursework in neurogenic communication disorders and dysphagia. She supplements course materials with evidence-based practice techniques and examples from her clinical experiences across the continuum of care. Students interested in gaining research experience with adult swallowing disorders are encouraged to contact the EATS Lab.

About

Education

B.S., Lebanon Valley College
M.S., Northeastern University
Ph.D., James Madison University

Areas of Expertise

  • Communication Sciences & Disorders
  • Speech & Language Disorders

Publications

Kamarunas, E., Mulheren, R., Wong, S.M., Griffin, L., Ludlow, C.L. (2022). The feasibility of home-based treatment using vibratory stimulation in chronic severe dysphagia. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, in press.

2022

Griffin, L., Kamarunas, E., Kuo, C., & O’Donoghue, C. (2022). Evaluating amplitude criterion for transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) during swallowing. Experimental Brain Research, 240, 1811-1822.

2022

Kamarunas, E., Szynkiewicz, S., Griffin, L., Drulia, T. & Murray, K. (2022). Mental practice of swallowing-related tasks promotes cortical plasticity in healthy older adults: A fNIRS study. IJOM, 48(1), 1-16.

2022

Szynkiewicz, S.H., Kamarunas, E., Drulia, T., Nobriga, C.V., Griffin, L., & O’Donoghue, C.R. (2021). A randomized controlled trial comparing physical and mental lingual exercise for healthy older adults. Dysphagia, 36, 474-482.

2021