Ross Westemeyer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology
Location
CAC 245
Phone
319-273-6886
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Ross Westemeyer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology
Education
Post-Doctoral Fellow – Northeastern University
Ph.D. – University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.A. – University of Northern Iowa
B.A. – University of Northern Iowa
Teaching Interests
CSD 3130 Neuroscience and the Study of Communication Disorders
CSD 3120 Phonetics
CSD 6600 Dysphagia
Research Interests
Dr. Westemeyer’s research interests include illuminating the neural bases of swallowing, investigating the efficacy of skill- and strength-based swallowing rehabilitation, and improving researcher-clinician collaboration and employment of evidence-based practice in the management of swallowing disorders across the lifespan.