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The Neurogenic Communication Lab was proud to be represented at the inaugural International Conference on Primary Progressive Aphasia (ICPPA), held July 16–17, 2026, at University College London in London, England. ICPPA brought together researchers, clinicians, and experts from around the world to share ideas and advance research and care for people living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). We were excited to share our work, connect with colleagues, and be part of this

Allison Hilger, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, presented an engaging and informative webinar on how to use the Colorado Motor Speech Framework (CMSF), a free clinical tool designed to support the assessment and differential diagnosis of motor speech disorders. She discussed challenges associated with traditional motor speech evaluations and highlighted the need for efficient, standardized approaches to assessment. Allison provided a step-by-step overview of the CMSF, demonstrating how clini

Building Resources for Aphasia in NYC (BrainNYC) members including Mara Steinberg Lowe traveled to Pittsburgh for the 2026 Clinical Aphasiology Conference, where they shared their work through a roundtable discussion titled Communication Ramps to Cultural Institutions: Identifying Barriers and Facilitators to Participation for Adults with Aphasia. How can cultural institutions become more communication-accessible for people living with aphasia? Museums, libraries, theaters, a

We are excited to share a newly published scoping review, co-authored by Dr. Steinberg Lowe, examining how researchers define and implement personalized treatment targets in aphasia rehabilitation. Personalized treatment is widely considered a cornerstone of effective aphasia rehabilitation, yet there has been limited consensus regarding what “personalized” actually means in research and clinical practice. Without clear definitions and reporting standards, it becomes difficul

Congratulations to Rachel Desir for an outstanding poster presentation at the Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Student Research Poster Day at the CUNY Graduate Center on April 17, 2026! She shared preliminary findings from a clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of an intervention that combines personalized language training with home-based practice using computer-assisted spaced retrieval for individuals living with primary progressive aphasia (PPA). We also recognize

Introducing the Progressive Aphasia Communication Toolkit (PACT) —a novel instrument designed to capture real-world communication strengths in people living with PPA. By shifting the focus from impairment to ability, the PACT supports a more holistic understanding of communication. This diagnostic tool was developed through a multistep, collaborative process involving speech-language pathologists, clinical researchers, individuals living with PPA, and their care partners. Dr

Dr. Mara Steinberg Lowe has been inducted as a Professional Member of the National Academies of Practice (NAP) Class of 2026 — an honor recognizing her leadership and contributions to interprofessional, patient-centered care! She looks forward to working alongside fellow interprofessional members within NAP to advance collaborative care and continue improving outcomes across healthcare settings. SLP Academy - NAP Induction 2026 CUNY IPE Fellows - Nicole Saint-Louis & Mara St

Check out a new paper authored by Mara Steinberg Lowe and her colleagues from University of Sydney! This study examined longitudinal changes in discourse measures and associated changes in cortical thickness in a large sample of individuals with three clinical variants of primary progressive aphasia (PPA). The findings provide insight into how discourse production is underpinned by a network that extends beyond classic language regions, with morphosyntactic elements of discou

Dr. Amy Vogel-Eyny, Dr. Mara Steinberg Lowe, and S. Arheix-Parras— will share highlights from their innovative studies funded by the...

The Speaking Out Conference hosted by the National Aphasia Association will be happening this year!! This is a conference for people...

Rachel Desir has been selected to receive the Research Mentoring-Pair Travel Award (RMPTA) along with her mentor Mara Steinberg Lowe....

ACRM Stroke ISIG Aphasia & Other Communication Disorders Task Force Virtual Happy Hour A recording of this webinar is now freely...

We will be presenting at ASHA in Washington DC this year! Hope to see you there! 1-Hour seminar presentations: Personalizing Anomia...