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- [Gisele Oliveira Award for SLP Master's Student](http://voicefoundation.org/gisele-oliveira-award-masters-students/) - Won by Luca Carozza from Italy Passing It Forward Gisele Oliveira was an extraordinary, young, professional figure and human being, a dear member of The Voice Foundation who died at the age of 45 after a battle with aggressive cancer. In her honor, and in recognition of her deep love and dedication to her SLP students,
- [AI and Professional Voice Care: Journal of Voice 30 Years at the Frontier](http://voicefoundation.org/ai-and-voice-science-journal-of-voice-30-years-at-the-frontier/) - Today we stand at a true inflection point in voice science—a moment when AI is fundamentally reshaping how we conduct research, analyze data, and care for patients. The Voice Foundation: A Legacy of Innovation This moment of transformation builds on a rich legacy. In 1969, Dr. Wilbur James Gould founded The Voice Foundation in New
- [2025 Van L. Lawrence Fellowship Winner, Nicholas Perna, DMA](http://voicefoundation.org/2025-van-l-lawrence-fellowship/) - The National Association of Teachers of Singing and The Voice Foundation are delighted to announce Nicholas Perna as the 2025 Van L. Lawrence Fellowship Award recipient. This prestigious honor includes a $2,000 award to support Perna’s research and the opportunity to attend the 54th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, May 28-June 1, 2025, in
- [Sataloff AVA Honors](http://voicefoundation.org/sataloff-ava-honors/) - Dr. Robert Sataloff, our Chairman, was honored at the Academy of Vocal Arts Gala at the Kimmel Center last Friday. Please join us in recognizing his over four decades of caring for so many of AVA's fine young singers, many who have gone on to International careers, bringing joy to countless audiences around the world.
- [2024 Van L. Lawrence Fellowship Winner, Dr. Ana Flavia Zuim, PhD](http://voicefoundation.org/2024-van-l-lawrence-fellowship-winner/) - Dr. Ana Flavia Zuim, Ph.D. The primary purpose of Ana Flavia’s research proposal is to explore thresholds of safe vocal dosing via dosimetry and singers’ perception of vocal fatigue via the EASE score. Data will be pursued by creating a catalog of vocal doses, from song and dialogue, of individual Broadway roles as sung by
- [2023 November The Voice Newsletter](http://voicefoundation.org/2023-november-the-voice-newsletter/) - The Voice!From the Editor, Then & Now! Kimberly Steinhauer, Ph.D.President, Estill Voice InternationalPittsburgh, PA Welcome to this special investigative issue focused on uncovering the motivation, devotion, and drive behind The Voice Foundation Leaders…Then & Now. I’m keeping it current and borrowing from those popular “Then/Now” social media memes. Back then, I hoped to combine my love
- [17th Phonosurgery Course and International Workshop (Hybrid) ](http://voicefoundation.org/17th-phonosurgery-course-and-international-workshop-hybrid/) - Register Here Download Flyer We cordially invite you for our 17th Phonosurgery course and International workshop on Hybrid basis on 28th and 29th of October 2023. On 28th October there will be LIVE SURGICAL DEMO on Office Based Laryngeal Surgeries and Phonomicrosurgeries and LECTURES by eminent National and Intenational Faculty on Virtual (Zoom) basis. On 29th October
- [Newsletter 2023 September](http://voicefoundation.org/newsletter-2023-september/) - Dear Voice Foundation Members,I hope that everyone had a wonderful summer after a great kickoff in Philadelphia at the 52nd Annual Symposium! During the symposium, presenters in one of the speech-language pathology sessions shared their research aiming to understand the experiences of speakers and singers with voice disorders. The audience members’ questions and comments showed
- [World Voice Day 2023](http://voicefoundation.org/world-voice-day-2023/) - THE THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA Present Franz Joseph Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass Excerpts from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess ROBERT THAYER SATALOFF, M.D., D.M.A. Conductor PHILIP DOUCETTE, M.A., M.M. Associate Conductor MARGARET M. BAROODY, M.M. Associate Conductor Emerita YONI LEVYATOV Accompanist In celebration of World Voice Day 2023 In collaboration with The Voice Foundation
- [February 2023 Newsletter](http://voicefoundation.org/february-2023-newsletter/) - On Shaky Ground Part II In the current issue, the authors discuss vocal vibrato from research, teaching, and treatment perspectives.
- [Dr. Sataloff interview with Terry Gross from 1998](http://voicefoundation.org/dr-sataloff-interview-with-terry-gross-from-1998/)
- [William Bonner, Best of The Year Award](http://voicefoundation.org/william-bonner-best-of-the-year-award/) - Mr. Bonner's Speech accepting the V.E.R.A. Award from the Voice Foundation, June 2022
- [Podcast with Dr. Sataloff](http://voicefoundation.org/podcast-with-dr-sataloff/) - Your voice...perhaps the most underrated and misunderstood human ability. For an ankle sprain, you go see a trainer, a physical therapist, a sports doc, you wear a brace, get taped, do some exercises. For vocal injuries, for vocal dysfunctions, what do you do? How do you make your voice better? How do you improve your
- [2023 Awards](http://voicefoundation.org/2023-awards/) - 2022 Symposium Awards Sataloff Young Investigators AwardAhmed M Yousef, MSc “Deep-Learning-Based Representation of Vocal Fold Dynamics in Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia during Connected Speech in High-Speed Videoendoscopy” Hamdan International Presentation AwardDebra Jean Phyland, PhD “Introducing EAVE: A Self-Report Tool for Tracking the Perceived Physical Aspects of Vocal Function”Debra Jean Phyland, PhD, Nicole Free, SLP, Mara Behlau,
- [With an Audible Gasp](http://voicefoundation.org/with-an-audible-gasp/) - THE VOICE Fall 2021 Newsletter Click on the picture for your copy of The Voice
- [SoCal Voice Community](http://voicefoundation.org/socal-voice-community/) - Southern California Chapter of The Voice Foundation (SoCal Chapter) A new president, a new board! The new president, Lauren Timmons Sund, BM, MS, CCC-SLP, is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Speech Pathology Director at the USC Voice Center - USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. She brings great energy to the chapter
- [So. Cal Chapter Meeting](http://voicefoundation.org/so-cal-chapter-meeting/) - OUR SPEAKER Laura Parker Laura Parker is an Alexander Technique teacher certified by the American Society for the Alexander Technique. she has taught group at classes at Loyola Marymount university, Mount Saint Mary’s University, National Children's Chorus, UCLA, Hussian College-LA, and Identity School of Acting. She has taught masterclasses at CSU Summer Arts, Idyllwild Arts
- [Van Lawrence Winner Ian Howell](http://voicefoundation.org/van-lawrence-winner-i-howell/) - The National Association of Teachers of Singing and the Voice Foundation have named Ian Howell of Boston, Massachusetts, as the 2022 Van L. Lawrence Fellowship Award winner. Howell will have the opportunity to attend the annual Symposium on Care of the Professional Voice and receive a $2,000 award toward his research project. Howell is a
- [SoCal Chapter Meeting](http://voicefoundation.org/socal-chapter-meeting/) - Greetings, SoCal Voice Foundation chapter! Chapter Event Our next chapter meeting is scheduled for May 1 at 5pm PT on Zoom. We have a special presentation on Aging Voice from the perspectives of the laryngologist, speech pathologist, and voice teacher, with speakers Benjamin Rafii, Aaron Ziegler, and Michele Patzakis. Please see the attached flyer for further
- [Perceptual Voice Qualities Database](http://voicefoundation.org/perceptual-voice-qualities-database/) - We are happy to announce the Perceptual Voice Qualities Database (PVQD) 296 Audio Files (in .wav format) of the CAPE-V vowels and sentences. Research done by Patrick R. Walden, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, St. John's University This database was created through generous funding from The Voice Foundation’s Advancing Scientific Voice Research Grant. It contains voice samples which
- [NSDA Award](http://voicefoundation.org/nsda-award-2019/) - The Voice Foundation presents The NSDA Research Award The NSDA Award shall be awarded by the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association (NSDA) and The Voice Foundation. The Award Committee shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Board of The Voice Foundation. This award is for outstanding contribution to new research related to spasmodic dysphonia and
- [Summer 2021 Newsletter](http://voicefoundation.org/17629-2/) - https://voicefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Summer-2021.pdf
- [World Voice Day 2021 - CoMeT, The Voice Foundation](http://voicefoundation.org/world-voice-day-2021/)
- [WORLD VOICE DAY 2021](http://voicefoundation.org/world-voice-day-2020/) - World Voice Day 2021 Join Me, Join Us at 7:00 PM EDT!! Translation English - Spanish. WORLD VOICE DAY Symposium with TVF Mexico Chapter on Friday, April 16th. With translation into Spanish. FREE FOR ALL. 7-10:30PM EDT. Registration: HERE Hola invitamos a todos los cantantes, actores, locutores, maestros de canto, médicos foniatras, laringólogos, otorrinolaringólogos, terapeutas
- [Van Lawrence Winner Edrie Means Weekly](http://voicefoundation.org/van-lawrence-winner-edrie-means-weekly/) - The 2020 Van Lawrence Fellowship Award Congratulations to Edrie Means Weekly! Awarded jointly by The Voice Foundation and National Association of Teachers of Singing Foundation "The Parameters of Breath Stamina and Muscle Tension in Elite Musical Theatre Singers Post Covid19 and Whether Those Parameters Change with Treatment Protocol" Edrie Means Weekly, MM, is an active
- [Student Membership](http://voicefoundation.org/student-membership-upload/) - Student Membership Document Upload To complete your student membership, please upload your Student ID or a Letter from your program director. [caldera_form id="CF5f5faf330518b"]
- [THE VOICE - NEWSLETTER](http://voicefoundation.org/the-voice-newsletter/) - Singing When Sick: Clinical Guidance The summer newsletter is now available HERE. Editor, Mary Sandage, has gathered information from laryngologists about treatments and decisions for singing when you are ill. Editorial Singing and the Pandemic: Return to Performance? The Benefits and Risks Robert T. Sataloff, M.D., D.M.A. Matthew R. Naunheim, M.D., M.B.A., Thomas Carroll, M.D.
- [NATS CHAT Archives and TVF Sessions](http://voicefoundation.org/nats-chat-archives-and-tvf-sessions/) - WEBINARS NATS Chats Archives, including the TVF sponsored webinars with Dolora Zajick, Dr. Jean Abitbol, Dr. Michael Johns, Margaret (Peggy) Baroody, and so many others! Motor Learning Part II: Focus? Locus? Hocus-pocus? with Lynn Helding and Lynn Maxfield, November 10, 2019, Sponsored by The Voice Foundation Keeping the Singer Singing with Adam Rubin, M.D. and Juliana Codino
- [Editorial: Singing and the Pandemic](http://voicefoundation.org/editorial-singing-and-th-pandemic/) - Singing and the Pandemic: Return to Performance? Note: This editorial article is intended for use in multiple publications in order to disseminate important information as widely as possible. The copyright is held by The Voice Foundation. This document is being made available for unrestricted use at no cost. It should be acknowledged as "republished with
- [Audio Pronunciation Guide](http://voicefoundation.org/audio-pronunciation-guide/) - Practical Tool to Prepare Your Presentations is a free training center teaching the correct pronunciation of medical/voice terminology. English is famously difficult to pronounce and specialty words all the more so. This is a vast trove of recorded words, spoken by both a male and a female, to be used in preparing your presentations.
- [Van Lawrence Winner Angelika Nair](http://voicefoundation.org/van-lawrence-winner-angelika-nair/) - The 2020 Van Lawrence Fellowship Award Congratulations to Angelika Nair, PhD There were some other highly rated submissions, but Angelika Nair was the first place winner. Angelika Nair, Ph.D., is a professional singer, trained Vocologist (NCVS), voice pedagogue, and owner of Pro Voce LLC, a voice studio in Austria and the USA providing private vocal
- [Van Lawrence Winner Amanda Flynn](http://voicefoundation.org/van-lawrence-winner-amanda-flynn/) - Congratulations to Amanda Flynn There were some other highly rated submissions, but Amanda Flynn's proposal was the clear winner in 2019. Amanda Flynn, MM, CAS Vocal Pedagogy, NCVS Trained Vocologist and Vocal Coach for Be More Chill on Broadway is currently on the musical theatre voice faculty at Pace University and is also the owner
- [AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES AND VOICE:  A Clinical Perspective](http://voicefoundation.org/autoimmune-diseases-and-voice-a-clinical-perspective/) - The Voice We have a fantastic, newsletterfor you to read during your holiday travels: Autoimmune Diseases and Voice Click here to read and download newsletter Page 3 Voice of the Editor by Editor, Mary Sandage, PhD Page 4-7 Autoimmune Disease and Voice by Laura M. Dominguez, MD Page 8- 11 Autoimmune
- [Historical Gems - Video Archives](http://voicefoundation.org/historical-gems-video-archives/) - Back to Educational Media Educational Media Educational Lectures Documentary, Interviews Historical Lectures Symposium Master Classes Journal of Voice Vocapedia - NATS information database for information about singing and the science of voice. With articles from Journal of Voice Historical Lectures Arytenoid Motion Basic Concepts Pertaining to Voice Disorders with G. Paul Moore Cancer of the
- [Hamdan International Presentation Award 2019](http://voicefoundation.org/hamdan-international-presentation-award-2019/) - Congratulations! Dr. Rahul Shrivastav, chair of the International Presentation Committee has informed us that the Hamdan Committee has reviewed the submissions for the Hamdan award and are pleased to recommend the following as this year’s winner, Iris Meerschman, PhD for Innovative Service Delivery Models for Voice Therapy: The Patient’s Opinion Iris Meerschman, PhD, Evelien D’haeseleer,
- [Sataloff New Investigators Award 2019](http://voicefoundation.org/sataloff-new-investigators-award-2019/) - Congratulations It is a great pleasure to announce that Hamzeh Ghasemzadeh, MSc, has been selected as the 11th Annual Sataloff Award recipient for the research paper “Method for Vertical Calibration of Laser-Projection Transnasal Fiberoptic High-Speed Videoendoscopy” Hamzeh Ghasemzadeh, MSc, David S. Ford, MS, Dimitar D. Deliyski, PhD, James B. Kobler, PhD, Robert E. Hillman, PhD,
- [2018 Disclosures](http://voicefoundation.org/2019asha/) - The Voice Foundation’s 48th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice ACS and ASHA – DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS The 2019 ASHA and ACS Disclosures can be found here: ASHA Disclosures 2019
- [Collegium Medicorum Theatri](http://voicefoundation.org/collegium-medicorum-theatri/) - Opening the 48th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice Welcome to CoMeT Collegium Medicorum Theatri holds its 2019 meeting in the historic and beautiful Center City, Philadelphia Wednesday, May 29th, 8am - 12:00pm Conference Hotel: The Westin Philadelphia 99 South 17th Street at Liberty Place Philadelphia, PA 19103 United States For
- [Two Meetings Early June- TVF & AQL](http://voicefoundation.org/two-meetings-early-june-tvf-aql/) - 48th Annual Symposium 48th Annual Symposium May 29 – June 2, 2019 * Philadelphia Westin IMPORTANT DATES for 2019 Symposium registration opens 1/15/19 Early bird Symposium registration ends: 4/24/19 Hotel Rooms go quickly, so please visit: Our Dedicated Site or call (215) 575-6915 and mention The Voice Foundation Reservations must be made by May 1,
- [Van Lawrence Fellowship Applications](http://voicefoundation.org/van-lawrence-fellowship-applications/) - VAN L. LAWRENCE FELLOWSHIP The Van Lawrence Fellowship Award is given jointly by the National Association of Teachers of Singing Foundation (NATS Foundation) and The Voice Foundation. The application submission deadline is December 1st. The Fellowship is intended to provide opportunities for the Fellow to become more thoroughly acquainted with practices, techniques, technology and people involved in laryngology
- [BEST STUDENT AWARD: M. SCALABRIN](http://voicefoundation.org/best-student-award-m-scalabrin/) - Best Student Award A generous endowment by TVF Board of Directors member Dr. Abdul-latif Hamdan enables us to recognize excellence among students presenting research at the Symposium with a $1,000 Award. This year we have expanded our committee to include six (6) judges (including Chair, Dr. Shaheen Awan) and I am very pleased to announce that
- [Transgender - Changes in Voice and Speech](http://voicefoundation.org/newsletter-transgender-changes-in-voice-and-speech/) - *THE VOICE* NEWSLETTER Transgender - Changes in Voice and Speech for You & your Students Click here to read and download newsletter Page 2-3 Voice of the Editor BY Mary Sandage, PhD Page 4-7 Voice Care for the Transgender Speaker BY CHRISTIE BLOCK, MA, MS, CCC-SLP Page 8-11 Voice Pedagogy for Transgender? Taking the
- [International Award to Pravin Kumar Subbaraj, Ph.D.](http://voicefoundation.org/international-award-to-pravin-kumar-subbaraj-ph-d/) - Pravin Kumar Subbaraj, Ph.D. wins Hamdan International Presentation Award The Hamdan International Presentation Award committee, chaired by Advisory Board member Dr. Rahul Shrivastav found several deserving applications once again in 2018. They reached consensus on the following candidate for this year’s award: Pravin Kumar Subbaraj, PhD (Czech Republic) for the following paper: Evaluation of Sharpness
- [Sataloff New Investigator Award](http://voicefoundation.org/sataloff-new-investigator-award/) - Pravin Kumar Subbaraj, Ph.D., a Two-Time Winner For the first time since we have been offering awards, the same person has won two different awards in one year. On behalf of Elsevier; Dr. Norman Hogikyan and the Sataloff Award Committee; Dr. Michael Johns and the Advisory Board; Dr. Robert Sataloff, Chairman; and all of us
- [WORLD VOICE DAY](http://voicefoundation.org/world-voice-day/) - WORLD VOICE DAY SOIREE Your Hosts: Dr. Robert Sataloff, Maria Russo, Katie Erikson & the Philadelphia Girls Choir: Invite you to take a short pause in your evening to help us to celebrate WORLD VOICE DAY. The concert is followed by a wine and cheese reception. Seats are limited, so please RSVP! The concert will
- [North Carolina Chapter!](http://voicefoundation.org/north-carolina-chapter/) - THE INTERDISCIPLINARY, INAUGURAL CHAPTER MEETING MON April 16, 2018 7pm – 8:30pm Where: Brendle Recital Hall, Wake Forest University 1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 PROGRAM: Please join us for our inaugural NCVF Chapter meeting on World Voice Day 2018! This free event will be filled with performances from local students and choral
- [Van Lawrence Winner: Amelia Rollings PhD](http://voicefoundation.org/10061-2/) - The Voice Foundation and NATS Foundation present the Van L. Lawrence Fellowship Congratulations to Amelia Rollings, PhD Dr. Rollings completed her Ph.D. in Vocal Pedagogy at The University of Kansas under the mentorship of Dr. James Daugherty. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre Voice at Western Kentucky University. The soprano is an
- [TRANSPORTATION](http://voicefoundation.org/transportation/) - Planes, Trains, Bus, Car From the Airport Public Transportation The single best way to get from Philadelphia International Airport ( PHL ) to Center City is via the SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority) Airport Regional Rail Line (formerly R1). It stops at every terminal at the airport except F (just walk over to E), runs
- [POSTER PRESENTATIONS](http://voicefoundation.org/poster-presentations/) - POSTER BOARD PRESENTERS Presentation: Remember to practice presenting your research. Take advantage of our (free) Poster Presentation Coaching Poster Board Size: The poster boards are 4 feet tall and 6 feet long Posters can be any size, as long as they will fit within those dimensions Standard poster size is 3x4, but you can use
- [CALL FOR PAPERS, POSTERS, WORKSHOPS](http://voicefoundation.org/call-for-papers-posters-workshops-3/) - SUBMIT HERE PAPERS AND POSTERS Deadline: Extended to 11/8/17 Abstracts must represent original work that has not been published elsewhere. Completed manuscripts must be submitted by the day of presentation at the Symposium and must be submitted for consideration for publication in Journal of Voice, unless prior arrangements have been made (Poster submissions are the
- [Ode to Autumn Newsletter 2017](http://voicefoundation.org/9093-2/) - Is it Resonance or Voice Quality? We've made a couple of important edits to our author information. With apologies to Dan Ihasz and Elizabeth Ann Benson. "The inspiration for this issue arose during a Voice Foundation presentation when Dr. Ronald Scherer quietly commented to me in the back row, 'Does she mean voice quality
- [Fox29: A Look Inside Karen Hepp's Throat](http://voicefoundation.org/a-look-inside-karen-hepps-throat-on-fox29/) - Fox29's Karen Hepp and Dr. Robert Sataloff TVF Chairman, Dr. Robert Sataloff Karen Hepp FOX 29 Anchor and Reporter Lauren Johnson FOX 29 Anchor & Reporter Mike Jerrick Good Day Philadelphia Co-Host Click here to watch the video Save Save Save Save Save
- [Website Analytics](http://voicefoundation.org/website-analytics/) - Welcome to our Website News Click here to see the Website Analytics presentation Save
- [The Last Rose of Summer - Newsletter](http://voicefoundation.org/the-last-rose-of-summer-newsletter/) - IN SUPPORT OF VOICE CARE What DOES make the Lamina Propria so special? What exactly does motor learning have to do with singing and therapy? And, what in the world is Translation Science? Check out this summer's newsletter In Support of Voice Care. Thanks to our editor Mary Sandage and authors Nathan Wehlan, Cari Tallis
- [David Brewer Awards for Best Posters](http://voicefoundation.org/david-brewer-awards-for-best-posters/) - 2017 David Brewer Poster Awards The goals of the highly popular Poster Session are to share information, to inspire others with new thoughts, to talk with others with similar interests and ambitions, to expand the range of topics at the symposium, and to increase the number of students able to participate at the symposium.
- [Stroboscopy Oscars](http://voicefoundation.org/stroboscopy-oscars/) - STROBOSCOPY OSCARS 2012 Every other year, one of our symposium panels focuses on educational and, frankly, very weird strobes. Hosted by Advisory Board Chairman Michael M. Johns, MD and Eva van Leer, PhD, the session includes awarding the Strobe Oscar in categories. The audience takes the part of the "Academy" by voting. Winners are awarded
- [Prizes to Jeong Min Lee, Ketake Phadke, Marina Englert, Lívia Lima Krohling](http://voicefoundation.org/jeong-min-lee-best-student-award/) - Congratulations! to Jeong Min Lee, Ketake Phadke, Marina Englert, Lívia Lima Krohling The First Place Winner of the 2017 Best Student Presentation with both highest mean and median ratings from the judges is: Jeong Min Lee Comparison of Two Acoustic Indices of Dysphonia Severity: The AVQI and CSID (Advisor: Dr. N. Roy, University of Utah). Her research poster
- [Naghilbolhosseini: Winning Young Investigator](http://voicefoundation.org/m-naghilbolhosseini-is-the-winning-young-investigator/) - Congratulations to Maryam Naghibolhosseini, PhD The competition for Elsevier's 2017 9th Annual Sataloff Young Investigator Award was exceptionally strong. So, it is a particularly great pleasure to announce that Maryam Naghibolhosseini, PhD will receive the Award for her research at the 46th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice Award Presentations on Saturday, June 3,
- [JOV Best Paper Awards](http://voicefoundation.org/jov-best-paper-awards-2/) - Congratulations! The Journal of Voice Best Paper Awards are presented annually in three categories: Basic Science, Clinical Medicine, and Speech-Language Pathology/Vocal Pedagogy, and are decided by the Editorial Board. They are currently posted at jvoice.org and are free to read and download for the next six months. 2016 Basic Science An Oral Pressure Conversion Ratio
- [Broadway, Opera, Education Honors in Philly](http://voicefoundation.org/broadway-opera-education-honors-in-philly/) - Broadway and Opera Stars Leadership of Top Philly Institutions among those to be Honored in Philly RERI GRIST, operatic and Broadway superstar soprano TOMMY TUNE, ten-time Tony Award winner, Broadway royalty, and movie star KEVIN MCDOWELL, president and artistic director of the Academy of Vocal Arts DANIEL V. SCHIDLOW, MD, Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg
- [International Presentation Award to Claudio Storck, MD, Universitätsspital Basel](http://voicefoundation.org/international-presentation-award-to-c-storck-md/) - Dr. Claudio Storck wins Hamdan Int. Presentation Award The Hamdan International Presentation Award committee, chaired by Advisory Board member Dr. Rahul Shrivastav, recommends Claudio Storck, MD (Switzerland) for the paper “3D Analysis of the Movement of the Arytenoid Cartilage after Montgomery ThyroplastyType I.” (Claudio Storck, MD, Martin Luethi, MD, Jan Thommen, Flurin Honegger, PhD, Fabian Unteregger,
- [ARE YOU A SINGER? SLP? MD?](http://voicefoundation.org/are-you-a-singer/) - A Quick Online Survey Assessing Vitamin B12 Use in Singers An online survey among singers and singing teachers by the USC Voice Center. The survey assesses the use of B12 treatment in singers. The estimated time for answering the survey is 2-4 minutes. Just click here! It Takes Only 3 Minutes If you are unable
- [VOICE PEDAGOGY WITH SCIENCE & STYLE](http://voicefoundation.org/voice-pedagogy-with-science-style/) - Winter Newsletter Voice Pedagogy with Science & Style Enjoy our most recent informative newsletter. Get it HERE. Page 1 The Voice of the Editor by editor Mary Sandage PhD Page 2, 3, 4 Structured Pedagogy For Jazz and Commercial Voice By Liz Johnson Schafer, MM Page 5, 6, 7 Untangling Skill Acquisition in Classical Voice
- [Van Lawrence Award: The Matts Have It](http://voicefoundation.org/van-lawrence-award-the-matts-have-it/) - The Voice Foundation and NATS Foundation present the Van L. Lawrence Fellowship Congratulations to Matthew Schloneger, PhD, and Matthew Edwards, DMA This year, against all odds, the judge's numerical rating resulted in a tie at the top of eleven high-quality submissions. Matthew Schloneger is a voice professor and Chair of the Department of Fine Arts
- [ATTENTION NATS MEMBERS -VAN LAWERENCE AWARD](http://voicefoundation.org/attention-nats-members-van-lawerence-award/) - The Voice Foundation and NATS Foundation present the Van L. Lawrence Fellowship The Van Lawrence Fellowship Award is given jointly by the National Association of Teachers of Singing Foundation (NATS Foundation) and The Voice Foundation. Application submission deadline for 2017 is November 15th, 2016. The fellowship was created by The Voice Foundation and the NATS Foundation to honor
- [THE VOICE fall newsletter](http://voicefoundation.org/the-voice-fall-newsletter/) - Vocalises for Vocal-Ease! Click on the link Fall Newsletter Editor, Kim Steinhauer Thanks to the writers Matthew Edwards, DMA, Sari Gruber, and Brian J. Winnie, DMA T O N G U E C O O R D I N A T I O N E X E R C I S E S By
- [TEXAS VOICE SYMPOSIUM 2017](http://voicefoundation.org/texas-voice-symposium-2017/) - THE TEXAS VOICE SYMPOSIUM 2017 Register here Evidence-Based Treatment for Voice Disorders Saturday, January 21, 2017 Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX KEYNOTE SPEAKER Nelson Roy, PHD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders University of Utah SYMPOSIUM FACULTY Ted Mau, M.D., Ph.D. Lesley Childs, M.D. Cory Atkinson, M.A, CCC-SLP Kimberly Coker, M.S.
- [Glamorous Strobe Oscars](http://voicefoundation.org/glamorous-strobe-oscars/) - The Academy Vote Once again the learned Academy (session attendees) have voted for Strobe winners in six categories. It was a glamorous afternoon with countless Motion Picture (Videostroboscopy) luminaries in attendance. Eva van Leer, PhD and Michael M. Johns, MD hosted the star-studded event. Awards Presented every two years, the prestigious Golden Larynx was awarded
- [WALT HUNTER Joins TVF Board of Directors](http://voicefoundation.org/walt-hunter-joins-tvf-board-of-directors/) - Welcome to the Board of Directors Walt Hunter is a Philadelphia native and an investigative reporter with KYW-TV. He joined the station in 1980 as a crime reporter and was named best television reporter by Philadelphia Magazine in 2004. He has received eight Philadelphia Emmy Awards. The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia inducted Hunter into their
- [Voice Science as a Collaborative Endeavor](http://voicefoundation.org/the-tumultuous-formation-of-voice-science/) - READ ALL ABOUT IT Broadening the Circle, the Formative Years and the Future of The Voice Foundation by Martha Howe Broadening the Circle, the Formative Years and the Future of The Voice Foundation brings to life the tumultuous formation of voice science as a collaborative endeavor. Through interviews with 24 top scientists, physicians, SLPs, and
- [HOUSTON AREA CHAPTER MEETING](http://voicefoundation.org/houston-area-chapter-meeting/) - Join Us at the Houston Area Voice Foundation Chapter Meeting The next Houston Area Voice Foundation meeting will be on Tuesday, August 23 at 6:00pm at the Baylor McNair Campus, 7200 Cambridge St., Houston, TX 77030 (corner of Cambridge and Old Spanish Trail). You can enter the driveway on Cambridge St. and go down to
- [July 2016 JOURNAL OF VOICE](http://voicefoundation.org/july-2016-journal-of-voice/) - Now Online: JOV Volume 30, Issue 4 available online at http://www.jvoice.org. This issue went live on 07/01/2016. Visit the website for 2015 Best Paper Articles (free) Get a trial issue (free) Sign up for new content alerts. Read the open access article: Relationship Between the Electroglottographic Signal and Vocal Fold Contact Area Vít Hampala, Maxime
- [Call for Papers - 46th Annual Symposium](http://voicefoundation.org/call-for-papers-46th-annual-symposium/) - Dear Colleagues: The Voice Foundation's 46th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice will be held from Wednesday, May 31 through Sunday, June 4, 2017 at The Westin Philadelphia Hotel. The Voice Foundation is seeking abstracts for oral and poster presentations as well as proposals for workshops. Abstract submission is available online at Abstract Submission
- [From Philly: Houston Area Chapter News](http://voicefoundation.org/from-philly-houston-area-chapter-news/) - Houston Area Chapter News Houston TVF chapter news 6-6-2016 The 45th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, June 1 – June 5, 2016, Philadelphia, PA The Annual meeting of The Voice Foundation was held in Philadelphia last weekend, with great involvement by our members, and topped off with a gala honoring Catherine Malfitano, Chita
- [2016 Sataloff Award to Christian T. Herbst](http://voicefoundation.org/2016-sataloff-award-to-christian-t-herbst/) - Congratulations to Christian Herbst, PhD It is a great pleasure to announce that Christian T. Herbst, PhD, has been selected as the 8th Annual Sataloff Award for Young Investigators recipient. On behalf of Elsevier, the Sataloff Award Committee , Chairman, Robert T. Sataloff, Committee Chair Dr. Norman Hogikyan, Advisory Board Chair Dr. Michael Johns, and
- [JOV Best Paper Awards](http://voicefoundation.org/jov-best-paper-awards/) - 2015 Best Paper Award Winners The Editorial Board voted and determined the following winners for the 2015 Best Paper Awards. The Clinical Medicine and SLP categories were runaway winners. We held a tie breaker to determine the winner in the Basic Science category. The awards will be given at the Annual Symposium: Care of the
- [WVD Message from Adam D. Rubin, MD](http://voicefoundation.org/wvd-message-from-adam-d-rubin-md/) - Unable to Say Hello From The Other Side Adam D. Rubin, M.D. April 16th is World Voice Day. As a laryngologist (otolaryngologist specializing in care of the voice), it is my responsibility to celebrate this day with the community. The day was created to raise awareness of laryngeal cancer. If you do not ignore hoarseness
- [SPRING NEWSLETTER](http://voicefoundation.org/spring-newsletter/) - Voice Science: What Is It Good For? Click here: 2016_SpringVol21_Issue_1_Newsletter editor Kim Steinhauer, PhD Articles Vocal Learning Personalities: Duality in Voice Education Rockford Sansom, PhD, MFA Pink Mist and Thumbelina Voice Training: The Role of Voice Science in the Studio in the Twenty First Century Marcie Rosenberg, MS, BM, CCC Acoustic Pedagogy Ken Boseman, MM
- [International Presentation Award to Brockmann-Bauser, PhD](http://voicefoundation.org/international-presentation-award-to-brockmann-bauser/) - Dr. Brockmann-Bauser wins Hamdan Int. Presentation Award The Hamdan International Presentation Award committee, chaired by Advisory Board member Dr. Rahul Shrivastav, recommends Dr. Meike Brockmann-Bauser (Switzerland/Germany) for the paper "Acoustic Perturbation Measures Improve with Increasing Vocal Intensity in Healthy and Pathological Voices" (Meike Brockmann-Bauser, PhD, Jörg E. Bohlender, MD, Daryush D. Mehta, PhD) for the
- [NATS/TVF Chat with Jean Abitbol, MD](http://voicefoundation.org/natstvf-chat-with-jean-abitbol-md/) - Hormones and the Voice: Dr. Jean Abitbol co-sponsored by The Voice Foundation April 10th - 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT Note the unusual time this month! Anyone is welcome to join the chat. It's free! To register click here Dr. Abitbol is Ancien Chef de Clinique at the Faculty of Medicine of Paris.
- [Happy 80th Johan Sundberg!](http://voicefoundation.org/happy-80th-johan-sundberg/) - Celebrating Dr. Sundberg We will miss him this year at the 45th Annual Symposium and look forward to the 46th!
- [Arrive a day early for Adventures In Voice](http://voicefoundation.org/arrive-a-day-early-for-adventures-in-voice/) - Kittie Verdolini Abbott and Adventures In Voice, May 31- June 1, 2016 1.45 CEU (14.5 contact hours) Intermediate Level- Professional LIVE In-Person Workshop OR Webinar The Philadelphia Boys Choir | 1336 Spring Garden Street | Philadelphia, PA 19123 Course Flyer Click Here - advertisement -
- [Announcing 2016 Gala Honorees](http://voicefoundation.org/announcing-2016-gala-honorees/) - 2016 Honorees Chita Rivera, Catherine Malfitano, Drexel University & President John Fry, Paulo Szot Read all about it here
- [JOV Most Read Articles](http://voicefoundation.org/jov-most-read-articles/) - Journal of Voice's Current Most Read Articles The Low Mandible Maneuver and Its Resonential Implications for Elite Singers Angelika Nair, Garyth Nair, Gernot Reishofer Vol. 30, Issue 1, p128.e13–128.e32 Published online: October 13 2015 AbstractFull-Text HTMLPDF Habitual Use of Vocal Fry in Young Adult Female Speakers Lesley Wolk, Nassima B. Abdelli-Beruh, Dianne Slavin Vol. 26,
- [Matthew Hoch wins Van Lawrence Fellowship](http://voicefoundation.org/matthew-hoch-wins-van-lawrence-fellowship/) - VAN L. LAWRENCE FELLOWSHIP sponsored jointly by the NATS Foundation and The Voice Foundation Matthew Hoch, DMA, had the winning proposal for the 2016 Van L. Lawrence Fellowship. He is an associate professor of voice and coordinator of the voice area in the Department of Music at Auburn University. "I would like to continue studying
- [S. California Chapter Meeting](http://voicefoundation.org/s-california-chapter-meeting/) - Join Us at the first S. California Chapter Meeting More about the chapter here
- [Chapter Event: S. California](http://voicefoundation.org/chapter-event-s-california/) - Southern California Chapter Visit the Chapter Page for more information Contact: Email Lisa The Southern Cal Chapter of the Voice Foundation held its first event/meeting September 20, 2015, 6-8pm. Over 50 interested professionals attended the inaugural event.
- [Clinical Pearls: December Newsletter](http://voicefoundation.org/clinical-pearls-december-newsletter/) - A Seasonal Gift to You Clinical Pearls: Specific Aspects of Voice Care in Special Populations (Click here) Mary Sandage, PhD, Editor We wish you a joyful, safe holiday season. Contents: Excessive Tongue Tension : How It Develops, Why It Persists By Sara L. Schneider, MS, CCC-SLP Consider a Life Well Lived in Aging Voice By
- [Vocal Hemorrhage: Dispelling Myths](http://voicefoundation.org/fall-newsletter-vocal-hemorrhage-dispelling-myths/) - THE VOICE - Fall Newsletter! Yes, it's here: Our Fall Newsletter! Click on... Vocal Hemorrhage: Dispelling Myths Kim Steinhauer, PhD, Editor V O I C E O F T H E L A R Y N G O L O G I S T : Vocal Fold Hemorrhage: Causes, Diagnosis, Counseling and Care By
- [CALL FOR PAPERS, POSTERS, WORKSHOPS](http://voicefoundation.org/call-for-papers-posters-workshops-2/) - The 45th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice June 1st – June 5th, 2016 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Call for Papers...Posters...Workshops PAPERS AND POSTERS Deadline: October 31, 2015 Abstracts must represent original work that has not been published elsewhere. Completed manuscripts must be submitted by the day of presentation at the Symposium and must be submitted for
- [Journal of Voice Best Papers 2014](http://voicefoundation.org/journal-of-voice-best-papers-2014/) - JOV Best Papers The Journal of Voice Best Paper Awards are presented annually in three categories: Basic Science, Clinical Medicine, and Speech-Language Pathology/Vocal Pedagogy, and are decided by the Editorial Board. Clinical Medicine Efficacy of Anti-Reflux Surgery on Refractory Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease in Professional Voice Users: A Pilot Study Brittany Weber, Joel E. Portnoy, Andres
- [NATS Members Special Subscription](http://voicefoundation.org/nats-members-special-subscription/) - Are YOU a NATS Member? The Voice Foundation is offering NATS Members a special $99 subscription price for Journal of Voice. Read about it here
- [New - Educational Media](http://voicefoundation.org/new-educational-media/) - Visit our new Educational Media page Here you will find: 43rd Annual Symposium Tutorials 2014 Anatomy and Physiology of the Voice –Robert Sataloff, MD, DMA, FACS Neural Control of Voice and Neurological Voice Disorders – Christy Ludlow, PhD Sessions for Injured vs. Healthy Singing Voice – Margaret Baroody, MM Voice Specialist Basic Phonatory Function with
- [Exercise Science: Considerations for the Performing Voice](http://voicefoundation.org/exercise-science-considerations-for-the-performing-voice/) - Summer Newsletter! Yes, it's here! Our Summer Newsletter! Exercise Science: Considerations for the Performing Voice Mary Sandage, PhD Editor THINKING LIKE A VOCAL ATHLETE : MINIMIZE VOCAL FATIGUE By Wendy LeBorgne, PhD, CCC-SLP RESPIRATORY - PHONATORY INTERACTION: CURRENT UNDERSTANDING AND POTENTIAL DIRECTIONS By Aaron Ziegler, PhD, Leah Healou, PhD, and Amanda Gillespie, PhD, SLP-CCC SCIENTIFIC
- [Hamdan International 2015 Award](http://voicefoundation.org/hamdan-international-2015-award/) - Hamdan International Presentation Award This Award is endowed by Dr. Abdul-Latif Hamdan and is specifically for those presenters who are coming from outside of North America. The committee recommended Anna Rumbach, PhD, BSc, MSpPathSt, GCHEd for the 2015 award. She is a Lecturer in Speech Pathology , School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The University
- [Best Student & Poster Awards](http://voicefoundation.org/best-student-poster-awards/) - Best Student Award Matthew Schloneger was the winner of the first annual Best Student Presentation Award sponsored by Dr. Abdul-Latif Hamdan. Assessments of Voice Use and Voice Quality Among College/University Singing Students Ages 18-24 Through Ambulatory Monitoring with an Unfiltered Accelerometer Signal Matthew Schloneger, Eric Hunter Poster Awards 2015 Poster Session and Awards were sponsored
- [BUY THE BOOK: Broadening the Circle](http://voicefoundation.org/buy-the-book-broadening-the-circle/) - Broadening the Circle: The Formative Years and the Future of The Voice Foundation by Martha Howe Compton Publishing BUY THE BOOK! Email us at symposium@voicefoundation.org $29.95 +S&H Broadening the Circle is more than a celebration and history of The Voice Foundation: indeed, it might be argued that it is, truly, the 'state of the
- [Book Launch Party](http://voicefoundation.org/book-launch-party/) - Broadening the Circle: The Formative Years and the Future of The Voice Foundation by Martha Howe Compton Publishing JOIN US AT THE BOOK LAUNCH PARTY May 27, 8:30pm, The Westin Hotel Prefunction Hall. All Welcome Broadening the Circle is more than a celebration and history of The Voice Foundation: indeed, it might be argued that
- [Young Investigator Award to Stephanie Misono, MD](http://voicefoundation.org/young-investigator-award-to-stephanie-misono-md/) - It is a great pleasure to announce that Stephanie Misono, MD, been selected as the 7th Annual Sataloff Young Investigator Award recipient for her paper New Perspective on Psychosocial Distress in Patients with Dysphonia: The Moderating Role of Perceived Control. On behalf of Elsevier, the Sataloff Award Committee, Committee Chair Dr. Norman Hogikyan, Advisory Board
- [CME and CEU Credits](http://voicefoundation.org/cme-and-ceu-credits/) - JOINT MEETING: 44th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice Chairman - Robert T. Sataloff & International Association of Phonosurgery President - Michael S. Benninger May 26 - May 31, 2015 * Philadelphia Westin CMEs Available 33.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ CEUs Available: up to 47.30 continuing education units Program Highlights Symposium Registration Symposium
- [EVENT: Can't Help Lovin' That Voice of Mine](http://voicefoundation.org/cant-help-lovin-that-voice-of-mine-event/) - Voice: The Original Social Media! Can't Help Lovin' that Voice of Mine - World Voice Day Celebration of Song..and a Sip Transition from your work day with song and a toast to Voice: The Original Social Media! April 16, 2015 6:00pm - 7:15pm Academy of Vocal Arts 1920 Spruce St. Philadelphia PA 19103 Free and
- [Award to Anna Rumbach](http://voicefoundation.org/international-presentation-award-to-anna-rumbach/) - Anna Rumbach, PhD, MSpPathSt, BSc has been awarded the 4th Annual Hamdan International Presentation Award for her research presentation: Prevention of Laryngeal Contractures After Ingestion and Inhalation Injuries: Can Voice Therapy Help? Anna Rumbach, Nicola Clayton Her paper will be presented on Thursday, May 28th, 2015 at the JOINT MEETING: 44th Annual Symposium Care of
- [TVF : Broadening the Circle](http://voicefoundation.org/tvf-broadening-the-circle/) - BROADENING THE CIRCLE: The Formative Years and The Future of The Voice Foundation A working title for the book that follows the development of interdisciplinary voice science, education and research through remembrances, thoughts and stories of the 24 brilliant people interviewed by Martha Howe Stay tuned!
- [New Linkedin Page - Join Us!](http://voicefoundation.org/new-linkedin-page-join-us/) - Dear Colleagues: We've moved... Join us on our new company Linkedin Page! And at our JOINT MEETING:  44th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice Chairman – Robert T. Sataloff & International Association of Phonosurgery President – Michael S. Benninger May 26 – May 31, 2015 * Philadelphia Westin Registration here And Save the Date for
- [Filipa La awarded Van Lawrence Fellowship](http://voicefoundation.org/filipa-la-awarded-van-lawrence-fellowship/) - It is a great pleasure to announce Filipa Martins Baptista Lã, PhD as the 22nd Annual Van L. Lawrence Fellowship recipient. Congratulations, Filipa! The Voice Foundation and the National Association of Teachers of Singing Foundation have each contributed $1,000.00 to the Van L. Lawrence Fellowship fund. This $2,000.00 award will be presented at 11:00am on Friday,
- [Chicago Chapter Event](http://voicefoundation.org/chicago-chapter-event-2/) - The Chicago Chapter will host Jeanie LoVetri and Dr. H. Steven Sims for a workshop. This effort is to bring the art and science communities of voice together in Chicago. We hope to keep the cost very low so that as many people as possible can attend. The workshop is co-sponsored by The Voice Foundation, the Chicago Institute
- [Congratulations Seattle Chapter](http://voicefoundation.org/congratulations-seattle-chapter/) - Congratulations to the Seattle/Northwest Chapter (NWCVF) of The Voice Foundation. Under the mentorship of President, Al Merati, MD, this active group just had their 30th meeting called Carryover to the Community, Monday, February 2 at 7:00pm in PST A panel of experts including a voice teacher, an acting teacher, and a speech-language pathologist discussed challenges and successes
- [Best Student Presentation Award](http://voicefoundation.org/best-student-presentation-award/) - Best Student Presentation Award A generous endowment by TVF Board of Directors member Dr. Abdul-latif Hamdan enables us to recognize excellence among students presenting research at the Symposium with a $1,000 Award. Attention: Symposium Presenters / Authors This year, for the first time, The Voice Foundation Symposium will be awarding a Best Student Presentation Award.
- [NATS Chat - Dr. Robert Sataloff](http://voicefoundation.org/nats-chat-dr-robert-sataloff/) - November NATS Chat - Robert Sataloff, MDDate: Nov. 9, 2014Time: 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PTGuest/Topic: Robert Sataloff - Performing Arts Medicine and Care of the Professional Voicehttp://www.nats.org/chats_schedule.html
- [Van Lawrence Fellowship Nov. 15 Deadline](http://voicefoundation.org/van-lawrence-fellowship-nov-15-deadline/) - Van Lawrence Fellowship The Van L. Lawrence Fellowship is awarded jointly each year by The Voice Foundation and NATS Foundation. The winner is provided with the opportunity to attend the annual Symposium on Care of the Professional Voice and visit laryngologists, speech pathologists, voice scientists and research centers associated with The Voice Foundation during the
- [Newsletter: Spasmodic Dysphonia](http://voicefoundation.org/newsletter-spasmodic-dysphonia/) - Spasmodic Dysphonia: Exploring Aspects of the Disorder with Research, Clinical Care and Patient Stories with articles by... Seth Dailey, MD Matt Anfang Kristina Simonyan, MD Kimberly Kuman Charlie Reavis You WILL want to Get your fall newsletter by Editor Nadine Connor, PhD. It is informative and will appeal to readers at all levels. The mix
- [New Investigator Forum - Starting your Research?](http://voicefoundation.org/new-investigator-forum-starting-your-research/) - Students or recent graduates... do you have a peer review research project either about to begin, or minimally in progress (but not finished)? It's time to start thinking about applying to take part in the New Investigator's Research Forum on Saturday, May 30th at the JOINT MEETING: 44th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice Chairman
- [Interview with Dr. Robert Sataloff](http://voicefoundation.org/interview-with-dr-robert-sataloff/) - Gems from our website: The Modern Vocalist interviews Dr. Robert Sataloff, Chairman of The Voice Foundation March 4, 2010
- [New TVF President: Dr. Stuart Orsher](http://voicefoundation.org/new-tvf-president-dr-stuart-orsher/) - The Voice Foundation is proud to announce that the Board of Directors’ newly elected President is STUART ORSHER, MD.
- [Shenandoah Swab Event](http://voicefoundation.org/shenandoah-swab-event/) - Shenandoah University steps it up with a "swabbing" event to support Swab it off for Sataloff. Student organization of NATS rallies around John Sataloff. October 20th with the goal of 500 Swabs! See the video here
- [Corporate Partner: Wevosys 3 new apps](http://voicefoundation.org/corporate-partner-wevosys-3-new-apps/) - WEVOSYS is a global provider of modern professional digital systems for speech and voice assessment, documentation and biofeedback - Made in Germany. Systems like lingWAVES are acknowledged as the modern standard for professional clinical users worldwide with full range of service and support. A continuous development since 1995 assures high quality, up-to-date and durable products.
- [Exhibitor Opportunities-Joint Meeting](http://voicefoundation.org/exhibitor-opportunities-joint-meeting/) - Joint Meeting We are pleased to announce a joint meeting of The Voice Foundation's 44th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice and the International Association of Phonosurgery Exhibitor Prospectus 2015 Tuesday-Sunday, May 26 - May 31, 2015 Philadelphia Westin - Philadelphia, PA We look forward to seeing many new faces!
- [SYMP: Voice Pedagogy Day Announcement](http://voicefoundation.org/symp-voice-pedagogy-day-announcement/) - ATTENTION - VOICE PEDAGOGY oral presentations at the 44th Annual Symposium will take place on THURSDAY evening, May 28th, 2015
- [RIP Leon Fassler](http://voicefoundation.org/rip-leon-fassler/) - All of us at The Voice Foundation are very sad at the loss of our Board President and great supporter Leon Fassler. He celebrated so many wonderful years with this organization. Thank you, Leon, for your great enthusiasm for our mission. We will miss you. Here you can read his NY Times Obituary.
- [ASHA double honor to Mara Behlau](http://voicefoundation.org/asha-double-honor-to-mara-behlau/) - Congratulations to MARA BEHLAU, PhD, upon being elected a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Fellowship is one of the highest forms of recognition given by ASHA of an individual’s accomplishments, and is public declaration of outstanding professional achievements. AND... Congratulations, again, upon being awarded the Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contribution in International
- [Swab it off for Sataloff](http://voicefoundation.org/swab-it-off-for-sataloff/) - Join our fight against cancer. A simple swab can tell if you are a match as a donor. It's all done through the mail. Go to www.bethematch.org Share the video! Swab it off for Sataloff Thanks to our super Swab it off for Sataloff video production team!! KATIE ERIKSON, DAVID PERSHICA, JENNE TURNER and, of
- [Gala TV Clip](http://voicefoundation.org/gala-tv-clip/) - VOICES OF SUMMER GALA 2014 This is a short, nice clip from My Fox Philly from June 2, 2014. Click Here
- [Use Your Head Workshop](http://voicefoundation.org/use-your-head-workshop/) - Use Your Head: Improving Breath Management and Resonance Using Release Maneuvers for Head and Neck The clock in this workshop room at the 43rd Annual Symposium malfunctioned, and the presenter did not have time to show the last planned release sequence. To make it up to all the wonderful participants, Ruth Williams Hennessy created a video to guide them
- [Special VERA Award: Lucille Rubin](http://voicefoundation.org/special-vera-award-lucille-rubin/) - To LUCILLE RUBIN by CHAIRMAN, DR. ROBERT SATALOFF on behalf of The Voice Foundation Board of Directors Tonight [May 30, 2014] we are pleased to present a special VERA Award to an extraordinary professional who has made seminal contributions to the field of voice for five decades and to The Voice Foundation for more than
- [Symposium Best Poster 2014](http://voicefoundation.org/symposium-best-poster-2014/) - Best Poster - First Place goes to...: Relationships Between the Cepstral/Spectral Index of Dysphonia and Vocal Fold Vibratory Function During Phonation Melissa Cooke, Daryush D. Mehta, Robert E. Hillman Congratulations to Melissa Cooke and all the authors! Second Place: When Does Voice Warm-up Become Endurance Training? Mary Sandage, Matthew Hoch Honorable Mention: A New Perceptual
- [JOV Best Papers 2013](http://voicefoundation.org/jov-best-papers-2013/) - Congratulations to the authors of the Best Papers of 2013 in three categories Clinical Medicine Degrees of Dysplasia Based on Viral Typing in Patients with Cidofovir Use and Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Jaime Eaglin Moore, Anna Garcia, Samudra Sanyal, Stefanie Saunders, Joel E. Portnoy, Amanda Hu, Robert T. Sataloff November 2013 Journal of Voice Vol. 27,
- [Sataloff Award Young Investigators Recipient](http://voicefoundation.org/sataloff-award-young-investigators-recipient/) - It is a great pleasure to announce that Jessica Sofranko-Kisenwether been selected as the 6th Annual Sataloff Award for Young Investigators recipient. On behalf of Elsevier, the Sataloff Award Committee , Committee Chair Dr. Norman Hogikyan, Advisory Board Chair Dr. Michael Johns and The Voice Foundation, congratulations! Her research, The Effect of Levels and Types of
- [Presentation Coaching](http://voicefoundation.org/presentation-coaching/) - Presentation & Accent Reduction Coaching (free) Once again are offering the successful Presentation Coaching sessions to anyone presenting at the symposium. Want to turn great data into a solid presentation? Do you need work on your English? Make the most of your poster presentation! Read the article and see what our Advisory Board members say about it:
- [Gala Honoree Roberta Flack](http://voicefoundation.org/gala-honoree-roberta-flack/) - Breaking News: Roberta Flack! The Voice Foundation's annual Voices of Summer Gala will take place on Friday, May 30th at 6:00 p.m. at the Westin Philadelphia. The black-tie event will include the presentation of the The Voice Education Research Awareness (VERA) Award to two international singers from different disciplines. Grammy award winning songstress Roberta Flack
- [Chicago Chapter Event](http://voicefoundation.org/chicago-chapter-event/) - SD Brochure If you'd like to have a great experience learning about SD and vocal tremor, please join us for this course. It's part of the NSDA symposium, with "master classes" where you work with individuals who have SD...AD, AB, and vocal tremor. The didactic portion on Friday features Julie Barkmeier-Kraemer from UC-Davis and Kate DeVore.
- [Atlanta Chapter Event](http://voicefoundation.org/atlanta-chapter-event/) - The Atlanta Chapter of TVF – Michael M. Johns III, MD and Brian Petty, CCC-SLP, are doing an interactive vocal health seminar on May 5, 2014 for the Atlanta Symphony Chorus at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta at 6 pm. For more information email here.
- [World Voice Day - Philly Voice Screenings](http://voicefoundation.org/world-voice-day-voice-screenings/) - Philadelphia Ear, Nose and Throat VOICE SCREENINGS sponsored by MusiCares, the philanthropic arm of the Grammy. Dr. Robert Sataloff Dr. Amy Rutt 1721 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Dr. Karen Lyons Dr. Amanda Hu 219 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA Eligibility: at least 5 years as a paid music professional. They do look at financial
- [3rd Annual Hamdan Award: Edwin Yiu](http://voicefoundation.org/3rd-annual-hamdan-award-edwin-yiu/) - It is our great pleasure to announce that Edwin Yiu, PhD has been selected as a clear winner of the 3rd Annual Hamdan International Presentation Award. The award will be presented at 11:15AM on Saturday, May 31, 2014 during the Voice Foundation’s 43rd Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice. The Voice Foundation board member Abdul-latif Hamdan,
- [2014 Symposium Program & Abstracts](http://voicefoundation.org/2014-symposium-program-abstracts/) - Dear Friends and Colleagues: The 43rd Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice program is online. 2014 Symposium Program_web_ [faster download, lower resolution] 2014 Sypmposium Program_ [slower download, higher resolution] Abstracts 2014 Workshop Presenter Request form 2014 2014jspSpeakerDisc_Voice ASHA Form for ALL AUTHORS, only one needed per person 2014ACSForm_template for Presenting Authors, for each presentation (not for
- [Job Opportunities](http://voicefoundation.org/job-opportunities/) - The Members Only area of our website is still open to all. We have recently opened the Job Opportunities page and it is currently available to everyone. If you have a position to submit, please email us.
- [Hans von Leden, RIP](http://voicefoundation.org/hans-von-leden-rip/) - From Lohriena Tal, Secretary to Hans von Leden: To the many Family members and dear friends of Dr. Hans von Leden, On behalf of the von Leden family, and in my capacity as his personal secretary, I have the sorrowful duty of announcing the passing of our beloved Hans on Ash Wednesday, March 5th, in
- [The Life and Legacy of Garyth Nair- Tribute Concert](http://voicefoundation.org/celebrating-a-life-and-legacy/) - Celebrating a Life and Legacy Tribute Concert in loving memory of Professor Garyth Nair March 28, 2014 8:00 p.m. (reception following the concert) Concert Hall Dorothy Young Center for the Arts Drew University, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ, US, 07940 RSVP online or to angelika.nair@gmail.com by March 21, and include any words you would like added to the tribute
- [Denyce Graves and Bootsy Collins?!](http://voicefoundation.org/denyse-graves-and-bootsy-collins/) - Announcing two of our 2014 honorees at the Voices of Summer Gala on Friday, May 30th. 2014 V.E.R.A. Awards Denyce Graves Recognized worldwide as one of today’s most exciting vocal stars, Denyce Graves continues to gather unparalleled popular and critical acclaim in performances on four continents. USA Today identifies her as “an operatic superstar of
- [Fellowship goes to Katherine Osborne](http://voicefoundation.org/fellowship-goes-to-katherine-osborne/) - Congratulations to KATHERINE OSBORNE. She was awarded the 2014 Van Lawrence Award given jointly by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and The Voice Foundation. More information here. Miss Osborne has a Master of Voice Pedagogy from Westminster Choir College and is currently in the Doctor of Musical Arts program, Singing Health Specialization, at Ohio State
- [New: TWO types of Posters](http://voicefoundation.org/new-two-types-of-posters/) - The Voice Foundation is excited to announce TWO types of Poster Presentations for our Poster Session on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 4:15 PM at the 43rd Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice. The quality and number of submissions has inspired us to try to give an opportunity to more people to present research.
- [Symposium Registration Jan 15, 2014](http://voicefoundation.org/symposium-registration-jan-15-2014/) - Dear Colleagues, Symposium Registration for 2014 will open on January 15th. We are working on a new registration form for the 43rd Annual Symposium (May 28 - June 1, 2014). There will still be plenty of time to get your Early Bird Discount before April 26th. Members: you should expect your discount codes to be
- [Toast with "The Flicka"! Happy New Year](http://voicefoundation.org/toast-with-the-flicka-happy-new-year/) - Enjoy a FLICKA for the holidays! THE FLICKA named for Frederica von Stade at the 2012 Symposium 8 mint leaves 2 oz. Pomegranate Vodka 1 oz. fresh lime juice (you can use bottle Lime Juice but not as good as fresh) 1 and a half oz. syrup from canned Lychee fruit Mottle mint leaves in
- [Congratulations to Ron Scherer!](http://voicefoundation.org/congratulations-to-ron-scherer/) - Congratulations to RON SCHERER, recently named ASHA Fellow. He deserves it for his tireless dedication to voice science (and all the work he does for TVF Symposium and Journal of Voice).
- [Seattle/Northwest Chapter meeting 12/2/2013](http://voicefoundation.org/seattlenorthwest-chapter-meeting-12022013/) - Hi all you voice enthusiasts! The holidays are upon us but before you get too tied up with all the craziness, remember that we have a NWCVF meeting and great presentation planned for December 2nd. The title of our presentation is "Introversion, Extroversion, and the Voice: Myths, Science and Treatment Implications” and will be presented
- [The 2nd Int. Voice Sympoisum - NYU & TVF](http://voicefoundation.org/the-2nd-int-voice-sympoisum-nyu-tvf/) - The Voice Foundation announces: The Second International Voice Sympoisum NYU Steinhardt with support from Glottal Enterprises, The Voice Foundation and VoceVista. Hosted by: Profs. Brian Gill, Johan Sundberg, and Filipa Lã Dates: January 10 - 12, 2014 Location: The Symposium will be held in the Frederick Loewe Theatre on the ground floor of the Steinhardt Education
- [Greater Milwaukee Chapter Meeting 11/6/13](http://voicefoundation.org/greater-milwaukee-chapter-meeting-11613/) - The Greater Milwaukee Chapter of the Voice Foundation is happy to announce our first meeting of the 2013-14 academic year. We’ll be meeting in conference room M at the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center at 6:30pm on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 to listen to a presentation from Froedtert Professional Voice Program
- [Board of Directors New Member](http://voicefoundation.org/board-of-directors-new-member/) - We are pleased to announce the addition of Abdul-latif Hamdan, MD, EMBA, MPH, FACS to the Board of Directors of The Voice Foundation. Dr Hamdan is Professor and head of the division of Laryngology, Director of the Hamdan Voice Unit, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. Welcome, Dr. Hamdan.
- [Call for Papers, Posters & Workshops](http://voicefoundation.org/call-for-papers-posters-workshops/) - CALL FOR PAPERS: The Voice Foundation's 43rd Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice May 28-June 1, 2014 Philadelphia, PA All submissions must go through the website submissions page PAPERS AND POSTERS Deadline: October 31, 2013 Abstracts must represent original work that has not been published elsewhere. Completed manuscripts must be submitted by the day of presentation at
- [TVF - Three-Time Award Winner](http://voicefoundation.org/tvf-three-time-award-winner/) - Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Voice Foundation Receives 2013 Best of Philadelphia Award U.S. Commerce Association's Award Plaque Honors the Achievement NEW YORK, NY, September 12, 2013 -- For the third consecutive year, The Voice Foundation has been selected for the 2013 Best of Philadelphia Award in the Educational, Philanthropic & Research Foundations category
- [43rd Annual Symposium](http://voicefoundation.org/save-the-date/) - 43rd Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice Save the Date! May 28 - June 1, 2014 Philadelphia Westin Updates on program highlights here
- [Most Read Journal of Voice Articles](http://voicefoundation.org/most-read-journal-of-voice-articles/) - January - June 2013 . Most Read lists are compiled every quarter. Habitual Use of Vocal Fry in Young Adult Female Speakers May 2012 (Vol. 26 | No. 3 | Pages e111-e116)Lesley Wolk, Nassima B. Abdelli-Beruh, Dianne Slavin Abstract Full Text PDF (94 KB) Vocal Warm-Up Practices and Perceptions in Vocalists: A Pilot Survey January
- [Garyth Nair - RIP](http://voicefoundation.org/garyth-nair-rip/) - Our dear colleague, JOV Board member Garyth Nair, suffered a massive stroke 2 weeks ago, causing severe brain damage. Garyth passed away with his wife Angelika Nair by his side on August 10, 2013. Garyth Nair Full Obituary Funeral arrangements are at Bradley & Sons Funeral Home in Chatham, NJ, on Friday, August 16th, gathering at
- [TVF wins Philly Award](http://voicefoundation.org/tvf-wins-philly-award/) - The US Commerce Association has chosen The Voice Foundation for the 2013 Philadelphia Awards in the Educational, Philanthropic & Research Foundations classification. For the third time!
- [Board of Directors elections and the addition of a new member to the board](http://voicefoundation.org/board-of-directors-elections-and-the-addition-of-a-new-member-to-the-board/) - As of June 2, 2013, Michael S. Benninger, M.D., will be stepping down from his role of Chair of the Advisory Board and will be stepping up in his new role as Vice-President of the Board of Directors. Congratulations to the new Chair of the Advisory Board, Michael M. Johns, III, M.D. With his winning vision

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- [Hamdan International Presenter Award](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/awards-recognizing-excellence/hamdan-international-presenter-award/) - Hamdan International Presenter Award for Investigators Dr. Abdul-Latif Hamdan has generously given The Voice Foundation an endowment to fund the Hamdan International Presenter Award for Investigators traveling from outside the United States to present at The Voice Foundation Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice. This award is open to investigators who are accepted to present
- [PAVA/TVF Award](http://voicefoundation.org/pava-tvf-award/) - PAVA-Voice Foundation Collaborative Vocology Outreach Award The Pan American Vocology Association (PAVA) and The Voice Foundation are proud to announce the Collaborative Vocology Outreach Award, a joint initiative designed to support collaborative outreach projects that promote vocal health and development in communities. This prestigious award encourages interdisciplinary collaboration among voice professionals, including choral directors, performers,
- [Best Student Presentation](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/awards-recognizing-excellence/best-student-presentation/) - Best Student Presentation Award A generous endowment by TVF Board of Directors member Dr. Abdul-Latif Hamdan enables us to recognize excellence among students presenting research at the Symposium with a $1,000 Award. Attention: Symposium Presenters / Authors The Voice Foundation Symposium will be awarding a Best Student Presentation Award. If you are a student and interested
- [Best Poster Awards](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/awards-recognizing-excellence/best-poster-awards/) - David W. Brewer Award for Best Poster Dr. David W. Brewer, Sr. (1915–2005) was a beloved colleague, mentor, and pioneer in the care of the professional voice. A founding contributor to The Voice Foundation and an early leader of its annual Symposium, he played a central role in advancing multidisciplinary collaboration in voice science and
- [JOV Best Paper Awards](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/awards-recognizing-excellence/jovpapers/) - JOV Best Paper Awards The Journal of Voice Best Paper Awards are presented annually in three categories: Basic Science, Clinical Medicine, and Speech-Language Pathology/Vocal Pedagogy, and are decided by the Editorial Board. The current Best Papers are accessible free of charge. 2025 CONGRATULATIONS 2025 BEST PAPERS Basic Science:Reproducibility and Aging of Different Silicone Vocal Folds
- [DIRA Award](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/awards-recognizing-excellence/nsda-award/) - Dysphonia International and The Voice Foundation present:The Dysphonia International Research Award The Dysphonia International Research Award shall be awarded by Dysphonia International and The Voice Foundation. The Award Committee shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Board of The Voice Foundation. Dysphonia International is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by spasmodic
- [Sataloff Award](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/awards-recognizing-excellence/sataloff-award/) - The Sataloff Award for Young Investigators The Sataloff Award, sponsored by Elsevier, recognizes excellence among young researchers and will be given to an investigator who completed their training no more than five years prior to presentation at the annual meeting of the Voice Foundation. The first Annual Sataloff Award was presented in 2009. The nominees
- [Advisory Board](http://voicefoundation.org/about/leadership/advisory-board/) - ADVISORY BOARDCHAIRMANMichael M. Johns III, MD Board of DirectorsAdvisory BoardJournal of Voice Editorial Board Jean Abitbol, MDKen Altman, MDShaheen Awan, PhDR.J. Baken, PhDMara Behlau, PhDDiane M. Bless, PhDLinda Carroll, PhDThomas Carroll, MDKathleen T. Cox, PhDDimitar Deliyski, PhDIan DeNolfo, MMJayme Dowdall, MDMolly Erickson, MM, PhDAdrian Fourcin, PhDAmanda Gillespie, PhDLucinda Halstead, M.D.Abdul-Latif Hamdan, MD, FACSMary Hawkshaw, RN, BSN,
- [Presentation Coaching](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/symposium-presenter-information/presentation-and-accent-reduction-coaching/) - Symposium Presentation Coaching (free)Pre-Symposium Zoom Coaching Available Click here to sign up: Email us RECOMMENDED: for ALL Presenters "I realized I am speaking too fast!" INDISPENSABLE: for First-time Presenters Non-Native English Speakers (Is your English understandable?) We are offering the successful Presentation Coaching sessions to anyone presenting at the symposium. Want to turn great data into
- [Annual Symposium](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/) - ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM: CARE OF THE PROFESSIONAL VOICE55th Symposium Dates: May 27th - May 31st, 2026 | 2026 Agenda | Symposium Registration | Faculty Disclosures | Continuing Education Credits | Master Class What is the Annual Symposium? The Annual Symposium is a five-day international meeting, held in Philadelphia USA, featuring advanced programming presented by leading professionals in the voice care field. Papers, Posters, Workshops and
- [Women in Science](http://voicefoundation.org/women-in-science/) - Formed in 2025, the Voice Foundation’s “Women in Science” aims to Promote, Inspire, and Recognize the significant contributions by women who seek to advance the field of voice and speech through scholarship and mentorship. This forum seeks to encourage and expand the impact by women in acoustics, aerodynamics and laryngology fields, and help women advance
- [Disclosure Form - Thanks](http://voicefoundation.org/disclosure-form-thanks/) - Thank you... for submitting your workshop request form. Did you, and ALL the authors on your paper, fill out the ASHA Disclosure Form? We will contact you if there is anything else we need. We're looking forward to seeing you at Symposium! Return to:Symposium FormsAnnual Symposium
- [Past Programs and Abstracts](http://voicefoundation.org/past-programs-abstracts/) - Programs and Abstracts 2008 - 2026 55th Annual Symposium2026 Symposium Program2026 Symposium Abstracts 54th Annual Symposium2025 Symposium Program2025 Symposium Abstracts 53rd Annual Symposium2024 Symposium Program2024 Symposium Abstracts 52nd Annual Symposium2023 Symposium Program 51st Annual Symposium2022 Symposium Program 50th Anniversary Symposium2021 Symposium Program2021 Symposium Abstracts 48th Annual Symposium2019 Symposium Program2019 Symposium Abstracts 47th Annual Symposium2018 Symposium
- [Newsletters](http://voicefoundation.org/newsletters/) - The Voice The Voice Foundation Newsletter is a quarterly publication appealing to a broad audience and for anyone interested in learning more about vocal health. It is an invaluable resource for those who wish to stay informed about the latest in voice care without having to decipher the technical jargon of scientific publications. The various
- [Continuing Education](http://voicefoundation.org/continuing-education/) - 55th Annual Symposium: Care of The Professional VoiceContinuing Education Credit Information Pennsylvania Medical Society ACCME Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and The Voice Foundation. The Pennsylvania
- [Awards](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/awards-recognizing-excellence/) - Symposium and Gala Awards The Voice Foundation Career Award The Johan Sundberg-Ingo Titze Award Annual Symposium Research Awards Sataloff Award for Young Investigators (sponsored by Elsevier) Hamdan Award for International Presenters (endowed by Abdul-Latif Hamdan, MD) Dysphonia International Research Award (Dysphonia International and TVF, for related research) Van L. Lawrence Fellowship (co-sponsored by NATS and for
- [Workshop Presenter Compliance](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/symposium-presenter-information/workshop-presenter-compliance/) - Dear "Live" Workshop Presenters: Workshop Presenter Request Form (Required of all presenters, even if you have no special needs) Congratulations on the acceptance of your workshop abstracts and thank you all for agreeing to so generously share your experience and knowledge in all matters voice at The Voice Foundation Symposium.The more detailed the information you
- [Atlanta (ACVF)](http://voicefoundation.org/chapters/atlanta-acvf/) - Atlanta Chapter Officers | Goals | Events President:Eva van Leer, PhDVice President:Mary Gorham-Rowan, Ph.D., CCC-SLPSecretaryLauren Lynn Mullis, M.Ed., CCC-SLPTreasurer:Ashley Mohrfeld, CCC-SLP Our Chapter The Atlanta Chapter of the Voice Foundation held it's first event/meeting in late January of 2009. The chapter plans to hold quarterly meetings/events. Events will be held in Atlanta, Georgia. Upcoming events will include an
- [Symp Presenter Information](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/symposium-presenter-information/) - 55th Annual Symposium:Care of the Professional Voice Required Disclosure FORMS Which Forms Do I Need? We only need ONE set of forms PER AUTHOR, PRESENTER, SESSION CHAIR, PANELIST, or LECTURER, not a set for each presentation.Please don't fill out forms for every presentation in which you are involved. All Session Chairs, Panel Participants, Oral Presenters,
- [AV Request Form](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/symposium-presenter-information/av-request-form/) - This form is required for all Oral Presentations, even if you have no Audio/Visual requirements. *All presenters need to connect with the AV Coordinator, Philip Doucette in the slides drop-off room, THE DAY YOU ARRIVE in order to minimize last minute problems. It may also be possible to schedule some rehearsal time for your presentation.Other
- [Pricing and Policies](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/symp-pricing/) - 55th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional VoicePricing, Receipts, Payments, Refunds Early Bird Registration Before April 19th MDs attending TVF symposium for the first time can receive a 50% DISCOUNT (Daily Rates Only). Register in the All Sessions section and use the discount code: FirstTimeMDs Otolaryngology and SLP Clinical Fellows attend gratis. Email for the Fellows instructions and
- [EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION](http://voicefoundation.org/exhibitor-registration/) - EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION 55th ANNUAL Symposium: CARE OF THE PROFESSIONAL VOICEMay 27—May 31, 2026(215) 735-7999 Philadelphia, PA Exhibitor Prospectus 2026Contact Us
- [Southern Cal Chapter](http://voicefoundation.org/chapters/scalifornia/) - Southern California Chapter Officers | Goals | Events President: Hillary Enclade, MS, CCC-SLPVice President: Rachel Convey, MS, CCC-SLPSecretary: Michele Patzakis, DMATreasurer: Robert Dowhy, MS, CCC-SLPPast-President: Lauren Timmons Sund, MS, CCC-SLP Contact: Email HereFacebook: Find Us HereInstagram: @socalvoicefoundation Program Committee:Chair: Haig Panossian, M.D.Karen Kochis-Jennings, Ph.D., SLP-CCCHillary Enclade, M.S., SLP-CCCMichele Patzakis, DMAJulia Hobbs, M.S., SLP-CCC Meeting Activities CommitteeChair: Karen Kochis-Jennings, PhD CCC-SLP Membership Committee:Chair: Paige Plotkin, MS,
- [North Texas Chapter](http://voicefoundation.org/chapters/north-texas/) - North Texas Chapter Officers | Events | Goals President:Laura Toles, PhDVice President:Janis Deane, M ED, CCC-SLPSecretary:Kimberly Chachere-CokerTreasurer:Amy Harris, MS, CCC-SLPPast President:Christopher Watts, PhDContact:Email Laura Toles Next Event THE TEXAS SYMPOSIUM 2017Click here for details and registration.Evidence-Based Treatment for Voice DisordersSaturday, January 21, 2017Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX Our Chapter The goals of this Chapter are: Educate members,
- [Symposium Registration](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/register/) - 55th Anniversary Symposium: Care of The Professional VoiceMay 27th – May 31st, 2026 MDs attending TVF symposium for the first time can receive a 50% DISCOUNT (Daily Rates Only).Register in the All Sessions section and use the discount code: FirstTimeMDs Otolaryngology and SLP Clinical Fellows attend gratis. Email for the Fellows instructions and code; you must also send email confirmation
- [JOV Editorial Board](http://voicefoundation.org/about/leadership/journal-of-voice/) - JOURNAL OF VOICE EDITORIAL BOARD Board of DirectorsAdvisory BoardJournal of Voice Editorial Board EDITOR IN CHIEFRobert Thayer Sataloff, MD, DMA, FACS MANAGING EDITOR, JOURNAL OF VOICEMelanie Culhane, MM CALENDAR EDITORMara Behlau, PhD The Editorial Board is comprised of leading figures in the scientific and medical voice professions. Mona Abaza, MDKatherine Verdolini Abbott, PhDJean Abitbol, MDGhiath
- [Membership Info](http://voicefoundation.org/join-tvf/membership-info/) - MEMBERSHIP! Membership Registration Form Join our unique organization. Voice Foundation members share a common goal and strong sense of community. Interdisciplinary Voice Professionals from all over the world have a chance to share and learn from each other in a warm, collegial setting at our Annual Symposium. We hope to welcome you at the next
- [Symp Info for Attendees](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/attendees/) - 55th Anniversary Symposium:Care of the Professional VoiceMay 27 – May 31, 2026 | Symposium Program | Symposium Registration | Faculty Disclosures | Continuing Education Credits | Master Class | Try our new online calendar of Symposium Events PRICES AND POSSIBILITIESEarly Bird Registration Prices Before April 19th Pricing and Refund Policy MDs attending TVF symposium for the first time receive 50% DISCOUNT. Use discount code: MD1stTime Otolaryngology
- [Chapters](http://voicefoundation.org/chapters/) - Visit our International Chapters Argentina Chapter of TVF Brazil Chapter of TVF China Chapter of TVF India Chapter of TVF Japan Chapter of TVF Lebanon Chapter of TVF Mexico Chapter of TVF Visit our Domestic Chapters: Alabama Chapter of TVF Atlanta Chapter of TVF (ACVF) Chicago Chapter of TVF (CCVF) Greater Milwaukee Chapter of TVF
- [Argentina Chapter](http://voicefoundation.org/argentina-chapter/) - Argentina Chapter Officers | Events | Goals President:Fabiana WilderVice President:Marcelo StajnSecretary:Estefania RomeroContact: Steffi Romero Recent Events The Voice Foundation - Argentina Chapter The Argentine Chapter of The Voice Foundation was created with the purpose of establishing a scientific and artistic community dedicated to the study and care of the human voice, aligned with the highest international
- [Voices of Summer Gala](http://voicefoundation.org/events/voices-of-summer-gala/) - Voices of Summer GalaFriday, May 29th, 2026 Gala Awards The Voice Foundation announce the Award recipients for our 2026 Voices of Summer Gala. The evening will begin with a jazz reception and cocktails at 6:30pm, followed by a concert, awards, dinner and dancing. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you. 2026 Gala Awardees
- [Sundberg-Titze Award](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/awards-recognizing-excellence/sundberg-titze/) - The Johan Sundberg-Ingo R. Titze Award for Creativity in Voice Science The Johan Sundberg – Ingo Titze Award for Creativity in Voice Science is given in honor of Johan Sundberg’s and Ingo Titze’s prolific and influential careers in voice science. The award is given to an individual or group of individuals who have established a
- [New Investigator Forum](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/awards-recognizing-excellence/new-investigator-research-forum/) - New Investigator Forum Call for Presentations The Voice Foundation's 55th Annual Symposium:Care of the Professional VoiceMay 27th - May 31st, 2026 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONSEXTENDED DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2026 The two investigators chosen to participate will receive gratis registration. About the New Investigator Research Forum - the following questions are answered below. What is the New Investigator
- [How to Form a Chapter](http://voicefoundation.org/chapters/how-to-form-a-chapter/) - Introduction You are about to embark on a challenging but exciting mission, that of forming a Local Chapter of The Voice Foundation. We commend you on your initiative and will do everything we can to help you succeed. The emphasis of a Local Chapter is on the word “local.” While any TVF member might encourage
- [Gisele Oliveira Award](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/awards-recognizing-excellence/gisele-oliveira-award/) - Gisele Oliveira Award for SLP StudentsPassing It Forward Gisele Oliveira was an extraordinary, young, professional figure and human being, a dear member of The Voice Foundation who died at the age of 45 after a battle with aggressive cancer. In her honor, and in recognition of her deep love and dedication to her SLP students, we
- [Van L. Lawrence Fellowship](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/awards-recognizing-excellence/van-l-lawrence-fellowship/) - The Voice Foundation and NATS Foundation present the Van L. Lawrence Fellowship The Van Lawrence Fellowship Award is given jointly by the National Association of Teachers of Singing Foundation (NATS Foundation) and The Voice Foundation. Application submission deadline November 15th, 2026. The fellowship was created by The Voice Foundation and the NATS Foundation to honor Van L.
- [Master Class](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/masterclass/) - 2026 Voice Master Class Rolando Villazón Academy of Vocal Arts1920 Spruce StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19103Attendance Price included in All-Inclusive and All Sessions Packages, as well as Friday Daily RateRegister Here | Symposium Main Page R O L A N D O V I L L A Z Ó N Tenor Through his uniquely compelling performances, Rolando
- [Voice Workshops](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/voice-workshops/) - 2026 Voice Workshops Register Here Directions and Map to the Academy of Vocal Arts The 2025 Workshops May 39th at the Academy of Vocal Arts1920 Spruce St., Philadelphia PA 19103Twenty-four Voice Workshops in Three Sessions.Followed by the Rolando Villazón Masterclass at 4PM WORKSHOPS SESSION I (1:00PM - 1:50PM) Outside of the Voice Box, from Head to
- [Program Highlights](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/program-highlights/) - Program Highlights55th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional VoiceMay 27 - May 31, 2026 | Symposium Program | Symposium Registration | Faculty Disclosures | Continuing Education Credits | Master Class | PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSQuintana Awardee Lecture: When Algorithms Meet the larynx:The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of AI in Voice CareDiane Bless, PhDKeynote Speech:Let Me Pitch
- [2026 Symposium Program Book](http://voicefoundation.org/2026-symposium-program-book/) - 55th Annual Symposium Program Book
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- [Welcome Board of Directors](http://voicefoundation.org/welcome-board-of-directors/) - Dear Board of Directors: On this page you will find: Our Thanks Short summary of 2025 highlights Short slide show of Board Members Dues and Donations Form Thank you for your support and continued membership on the Board of The Voice Foundation. We are grateful for the wonderful participation of the Board in recent years.A
- [About](http://voicefoundation.org/about/) - The Voice Foundation was founded in 1969 by the internationally celebrated voice specialist Wilbur James Gould, M.D.. At that time interdisciplinary care of the human voice was non-existent. Dr. Gould’s groundbreaking foresight brought together physicians, scientists, speech-language pathologists, performers, and teachers to share their knowledge and expertise in the care of the professional voice user.
- [Conference Hotel](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/event-hotel/) - The Westin Philadelphia Hotel HOTEL Conference Hotel:The Westin Philadelphia99 South 17th Street at Liberty PlacePhiladelphia, PA 19103 United StatesOur Dedicated Booking Site Last Day to Book the group rate: May 1, 2026 The Westin Philadelphia for $285 USD per night Situated in the heart of a city rich with history, The Westin Philadelphia elegantly enhances
- [Leadership](http://voicefoundation.org/about/leadership/) - Board of Directors CHAIRMANRobert Thayer Sataloff, MD, DMA, FACS PRESIDENTStuart Orsher, MD VICE PRESIDENTMichael S. Benninger, MD SECRETARYMary Hawkshaw, RN, CORLN TREASURERThomas Carroll, MD GENERAL COUNSELSean P. Loughran, Esq. ADVISORY BOARD CHAIRMANMichael M. Johns III, MD EXECUTIVE DIRECTORIan DeNolfo, MM EXECUTIVE COORDINATORMelanie Culhane, MM Directors Jean Abitbol, MDMartina ArroyoMara Behlau, PhDHarolyn BlackwellLinda Carroll, PhDClaudia CataniaSimon
- [India Chapter](http://voicefoundation.org/chapters/india/) - INDIA CHAPTER Interm Officers | Events | Goals President:Phaniendr Kumar ValluriVice President:S.RamachandrareddySecretary:A.R.N.TagoreTreasurer:A. MeenakumariContact:Email Us RECENT ACTIVITIES 19th_PhonosurgeryDownload We are happy to inform you that 19th Phonosurgery course and 5th National workshop on Office based Laryngology was organised by Sri Sathya Sai ENT & Melody Voice Clinic in association with India Chapter Voice Foundation at Hyderabad,
- [Call for Papers 2025](http://voicefoundation.org/call-for-papers/) - Call for Papers: Regulations 55th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional VoiceMay 27th - May 31st, 2026 Present your latest findings where voice medicine, science, pedagogy, and performance converge. Abstract Submission DeadlineExtended to November 9th Submission is closed Past Abstracts for Reference Timeline The Voice Foundation proudly announces its 55th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional
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- [Seattle/Northwest (NWCVF)](http://voicefoundation.org/chapters/seattlenorthwest/) - Seattle/Northwest Chapter Officers | Goals | Events President:C. Andrew Lee, CCC-SLP, SLP, MSSecretary:Jae Bernado, MS, CF-SLPTreasurer:Emily Wilson, MS, CCC-SLPAcademic LiasonRobbie Jackson, MA, CCC-SLPCommunity LiaisonAbby Duke Eagleson, MS, CCC-SLPStudent LiaisonElyse CiprianoBoard Member at Large:Joseph Chang, MD Our Chapter Our group enjoys a diversified, large core of professionals and students, as well as many visitors at each meeting. Attendees
- [Journal of Voice](http://voicefoundation.org/journal-of-voice/) - Journal of Voice is the world's premiere journal for voice medicine and research. This peer-reviewed publication is listed in Index Medicus and is indexed by the Institute for Scientific Information. 2016 marks the Journal's thirtith volume year. Its antecedent publication, "Transcripts of the Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice," was published during the preceding decade. The Journal contains articles
- [ASHA Disclosure Form](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/symposium-presenter-information/asha-disclosure-form/) - ASHA DISCLOSURE FORM 2026 Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders - Temple University INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL AND CO-SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS In compliance with American Speech-Language Hearing Association’s Continuing Education Board’s Requirements, the Department of Communication Sciences of Temple University requires program planners and instructional personnel to disclose information regarding any relevant
- [North Carolina Chapter](http://voicefoundation.org/chapters/nctvf/) - North Carolina Chapter Officers | Events | Goals President:K. Annalize Sussman MM MS CCC-SLPVice President:Courteney McClutchy MA CCC-SLPSecretary/Treasurer:Lyndsay L. Madden, DO The Department of Otolaryngology invites you to a casual dinner lecture with Visiting Professor Leah B. Helou, PhD, CCC-SLP Our Chapter The goals of this Chapter are: Educate members, the community and region on topics
- [Abstract Submission](http://voicefoundation.org/abstract-submission/)
- [Alabama Chapter](http://voicefoundation.org/chapters/alabama-chapter/) - Alabama Chapter Officers | Events | Goals President: Elizabeth Ann Benson, DMAPresident Elect: Valerie Accetta, MFASecretary/Treasurer: Luvada A. Harrison, DMMembership Director: Mollie A. Adams, MM Past-President: Edie Hapner, PhD Contact:alabamavoicefoundation@gmail.com UPCOMING MEETINGS PAST MEETINGS Brown Modern Business Conference Flyer (1)Download The Alabama Chapter of the Voice Foundation celebrates their 4th Annual World Voice Day Cabaret! Invite your friends,
- [New England Chapter](http://voicefoundation.org/chapters/new-england/) - TRAINING AND CARING FOR THE YOUNG PERFORMERA Conversation with Broadway Voice CoachesChris York (Voice Teacher)Ellen Lettrich (CCC-SLP) September 22, 2020 7:00PM Eastern The panel discussed how to develop, care for, and treat young voices in performance, studio, and clinical settings. Our Chapter The goals of this Chapter are: Educate members, the community and region on
- [Educational Media](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/videos-education/) - Educational Media Voice Disorder Reference Guide Journal of Voice Symposium Videos by Year 2025 2024 2023 2022 2019 2018 2017 2016 2014 Symposium Sessions by Type Lectures - Keynote, G. Paul Moore, Quintana Symposium Master Classes Stroboscopy Oscars Master Class Archives Other Lectures and Documentaries Voice Disorders Lecture - Dr. Robert Sataloff Voice Journey Documentary -
- [2023 Symposium Videos](http://voicefoundation.org/2023-symposium-videos/) - 2023 52nd Annual Symposium Videos
- [2023 Symposium Videos](http://voicefoundation.org/2022-symposium-videos/) - 2022 51st Annual Symposium Videos
- [Brazilian Chapter](http://voicefoundation.org/chapters/brasil/) - CHAPTER INFORMATION The goal of this Chapter is: To build a broader community of laryngologists, speech & language pathologists, singing coaches and voice trainers in order to create a venue for discussing challenges in the care of the patient with complex voice and related disorders. ABOUT OUR CHAPTER Membership and the meetings will be open to
- [Master Class Teachers](http://voicefoundation.org/master-class-teachers/) - HONORED MASTER CLASS TEACHERS Renata Scotto 1984John Moriarty 1985John Wustman 1986Anna Moffo 1987Phyllis Curtin 1988Max Rudolf 1989Frank Guerarra 1990Craig Ruttenberg 1991Barbara Silverstein 1992Harold Evans 1993Phyllis Curtin 1994George Shirley 1995Ruth Falcon 1996Cynthia Hoffmann 1997Sherrill Milnes 1998Leslie Guinn 1999Claudia Catania 2000Tito Capobianco 2001Susan Ashbaker 2002Sharon Sweet 2003Christofer Macatsoris 2004 Shirley Verrett 2005Martina Arroyo 2006Susan Ashbaker 2007Katherine Ciesinski
- [Tony Randall Memorial Award](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/awards-recognizing-excellence/tony-randall-memorial-award/) - The Tony Randall Award The Voice Foundation established an award in honor of our beloved President Emeritus, Tony Randall. View our Pintrest Board featuring past award recipients. 2025 Mike Miller’s Broadcast Career has spanned four decades and 39 years. Miller’s primary radio work has been in the hockey industry which started in 1980 when he provided
- [VERA Award](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/awards-recognizing-excellence/vera-award/) - The Voice Education Research Awareness (VERA) Award is given annually to honor distinguished individuals for their unusual interest in and contribution to the field of vocal communication. The Vera Award is given by the Voice Foundation Board to recognize: Unique leaders who have enhanced appreciation of the human voice Commitment and dedication to excellence, education
- [Keynote Lectures](http://voicefoundation.org/keynote-lectures/) - Our Keynote Presenters Over the Years 2004 Adrian Fourcin2005 Kyoshi Honda2006 Paul Flint2007 Uve Jürgens2008 Johan Sundberg2009 Charles Larson2010 Harm Schutte2011 Tecumseh Fitch2012 Kiyoshi Honda2013 Robert HIllman2014 David Huron2015 Frank Guenther2016 Joseph Zabner2017 Robert Zatorre2018 Boris Alexander Kleber2019 Peter Q. Pfordresher2021 Ingo Titze2022 Kristina Simonyan2023 Paavo Alku2024 Atom Sarkar2025 Bharath Chandrasekaran
- [G. Paul Moore Lecturers](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/awards-recognizing-excellence/g-paul-moore-lecturers/) - G. Paul Moore Lecture In 1981, a new feature was added to the Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice: The G. Paul Moore Lecture. Named by the Board of Directors of The Voice Foundation in honor of Dr. Moore, this lectureship was created to provide an opportunity for people of stature in the field to
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- [World Voice Day](http://voicefoundation.org/events/world-voice-day/) - 2019 BE KIND WITH YOUR VOICE TVF and Chapter Events | History and Mission | world-voice-day.orgThe Voice Foundation is an official sponsor of the World Voice Day website. View our 2016 World Voice Day ConcertView our 2015 World Voice Day Concert TVF World Voice Day Events in 2019 APRIL 12 For the Thomas Jefferson University Choir and
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- [The Voice - November 2023](http://voicefoundation.org/the-voice-november-2023/) - The Voice! November 2023 Featurette. From the Editor, Then & Now! Kimberly Steinhauer, PhDPresident, Estill Voice InternationalPittsburgh, PA From the Editor, Then & Now! Kimberly Steinhauer, Ph.D.President, Estill Voice InternationalPittsburgh, PA Welcome to this special investigative issue focused on uncovering the motivation, devotion, and drive behind The Voice Foundation Leaders...Then & Now. I’m keeping it
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- [2020 POSTER SESSION](http://voicefoundation.org/virtual-voice/2020-poster-session/) - Welcome to the 2020 Virtual Poster Session There are traditional posters and some optional 3-minute poster videos. Email the First Author with your Questions & Comments If the bandwidth is exceeded, go directly to our YouTube Playlists Optional 3-Minute Poster Videos Effects of corticosteroid inhaler particle size on the voice Ghiath Alnouri, MD, Dylan Vance
- [Houston Area Chapter](http://voicefoundation.org/chapters/houston/) - Houston Area Chapter Officers | Goals | Events President:Kenneth Altman, MD, PhD, FACSSecretary:Sharon Radionoff, PhDTreasurer:Jack Beetle, MMContact: Nicole Trieu Chapter Information The goal of this Chapter is: To build a broader community of laryngologists, speech & language pathologists, singing coaches and voice trainers in order to create a venue for discussing challenges in the care
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- [Articles](http://voicefoundation.org/articles/) - The Singer’s Voice Pop Music Is In: The Changing Sound of Musical Theatre by Mark Meylan, London The Speaker’s Voice Voice For Sale!! Studio Singers, Voiceover Performers, Vocal Healthby Bettye Zoller SeitzPublic Speaking Featured at the 38th TVF SymposiumTop Ten Mistakes Speakers Make (Excerpt from Knockout Presentations)by Diane DiRestaKnockout Presentations Book Reviewby Roseanne Legrand, M.A., CCC-SLP8
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- [Glossary](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/glossary/) - Terms A-E | Terms F-J | Terms K-O | Terms P-S | Terms T-Z A B C D E Glossary: Terms A-E Note on External Content All searches for related content at PubMed at the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) are being conducted on the NLM website. The copyright on the abstracts found in
- [Symptom Tree](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/symptom-tree/) - Roadmap to the Pathway | Pathway to the Symptom Tree | View the Symptom Tree The Voice Problem Website with the Symptom Tree is currently unavailable while undergoing a major update. Roadmap to the Pathway – What It Is and What It Is Not What It Is First-Step Insights This Voice Disorder Symptom Tree for
- [Voice Care Team](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-care-team/) - Overview | Otolaryngologist / Laryngologist | Speech Language Pathologist | Singing and Acting Voice Specialists | Multidisciplinary Professionals | Developments in Voice Care Concept of a Voice Care Team A voice care team is an interdisciplinary team of voice professionals typically under the direction of a specialist in ear, nose, and throat medicine, an otolaryngologist
- [Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/overview-of-diagnosis-treatment-prevention/) - Overview | Treatment | Voice Therapy | Prevention | Laryngoscopy/Stroboscopy | LEMG | Phonomicrosurgery | Laryngeal Framework Surgery and Augmentation Diagnosis: The First Step in Treatment Identifying the cause or causes of a voice disorder is the first key step in its treatment. Key Information Non-Recognition of Voice Disorders a Problem Many voice disorders remain unidentified.
- [Voice Disorders](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/) - Overview | Laryngitis | Laryngeal Atypia and Early Cancer | Laryngeal Advanced Cancer | Reflux Laryngitis | Reinke's Edema | Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis | Spasmodic Dysphonia | Vocal Fold Granuloma | Vocal Fold Paresis/Paralysis | Vocal Fold Scarring | Vocal Fold Nodules, Polyps, Cysts, and Reactive Lesions | Voice Dysfunction in Neurological Disorders | Pediatric Voice Disorders Overview of Voice Disorders This area is dedicated to providing information on voice conditions and disorders. Each condition is described in detail to facilitate
- [Voice Anatomy & Physiology](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/anatomy-physiology-of-voice-production/) - Understanding How Voice is Produced | Learning About the Voice Mechanism | How Breakdowns Result in Voice Disorders Click to view slide show Key Glossary Terms LarynxHighly specialized structure atop the windpipe responsible for sound production, air passage during breathing and protecting the airway during swallowing Vocal Folds (also called Vocal Cords)"Fold-like" soft tissue that is
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- [Research Tools](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/research-tools/) - How to... Tools The Voice Foundation's Audio Pronunciation Guide teaches you the correct English pronunciation of medical/voice terminology. Find the Pronunciation Guide here. Perceptual Voice Qualities Database (PVQD) *The authors and Voice Foundation website should be acknowledged, but this information is freely available for use. https://voicefoundation.org/perceptual-voice-qualities-database/ 296 Audio Files (in .wav format) of the
- [Voice Reference Guide](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/) - Anatomy & Physiology of Voice Production | Voice Disorders | Overview of Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention | Voice Care Team | Symptom Tree | Glossary | Resources Welcome to the Voice Problem section of the website This section of the website is designed as a resource for patients with voice disorders who are interested in
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- [Western Wisconsin Chapter](http://voicefoundation.org/chapters/wwvf/) - WESTERN WISCONSIN CHAPTER (WWTF) Officers | Goals | Events President:Rima DeFatta, MDVice President:Abby Leigh HemmerichSecretaryDiana CataldiTreasurer:Laura Hurd
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- [China Chapter](http://voicefoundation.org/chapters/china/) - China Chapter of The Voice Foundation Officers | Goals | Events President: Jack Jiang, MD, PhD Vice President: Wen Xu, MD Secretary: Jun Shao, MD Treasurer: Peiyun Zhuang, MD Contact for information: Chapter Information The goals of this Chapter are: To build a broader community of laryngologists, speech & language pathologists, singing coaches and voice
- [Louisiana Chapter](http://voicefoundation.org/chapters/louisiana-chapter/) - Northwest Louisiana Area Chapter President: Ariana Seidman; MM MS CF-SLPVice-President: Karuna Dewan, MDSecretary: Courtney Pickett CCC-SLPTreasurer: Meredith McLain CCC-SLP Contact:arianaseidman@gmail.com OUR GOALS The goals of this Chapter are: To build a broader community of laryngologists, speech & language pathologists, singing coaches and voice trainers in order to create a venue for discussing challenges in the care of the
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- [Symposium Workshops](http://voicefoundation.org/symposium-workshops/) - 2021 Register Here | 2021 Workshops June 4th Forty (40!) Voice Workshops in Four Sessions. Attend 4 sessions (one workshop per session) and then return to view all the workshops! Workshops Only: $100 - available for one year. WORKSHOPS SESSION I (1:30PM - 2:25PM) Body Awareness, Voice Science, Singing Voice, Musical Theater/Pop/Rock/CCM, Young Voices, Rehabilitation
- [Pricing and Refund Policy](http://voicefoundation.org/pricing-and-refund-policy/) - SYMPOSIUM INDEX: ←All you need to know is found here Pricing, Receipts, Payments, Refunds The 2021 Symposium will be VIRTUAL with no Gala. The Gala will be held in 2022. Ready to Register? Registration Here Column A (Full Course) includes: All sessions, Workshops, Master Class and Gala Column B (All Sessions) includes: All sessions, Workshops,
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- [2021 Video Recordings](http://voicefoundation.org/presenters/videos2020/) - 2021 Video Submission Recorded Presentation Submission Instructions Submit a video recording of your slide presentation narrated with your audio Oral Presentations What do I do first? Make your video Upload your video Submit an .mp4 video file of your 10′ max talk. Deadline is May 1 to submit your .mp4 video file (and PDF for
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- [The History of World Voice Day](http://voicefoundation.org/events/world-voice-day/the-history-of-world-voice-day/) - WORLD VOICE DAY The voice is more important than ever-in school, on the job, and for social interaction. But many abuse their voice by smoking, shouting, drinking, or poor speaking technique. When problems occur, treatment is often ignored, leading to more significant problems. To address this, World Voice Day was established as a special day
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- [Special Session](http://voicefoundation.org/virtual-voice/special-session/) - Vocal Fatigue: Is it Worth the Effort? The Three Ms of Vocal Fatigue: Mucosal, Muscular, and Mental Nancy Pearl Solomon, PhD Insights into Effort through the Eyes, Ears, and Brain Stefanie Kuchinsky, PhD Redefining Vocal Fatigue Eric Hunter, PhD Measuring and Monitoring the Complex Nature of Vocal Fatigue Chaya Nanjundeswaran, PhD Optimizing Vocal Efficiency and
- [Roundtable Discussion](http://voicefoundation.org/virtual-voice/roundtable-discussion/) - VOICE REHABILITATION ROUNDTABLE Preview for Thursday, May 28th Prerecorded with the following participants, followed by a LIVE Q&A Discussion If the bandwidth is exceeded, go directly to our YouTube Link ⇒3:00 PM EDT Voice Rehabilitation Roundtable (Prerecorded with the following participants) Mara Behlau, Ph.D., Moderator Maria Dietrich, Ph.D. Edie Hapner, Ph.D. Estella Ma, Ph.D. Claudio
- [Basic Science](http://voicefoundation.org/virtual-voice/basic-science/) - Basic Science Presentations Email the First Author with your Questions & Comments If bandwidth is exceeded, go directly to our YouTube Playlist Acoustic and Psychoacoustic Correlates of Perceived Vocal Strain David A. Eddins, Ph.D., CCC-A Supraja Anand, Ph.D. Madison Dyjak, B.A. Rahul Shrivastav, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Abstract Objective: Few systematic studies have Now Playing Acoustic and
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- [VoicePedagogy](http://voicefoundation.org/virtual-voice/15504-2/) - Voice Pedagogy Oral Presentations Email the First Author with your Questions & Comments If bandwidth is exceeded, go directly to our YouTube Playlist Acoustic Characteristics of Vocal Sounds Joan Melton, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Theatre, CA State University Fullerton, Director, One Voice Centre for Integrative Studies, New York, NY 10023, Now Playing Acoustic Characteristics of
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- [Pronunciation Guide](http://voicefoundation.org/pronunciation/) - Pronounciation Guide The Voice Foundation’s Audio Pronunciation Guide is a free training center teaching the correct pronunciation of medical/voice terminology. English is famously difficult to pronounce and specialty words all the more so. This is a vast trove of recorded words, spoken by both a male and a female, to be used in preparing your
- [2016 Educational Sessions](http://voicefoundation.org/10727-2/) - 2016 – 45th ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM 2016 Tutorials Anatomy and Physiology of Phonation – Robert Sataloff, MD, DMA, FACS Acoustics Sten Ternström, PhD Voice Pedagogy David Meyer, DM Lectures, Speeches Keynote Speech 2016, Joseph Zabner, PhD PART I: Use of Adeno Associated Virus to Express Epithelial Transport Genes in the Vocal Folds PART II:
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- [2019 - 48th ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM](http://voicefoundation.org/2019-48th-annual-symposium/) - 48th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice Tutorials and Lectures 2019 Keynote Lecture, Peter Pfordresher Pitch Accuracy in Singing: The Voice Foundation 48th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice 2019 Keynote Lecture, Peter Q. Pfordresher "Pitch Accuracy in Singing: What Is Now Playing 2019 Keynote Lecture, Peter Pfordresher Pitch Accuracy in Singing: The
- [2014 43rd Annual Symposium](http://voicefoundation.org/2014-educational-sessions/) - 2014 – 43th ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM: Care of the Professional Voice Tutorials Sessions for Healthy vs. Injured Voice- Margaret Baroody 43rd Annual Symposium Tutorials 2014 Production and Perception of Voice: An Overview - Margaret Baroody Part of The Voice Foundation's 43rd Annual Now Playing Sessions for Healthy vs. Injured Voice- Margaret Baroody 43rd Annual Symposium Tutorials
- [2017 Educational Lectures](http://voicefoundation.org/2017-educational-lectures/) - The Voice Foundation 2017 46th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice Use of Adeno Associated Virus to Express Epithelial Transport Genes in the Vocal Folds The Voice Foundation's 2017 46th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice - Keynote Speech. Dr. Joseph L. Zabner is Director of the Division of Now Playing Use of
- [2018 - 47th ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM](http://voicefoundation.org/2018-47th-annual-symposium/) - 47th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice Tutorials and Lectures 2018 Tutorial Video Overview of Vocal Pedagogy THE VOICE FOUNDATION 48th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice. Tutorial: Overview of Voice Pedagogy with William Riley Now Playing 2018 Tutorial Video Overview of Vocal Pedagogy THE VOICE FOUNDATION 48th Annual Symposium: Care of the
- [2018 Gala & Press](http://voicefoundation.org/2018-gala-press/) - 2018 V.E.R.A Awards Simon Estes Walter Williams (The O'Jays) 2017 Sackler Awards Cicely Tyson Vocal Thrills at the Gala Tenor, Domnick Chenes
- [2015 Gala Press](http://voicefoundation.org/events/voices-of-summer-gala/2015-gala-press/) - VOICES OF SUMMER GALA Friday, May 30, 2015 Philadelphia Westin Hotel Click on the photographs to see the larger version. 2015 Gala & Press 2014 Gala & Press 2013 Gala & Press 2012 Gala & Press Honorees were Joel Grey, Stacy Keach and Dolora Zajick Philly Magazine's The Scene Contact Music Article and Pictures Joel
- [Alternative and Complementary Voice Management](http://voicefoundation.org/alternative-and-complementary-voice-management/) - Special Session Alternative and Complementary Voice Management Friday, May 31, 2019 * Philadelphia Westin Hotel Moderator: Nancy Pearl Solomon 8:00-8:20 When ‘Alternative’ Voice Care Becomes Mainstream Nancy Pearl Solomon 8:20-8:50 Integrative and Holistic Voice Care by the Laryngologist Benjamin Asher 8:50-9:20 Nutrition for the Vocalist: A Necessity, Not an Alternative! Jennifer Nasser
- [2019 ASHA Disclosures](http://voicefoundation.org/2019asha/) - The Voice Foundation’s 48th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice ACS and ASHA – DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS The 2019 ASHA and ACS Disclosures can be found here: ASHA Disclosures 2019
- [Award_Submissions](http://voicefoundation.org/award_submissions/) - Van Lawrence Award Flynn, Amanda Goldenberg, Rachel Lissemore, Richard Means Weekly, Edrie
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- [Understanding Voice Production](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/anatomy-physiology-of-voice-production/understanding-voice-production/) - Anatomy and Physiology of Voice Production | Understanding How Voice is Produced | Learning About the Voice Mechanism | How Breakdowns Result in Voice Disorders Key Glossary Terms Larynx Highly specialized structure atop the windpipe responsible for sound production, air passage during breathing and protecting the airway during swallowing Vocal Folds (also called Vocal Cords) "Fold-like" soft tissue that
- [Press Release](http://voicefoundation.org/press-release/) - The Voice Foundation hosts The 47th Annual Symposium-Care of the Professional Voice and Voices of Summer Gala Press Release Operatic superstar, bass-baritone SIMON ESTES and WALTER WILLIAMS of Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, The O'Jays to be honored in Philadelphia KAREN HEPP and LAUREN JOHNSON, popular anchors of Fox29’s Good Day Philadelphia show, will
- [Membership Thank You](http://voicefoundation.org/membership-thank-you/) - Welcome or...Welcome Back... to our unique organization. Voice Foundation members share a common goal and strong sense of community. Interdisciplinary Voice Professionals from all over the world have a chance to share and learn from each other in a warm, collegial setting at our Annual Symposium. We hope to welcome you at the next meeting.
- [Posters Posters Posters 2018](http://voicefoundation.org/annual-symposium/symposium-presenter-information/poster-presentations/posters-posters-posters-2018/) - Posters, Posters, Posters! The 2018 Poster Session
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- [Links](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/research-tools/links/) - Links to Voice Related Organizations: American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) American Laryngological Association (ALA) American Speech and Language Association (ASHA) Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Ear Nose and Throat Journal Website National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA)
- [Top Ten Mistakes](http://voicefoundation.org/articles/top-ten-mistakes/) - Top Ten Mistakes Speakers Make (Excerpt from Knockout Presentations) By Diane DiResta Your success today depends on how well you present yourself, present your message, and present your value to the marketplace. Life is a presentation and you’re always on stage. Whether you’re pitching an idea, selling your service, or presenting at an industry conference,
- [Speakers Who Sing](http://voicefoundation.org/articles/speakers-who-sing/) - Speakers Who Sing by Joan Melton, PhD, ADVS Author of ONE VOICE: Integrating Singing Technique and Theatre Voice Training, and Singing in Musical Theatre: The Training of Singers and Actors Email address: joan.melton@onevoicebook.com Speakers who sing often have distinctive qualities that enhance their stage presence and ability to communicate. They move with confidence and ease, their voices have a
- [Conventional (Voice) Wisdom](http://voicefoundation.org/articles/conventional-voice-wisdom/) - Conventional (Voice) Wisdom By Joanna Cazden Tradeshows, conventions, and other high-contact events can be extremely useful for your business. They can also leave you hoarse. The problem is not just the sheer number of hours that you spend verbally pitching ideas or products, schmoozing with old friends, and catching up on industry news and gossip.
- [Stagefright Smashers](http://voicefoundation.org/articles/stagefright-smashers/) - Stagefright Smashers for the Speaker By Lucille S. Rubin, Ph.D. Get Organized: A clear organizational pattern keeps your mind on your message and off your nervousness. Speaking from prepared notes, an outline or a script provides a comfort level for you and your audience. Breathe Low: Take the breath in through your mouth and down to your
- [Be Heard the First Time](http://voicefoundation.org/articles/954-2/) - 8 WAYS to “BE HEARD THE FIRST TIME” by Susan Miller, PhD Be Heard the First Time offers proven strategies for women to dramatically improve their communication skills by one of the country’s foremost voice trainers and vocal health experts, trainers and vocal health experts. Some of the times from her book include: Use your body
- [Stroboscopy Oscars](http://voicefoundation.org/stroboscopy-oscars/) - STROBOSCARS 2012, 2014, 2016 Every other year, one of our symposium panels focuses on educational and, frankly, very weird strobes. Hosted by Advisory Board Chairman Michael M. Johns, MD and Eva van Leer, PhD, the session includes awarding the Strobe Oscar in categories. The audience takes the part of the "Academy" by voting. Winners are
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- [2016 Voices of Summer Gala](http://voicefoundation.org/2016-voices-of-summer-gala/) - 2016 VOICES OF SUMMER GALA Voices of Summer Gala 2017 Gala & Press 2016 Gala & Press 2015 Gala & Press 2014 Gala & Press 2013 Gala & Press 2012 Gala & Press Past Gala Performances 2016 Honorees SYMPOSIUM INDEX: ←All you need to know is found here Drexel University President John Fry Catherine Malfitano,
- [CME CREDIT](http://voicefoundation.org/cme-credit/) - CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CREDIT Accreditation This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Surgeons and Voice Foundation. The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing
- [2017 Voices of Summer Gala](http://voicefoundation.org/2017-voices-of-summer-gala/) - SYMPOSIUM INDEX: ←All you need to know is found here 2017 VOICES OF SUMMER GALA Voices of Summer Gala 2017 Gala & Press 2016 Gala & Press 2015 Gala & Press 2014 Gala & Press 2013 Gala & Press 2012 Gala & Press Past Gala Performances 2017 Honorees Reri Grist, Kevin McDowell, (Director, AVA), Dr.
- [PHILADELPHIA!](http://voicefoundation.org/philadelphia/) - Discover Philly Philly Fun Guide Events Calendar Philadelphia Transportation 50 Things You Need To Eat in Philadelphia Before You Die The Hottest Restaurants in Philly Right Now 2018 The Ten Most Popular Restaurants in Philadelphia Ritttenhouse Square Fine Art Show Take a break and walk a few short blocks from the Westin Hotel-Symposium Venue, Rittenhouse
- [CME On-site Survey 2018](http://voicefoundation.org/cme-on-site-survey-2018/) - American College of Surgeons Division of Education CME Joint Providership Program Blended Surgical Education and Training for Life EVALUATION FORM The Voice Foundation | 47th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice May 30 - June 3, 2018 | Philadelphia, PA [caldera_form id="CF59d7b94f8b932"] Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save
- [2012 StrobeOscars](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/research-tools/2012-strobeoscars/) - Hosts: Michael M. Johns, MD Eva van Leer, PhD, CCC-SLP The first StrobeOscars, a red-carpet event, took place at the Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice in 2012. Despite divisive discussion, the Academy was able to give a clear victory to the following Strobes. The Academy awarded first prize to: Mara Behlau, PhD for Uggggh
- [2017 JOV Editorial Board Meeting](http://voicefoundation.org/2014-jov-editorial-board-meeting/) - Thank you for your hard work on the Journal of Voice Editorial Board and for making it a success. JOV Editorial Board Meeting Minutes: EdBd Meeting Minutes 06-1-17 Publisher's Report: YMVJ - June 1 2017 - Publisher's Report
- [Faculty Disclosures - 2017](http://voicefoundation.org/2017asha/) - The Voice Foundation's 46th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice ACS and ASHA - DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS The 2017 ASHA and ACS Disclosures can be found here: Disclosures Online 2017
- [Gala Clips](http://voicefoundation.org/events/voices-of-summer-gala/gala-clips/) - GALA EVENING VIDEOS Clips from the 2016 Gala Edrie Means Weekly Singing Scientists Jennifer Rodney, MD Isabel Garcia-Lopez, MD 11:54 Sharon Radionoff, PhD 21:55 Josef Schloemicher-Thier 28:45 Edrie Means Weekly 32:44 Adam Rubin, MD and Jonathan Bock, MD 39:18 Dolora Zajick 47:36 Gala Part III Paulo Szot at 8:43 Crystal Williams at 19:46 Clips from
- [2015 Disclosure Information](http://voicefoundation.org/disclosure/) - JOINT MEETING: IAP & 44th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice 2015 Symposium Program Download here: 2015 Sypmposium Program_8 [Higher Resolution, slower download] In compliance with ASHA: View or Download the Presenter's Disclosure Information here: CEU Disclosures 2015
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- [THE TEXAS VOICE SYMPOSIUM](http://voicefoundation.org/chapters/north-texas/the-texas-voice-symposium/) - THE TEXAS VOICE SYMPOSIUM 2017 Register here Evidence-Based Treatment for Voice Disorders Saturday, January 21, 2017 Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX KEYNOTE SPEAKER Nelson Roy, PHD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders University of Utah SYMPOSIUM FACULTY Ted Mau, M.D., Ph.D. Lesley Childs, M.D. Cory Atkinson, M.A, CCC-SLP Kimberly Coker, M.S.
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- [Vocal Fold Paresis/Paralysis](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/vocal-fold-paresisparalysis/) - Related Graphics Key Glossary Terms Paresis Partial paralysis; partial loss of nerve input to a muscle, resulting in muscle weakness Paralysis Complete loss of nerve input to a muscle resulting in complete loss of muscle function Laryngeal Electromyography (LEMG) Test that measures electrical signals of nerve inputs to muscles Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve (RLN) Branch of
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- [Reflux Laryngitis](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/reflux-laryngitis/) - Overview| Understanding Reflux Laryngitis | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Frontiers Related Graphics Key Glossary Terms Reflux Laryngitis Voice disorder caused by backflow of stomach fluids to the throat and voice box area; a type of supra-esophageal GERDLaryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) Backflow of stomach fluids to the laryngopharynx (voice box + lower back of throat) Esophagus
- [Phonomicrosurgery](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/overview-of-diagnosis-treatment-prevention/phonomicrosurgery/) - Overview | Understanding Phonomicrosurgery | How It's Done | Indications | Strategies | The Patient's Role Key Glossary Terms Phonomicrosurgery: (phono + micro + surgery) Highly specialized surgery to improve voice (phonosurgery) using microsurgical techniques and highly magnified views (microsurgery) in order to provide microscopic detail Superficial Lamina Propria: ("Reinke's space") Top layer of the
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- [How It's Done](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/overview-of-diagnosis-treatment-prevention/phonomicrosurgery/how-its-done/) - Overview | Understanding Phonomicrosurgery | How It’s Done | Indications | Strategies | The Patient’s Role Key Glossary Terms Phonomicrosurgery (phono + micro + surgery) Highly specialized surgery to improve voice (phonosurgery) using microsurgical techniques and highly magnified views (microsurgery) in order to provide microscopic detail Superficial Lamina Propria ("Reinke's space") Top layer of the laminae
- [Strategies](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/overview-of-diagnosis-treatment-prevention/phonomicrosurgery/strategies/) - Overview | Understanding Phonomicrosurgery | How It’s Done | Indications | Strategies | The Patient’s Role Key Glossary Terms Phonomicrosurgery (phono + micro + surgery) Highly specialized surgery to improve voice (phonosurgery) using microsurgical techniques and highly magnified views (microsurgery) in order to provide microscopic detail Superficial Lamina Propria ("Reinke's space") Top layer of the laminae propria that plays a
- [Vocal Fold Scarring](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/vocal-fold-scarring/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Frontiers Related Graphics Key Glossary Terms Vocal Fold Scar: Abnormal scar tissue in the vibrating layer of the vocal fold that causes voice problems Lamina Propria: Vibrating component of the vocal folds that covers the vocal fold muscle or body; the lamina propria is composed of three layers: superficial, intermediate,
- [Voice Therapy](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/overview-of-diagnosis-treatment-prevention/voice-therapy/) - Overview | Treatment | Voice Therapy | Prevention | Laryngoscopy/Stroboscopy | LEMG | Phonomicrosurgery |Laryngeal Framework Surgery and Augmentation Voice Therapy – An Aspect of Speech and Language Therapy Voice therapy is one type of a group of treatments known as speech and language therapy, which is directed at treating a broad spectrum of communication disorders. Most types of speech and language therapy (including voice therapy) are
- [LEMG](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/overview-of-diagnosis-treatment-prevention/lemg/) - Overview | Treatment | VoiceTherapy | Prevention | Laryngoscopy/Stroboscopy | LEMG | Phonomicrosurgery | Laryngeal Framework Surgery and Augmentation Key Glossary Terms Laryngeal Electromyography (LEMG) A test that measures the electrical discharges from voice box muscles during activities such as speaking, breathing, and swallowing Paresis Partial paralysis; partial loss of nerve input to a muscle, resulting in muscle weakness Paralysis Complete loss of nerve input to a muscle,
- [Laryngeal Framework Surgery and Augmentation](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/overview-of-diagnosis-treatment-prevention/laryngeal-framework-surgery-and-augmentation/) - Overview | Treatment | VoiceTherapy | Prevention | Laryngoscopy/Stroboscopy | LEMG | Phonomicrosurgery |Laryngeal Framework Surgery and Augmentation Key Glossary Terms Laryngeal Framework Surgery Surgical modification of the cartilage framework of the voice box so vocal folds can close better or have more tension, which allows vocal folds to vibrate better for sound production Laryngeal Framework Cartilages of voice box: thyroid cartilage, left and right arytenoid cartilages,
- [Laryngoscopy/Stroboscopy](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/overview-of-diagnosis-treatment-prevention/laryngoscopystroboscopy/) - Overview | Treatment | VoiceTherapy | Prevention | Laryngoscopy/Stroboscopy | LEMG | Phonomicrosurgery |Laryngeal Framework Surgery and Augmentation Key Glossary Terms Rigid Laryngoscopy An examination of the voice box in which a rigid telescope is used; this examination provides the clearest magnified detail of the voice box, but the patient is unable to speak or sing during the exam Flexible Laryngoscopy An examination of the voice box
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- [Laryngeal Advanced Cancer](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/laryngeal-advanced-cancer/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Related Graphics Key Glossary Terms Laryngeal/Voice Box Composed of vocal folds, muscles, and framework cartilages; key for voice, breathing, airway protection Early Cancer T1 = affects only one site on larynx, no spread, normal vocal fold motion; T2 = involves more than one site on larynx, vocal fold function abnormal
- [Diagnosis - Laryngeal Advanced Cancer](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/laryngeal-advanced-cancer/diagnosis-laryngeal-advanced-cancer/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Key Glossary Terms Laryngeal/Voice Box: Composed of vocal folds, muscles, and framework cartilages; key for voice, breathing, airway protection Early Cancer: T1 = affects only one site on larynx, no spread, normal vocal fold motion; T2 = involves more than one site on larynx, vocal fold function abnormal but still moving Advanced
- [Treatment - Laryngeal Advanced Cancer](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/laryngeal-advanced-cancer/treatment-laryngeal-advanced-cancer/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Key Glossary Terms Laryngeal/Voice Box Composed of vocal folds, muscles, and framework cartilages; key for voice, breathing, airway protection Early Cancer T1 = affects only one site on larynx, no spread, normal vocal fold motion; T2 = involves more than one site of larynx, vocal fold function abnormal but still moving Advanced
- [Symptoms - Advanced Laryngeal Cancer](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/laryngeal-advanced-cancer/symptoms-advanced-laryngeal-cancer/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Key Glossary Terms Laryngeal/Voice Box Composed of vocal folds, muscles, and framework cartilages; key for voice, breathing, airway protection Early Cancer T1 = affects only one site on larynx, no spread, normal vocal fold motion; T2 = involves more than one site on larynx, vocal fold function abnormal but still
- [Understanding Laryngeal Advanced Cancer](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/laryngeal-advanced-cancer/understanding-laryngeal-advanced-cancer/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Key Glossary Terms Laryngeal/Voice Box Composed of vocal folds, muscles, and framework cartilages; key for voice, breathing, airway protection Early Cancer: T1 = affects only one site on larynx, no spread, normal vocal fold motion; T2 = involves more than one site on larynx, vocal fold function abnormal but still moving
- [Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/recurrent-respiratory-papillomatosis/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Frontiers Related Graphics Key Glossary Terms Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) Wart-like growths in the airway passages caused by the human papilloma virus; these growths usually form on the vocal folds, causing a voice disorder Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) The virus that causes recurrent
- [Frontiers - Vocal Fold Scarring](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/vocal-fold-scarring/frontiers-vocal-fold-scarring/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Frontiers Key Glossary Terms Vocal Fold Scar: Abnormal scar tissue in the vibrating layer of the vocal fold that causes voice problems Lamina Propria: Vibrating component of the vocal folds that covers the vocal fold muscle or body; the lamina propria is composed of three layers: superficial, intermediate, and deep lamina propria
- [Treatment of Vocal Fold Scarring](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/vocal-fold-scarring/treatment-of-vocal-fold-scarring/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Frontiers Key Glossary Terms Vocal Fold Scar: Abnormal scar tissue in the vibrating layer of the vocal fold that causes voice problems Lamina Propria: Vibrating component of the vocal folds that covers the vocal fold muscle or body; the lamina propria is composed of three layers: superficial, intermediate, and deep lamina propria
- [Diagnosis of Vocal Fold Scarring](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/vocal-fold-scarring/diagnosis-of-vocal-fold-scarring/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Frontiers Key Glossary Terms Vocal Fold Scar: Abnormal scar tissue in the vibrating layer of the vocal fold that causes voice problems Lamina Propria: Vibrating component of the vocal folds that covers the vocal fold muscle or body; the lamina propria is composed of three layers: superficial, intermediate, and deep lamina propria
- [Symptoms of Vocal Scarring](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/vocal-fold-scarring/symptoms-of-vocal-scarring/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Frontiers Key Glossary Terms Vocal Fold Scar: Abnormal scar tissue in the vibrating layer of the vocal fold that causes voice problems Lamina Propria: Vibrating component of the vocal folds that covers the vocal fold muscle or body; the lamina propria is composed of three layers: superficial, intermediate, and deep lamina propria
- [Understanding Vocal Fold Scarring](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/vocal-fold-scarring/1428-2/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Frontiers Key Glossary Terms Vocal Fold Scar Abnormal scar tissue in the vibrating layer of the vocal fold that causes voice problems Lamina Propria Vibrating component of the vocal folds that covers the vocal fold muscle or body; the lamina propria is composed of three layers: superficial, intermediate, and deep lamina
- [Laryngitis](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/laryngitis/) - Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Types of Acute Laryngitis Key Glossary Terms Laryngitis Inflammation of the voice box (larynx); can result from many causes; specific cause needs to be identified for correct diagnosis and proper treatment plan Inflammation Response to injury that results in swelling, redness, and/or pain Glossary Body part + "-itis" means inflammation of that part
- [Multiple Sclerosis (MS)](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/voice-dysfunction-in-neurological-disorders/multiple-sclerosis-ms/) - Overview | Stroke | Parkinson's Disease | Benign Essential Tremor (BET) | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis | Myasthenia Gravis (MG) | Multiple Scleroris (MS) | Spasmodic Dysphonia Key Glossary Terms Neurological Voice Disorders: Voice problems caused by abnormal control, coordination, or strength of voice box muscles due to an underlying neurological disease such as: stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, or ALS Dysarthria: Difficulty forming words – presenting with
- [Myasthenia Gravis (MG)](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/voice-dysfunction-in-neurological-disorders/myasthenia-gravis-mg/) - Overview | Stroke | Parkinson's Disease | Benign Essential Tremor (BET) | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis | Myasthenia Gravis (MG) | Multiple Scleroris (MS) | Spasmodic Dysphonia Key Glossary Terms Neurological Voice Disorders: Voice problems caused by abnormal control, coordination, or strength of voice box muscles due to an underlying neurological disease such as: stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, or ALS Dysarthria: Difficulty forming words – presenting with
- [Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/voice-dysfunction-in-neurological-disorders/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/) - Overview | Stroke | Parkinson's Disease | Benign Essential Tremor (BET) | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis | Myasthenia Gravis (MG) | Multiple Scleroris (MS) | Spasmodic Dysphonia Key Glossary Terms Neurological Voice Disorders: Voice problems caused by abnormal control, coordination, or strength of voice box muscles due to an underlying neurological disease such as: stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, or ALS Dysarthria: Difficulty forming words – presenting with
- [Benign Essential Tremor](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/voice-dysfunction-in-neurological-disorders/benign-essential-tremor/) - Overview | Stroke | Parkinson's Disease | Benign Essential Tremor (BET) | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |Myasthenia Gravis (MG) | Multiple Scleroris (MS) | Spasmodic Dysphonia Key Glossary Terms Neurological Voice Disorders: Voice problems caused by abnormal control, coordination, or strength of voice box muscles due to an underlying neurological disease such as: stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, or ALS Dysarthria: Difficulty forming words – presenting with
- [Parkinson's Disease](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/voice-dysfunction-in-neurological-disorders/parkinsons-disease/) - Overview | Stroke | Parkinson's Disease | Benign Essential Tremor (BET) | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |Myasthenia Gravis (MG) | Multiple Scleroris (MS) | Spasmodic Dysphonia Key Glossary Terms Neurological Voice Disorders: Voice problems caused by abnormal control, coordination, or strength of voice box muscles due to an underlying neurological disease such as: stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, or ALS Dysarthria: Difficulty forming words – presenting
- [Stroke](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/voice-dysfunction-in-neurological-disorders/stroke/) - Overview | Stroke | Parkinson's Disease | Benign Essential Tremor (BET) | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |Myasthenia Gravis (MG) | Multiple Scleroris (MS) | Spasmodic Dysphonia Key Glossary Terms Neurological Voice Disorders: Voice problems caused by abnormal control, coordination, or strength of voice box muscles due to an underlying neurological disease such as: stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, or ALS Dysarthria: Difficulty forming words – presenting
- [Voice Dysfunction in Neurological Disorders](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/voice-dysfunction-in-neurological-disorders/) - Overview | Stroke | Parkinson's Disease | Benign Essential Tremor (BET) | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |Myasthenia Gravis (MG) | Multiple Scleroris (MS) | Spasmodic Dysphonia Key Glossary Terms Neurological Voice Disorders: Voice problems caused by abnormal control, coordination, or strength of voice box muscles due to an underlying neurological disease such as: stroke, Parkinson's disease,
- [Treatment of Pediatric Voice Disorders](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/pediatric-voice-disorders/treatment-of-pediatric-voice-disorders/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Key Glossary Terms Stridor: Noisy breathing Larynx: Highly specialized structure atop the windpipe responsible for sound production, air passage during breathing and protecting the airway during swallowing Glossary How are pediatric voice disorders treated? Treatment Depends on Diagnosis Hoarseness is typically caused by irritation and swelling of the vocal folds. Successful treatment requires the
- [Diagnosis of Pediatric Voice Disorders](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/pediatric-voice-disorders/diagnosis-of-pediatric-voice-disorders/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Key Glossary Terms Stridor: Noisy breathing Larynx: Highly specialized structure atop the windpipe responsible for sound production, air passage during breathing and protecting the airway during swallowing Glossary What are the symptoms of voice disorders in children? Many symptoms are common among the disorders that cause hoarseness, but some are more specific to
- [Symptoms of Pediatric Voice Disorders](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/pediatric-voice-disorders/symptoms-of-pediatric-voice-disorders-2/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Key Glossary Terms Stridor: Noisy breathing Larynx: Highly specialized structure atop the windpipe responsible for sound production, air passage during breathing and protecting the airway during swallowing Glossary What are the symptoms of voice disorders in children? Many symptoms are common among the disorders that cause hoarseness, but some are more specific to
- [Pediatric Voice Disorders](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/pediatric-voice-disorders/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Key Glossary Terms Stridor: Noisy breathing Larynx: Highly specialized structure atop the windpipe responsible for sound production, air passage during breathing and protecting the airway during swallowing Glossary Voice Disorders Do Occur in Children There are a variety of causes of hoarseness in children, the
- [Understanding Pediatric Voice Disorders](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/pediatric-voice-disorders/understanding-pediatric-voice-disorders/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Key Glossary Terms Stridor: Noisy breathing Larynx: Highly specialized structure atop the windpipe responsible for sound production, air passage during breathing and protecting the airway during swallowing Glossary This section contains information on the following: Voice disorders in Newborns Voice disorders in Children In
- [Treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/spasmodic-dysphonia/treatment-of-sd/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Key Glossary Terms Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD) A voice disorder resulting from involuntary movements (spasms) of the voice box muscles. Dystonia A nervous system problem that causes involuntary movement; dystonia is not a psychological problem; SD is a type of dystonia Adductor SD (Ad-SD) Spasms in muscles that close vocal folds, which interrupt
- [ Diagnosis of Spasmodic Dysphonia](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/spasmodic-dysphonia/diagnosis-of-sd/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Key Glossary Terms Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD) A voice disorder resulting from involuntary movements (spasms) of the voice box muscles. Dystonia A nervous system problem that causes involuntary movement; dystonia is not a psychological problem; SD is a type of dystonia Adductor SD (Ad-SD) Spasms in muscles that close vocal folds, which interrupt
- [Symptoms of Spasmodic Dysphonia](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/spasmodic-dysphonia/symptoms-of-sd/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Key Glossary Terms Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD) A voice disorder resulting from involuntary movements (spasms) of the voice box muscles. Dystonia A nervous system problem that causes involuntary movement; dystonia is not a psychological problem; SD is a type of dystonia Adductor SD (Ad-SD) Spasms in muscles that close vocal folds, which interrupt
- [Understanding Spasmodic Dysphonia](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/spasmodic-dysphonia/understanding-spasmodic-dysphonia/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Key Glossary Terms Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD) A voice disorder resulting from involuntary movements (spasms) of the voice box muscles. Dystonia A nervous system problem that causes involuntary movement; dystonia is not a psychological problem; SD is a type of dystonia Adductor SD (Ad-SD) Spasms in muscles that close vocal folds, which
- [Pathway to the Symptom Tree](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/symptom-tree/pathway-to-the-symptom-tree/) - Roadmap to the Pathway | Pathway to the Symptom Tree | View the Symptom Tree Path I: Defining the Branches of the Symptom Tree Symptoms Caused by Problems in the Larynx Can Be Organized Into Categories To make sense of many symptoms, a useful framework classifies symptoms according to categories that facilitate identification of cause or diagnosis of
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- [Breakdowns Result in Voice Disorders](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/anatomy-physiology-of-voice-production/breakdowns-result-voice-disorders/) - Anatomy and Physiology of Voice Production | Understanding How Voice is Produced | Learning About the Voice Mechanism | How Breakdowns Result in Voice Disorders How Breakdowns Result in Voice Disorders Key Glossary Terms Larynx Highly specialized structure atop the windpipe responsible for sound production, air passage during breathing and protecting the airway during swallowing Vocal Folds (also called
- [Symptoms of RRP](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/recurrent-respiratory-papillomatosis/symptoms-of-rrp/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Frontiers Key Glossary Terms Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) Wart-like growths in the airway passages caused by the human papilloma virus; these growths usually form on the vocal folds, causing a voice disorder Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) The virus that causes recurrent respiratory papillomatosis;
- [Spasmodic Dysphonia](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/spasmodic-dysphonia/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Key Glossary Terms Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD) A voice disorder resulting from involuntary movements (spasms) of the voice box muscles. Dystonia A nervous system problem that causes involuntary movement; dystonia is not a psychological problem; SD is a type of dystonia Adductor SD (Ad-SD) Spasms
- [Understanding RRP](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/recurrent-respiratory-papillomatosis/understanding-rrp/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Frontiers Key Glossary Terms Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) Wart-like growths in the airway passages caused by the human papilloma virus; these growths usually form on the vocal folds, causing a voice disorder Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) The virus that causes recurrent respiratory papillomatosis; HPV also causes genital warts Papilloma Wart-like growth
- [Frontiers - RRP](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/recurrent-respiratory-papillomatosis/frontiers-rrp/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Frontiers Key Glossary Terms Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) Wart-like growths in the airway passages caused by the human papilloma virus; these growths usually form on the vocal folds, causing a voice disorder Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) The virus that causes recurrent respiratory papillomatosis; HPV also causes genital warts Papilloma Wart-like growth caused
- [Treatment of RRP](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/recurrent-respiratory-papillomatosis/treatment-of-rrp/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Frontiers glossary2Key Glossary Terms Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) Wart-like growths in the airway passages caused by the human papilloma virus; these growths usually form on the vocal folds, causing a voice disorder Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) The virus that causes recurrent respiratory papillomatosis; HPV also causes genital warts Papilloma Wart-like growth caused by
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- [Symptoms of Reflux Laryngitis](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/reflux-laryngitis/symptoms-of-reflux-laryngitis/) - Understanding Reflux Laryngitis | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Frontiers Key Glossary Terms Reflux Laryngitis Voice disorder caused by backflow of stomach fluids to the throat and voice box area; a type of supra-esophageal GERD Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) Backflow of stomach fluids to the laryngopharynx (voice box + lower back of throat) Esophagus or Food Pipe Muscular “tube” that connects throat to
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- [Treatment - Reinke's Edema](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/reinkes-edema/1328-2/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Reinke's Edema "Swelling in Reinke's space"; a voice disorder caused by accumulation of gelatinous substance in Reinke's space Reinke's Space (Superficial Lamina Propria) Layer just underneath the surface lining of the vocal fold; composed of cells, special fibers, and other substances (extracellular matrix); has key role in vocal fold vibration "Stripping" A
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- [Understanding Reinke's Edema](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/reinkes-edema/understanding-reinkes-edema/) - Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Key Glossary Terms Reinke's Edema "Swelling in Reinke's space"; a voice disorder caused by accumulation of gelatinous substance in Reinke's space Reinke's Space (Superficial Lamina Propria) Layer just underneath the surface lining of the vocal fold; composed of cells, special fibers, and other substances (extracellular matrix); has key role in vocal
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- [Singing and Acting Voice Specialists](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-care-team/singing-and-acting-voice-specialists/) - Overview | Otolaryngologist / Laryngologist | Speech Language Pathologist | Singing and Acting Voice Specialists | Multidisciplinary Professionals | Developments in Voice Care Singing Voice Specialist The singing voice specialist is a singing teacher with special training equipping him or her to practice in a medical environment with patients who have sustained vocal injury. Most singing voice specialists have a degree in voice performance
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- [Otolaryngologist/Laryngologist](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-care-team/otolaryngologistlaryngologist/) - Overview | Otolaryngologist / Laryngologist | Speech Language Pathologist | Singing and Acting Voice Specialists | Multidisciplinary Professionals | Developments in Voice Care The leader of the voice care team is typically a surgeon who specializes in ear, nose, and throat medicine (otolaryngologist) or an otolaryngologist who has further subspecialized in the larynx, voice, and related problems such as swallowing (laryngologist). Education and Training
- [The Voice Mechanism](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/anatomy-physiology-of-voice-production/the-voice-mechanism/) - Understanding How Voice is Produced | Learning About the Voice Mechanism | How Breakdowns Result in Voice Disorders Learning About the Voice Mechanism Speaking and singing involve a voice mechanism that is composed of three subsystems. Each subsystem is composed of different parts of the body and has specific roles in voice production. Three Voice Subsystems Subsystem Voice
- [Laryngeal Atypia and Early Cancer](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/laryngeal-atypia-and-early-cancer/) - Voice Information > Voice Disorders > Laryngeal Atypia and Early Cancer Overview | Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Related Graphics Key Glossary Terms Vocal Fold Atypia Non-cancerous but irregular cells in vocal fold epithelium; often leads to cancer; often recurs after removal Vocal Fold Early Cancer Cancer of vocal fold epithelium that is confined
- [Diagnosis of Laryngitis](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/laryngitis/diagnosis-of-laryngitis/) - Voice Information > Voice Disorders > Laryngitis > Diagnosis of Laryngitis Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Types of Acute Laryngitis Key Glossary Terms Laryngitis Inflammation of the voice box (larynx); can result from many causes; specific cause needs to be identified for correct diagnosis and proper treatment planInflammation Response to injury that results in swelling, redness, and/or pain Glossary How is laryngitis
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- [Understanding Laryngitis](http://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/laryngitis/understanding-laryngitis/) - Voice Information > Voice Disorders > Laryngitis > Understanding Laryngitis Understanding the Disorder | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Types of Acute Laryngitis Key Glossary Terms Laryngitis Inflammation of the voice box (larynx); can result from many causes; specific cause needs to be identified for correct diagnosis and proper treatment planInflammation Response to injury that results in swelling, redness, and/or pain Glossary What is laryngitis?
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