Gerald C. Imaezue presents on universal aphasia treatment at USF Department of Neurology Grand Rounds

Gerald C. Imaezue, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, recently presented "Toward Universal Treatments for Aphasia" at the USF Department of Neurology Grand Rounds. His presentation explored recursive self-feedback as a scalable, self-directed approach to aphasia recovery across diverse linguistic and cultural contexts. Imaezue also introduced a novel large-scale recruitment and treatment protocol aimed at expanding access to clinical studies and evidence-based interventions. Additionally, he discussed the role of artificial intelligence in accelerating self-directed aphasia therapies worldwide.

Imaezue's overarching research goal is to address the critical barriers to communication healthcare for aphasia by developing novel procedures for self-directed treatment that circumvent linguistic barriers and promote access to communication healthcare for survivors with aphasia and related disorders. Imaezue directs the Brain and Aphasia Research Lab, where he works with a team of student scientists and collaborators within and outside USF on multiple projects designed to attain this overall goal.