Lab Members
Director
Rob completed his PhD at Purdue University with Dr. Preeti Sivasankar, and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with Dr. Susan Thibeault. His research has been recognized by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), the American Speech-Language and Hearing Foundation, the American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association (ACPA), the Voice Foundation, and the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Outside work, he enjoys music, movies, and theater.
Medical Student
Ameer is currently a rising second year at Indiana University School of Medicine. Prior to medical school, Ameer studied at Emory University where he double majored in Film and Biology. After graduating from Emory, he spent two years working as a clinical research coordinator in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. Outside of studying, Ameer enjoys working out, trying new food, making art, and reading.
Medical Student
Esther is a rising second-year medical student at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. She is from Fort Wayne, IN and graduated from IU-Bloomington before heading straight to medical school. Outside of academics, she loves spending time with her 4 cats, skiing, and spending time outdoors.
Medical Student
Josh is currently pursuing his M.D. at Indiana University School of Medicine after graduating from Indiana University Bloomington with a degree in Neuroscience and a minor from the Kelley School of Business. His interests include clinical research and surgery. Fun fact: despite being a lifelong Indiana basketball and football fan, Josh's twin brother attended Purdue University — making the sports seasons very competitive at home.