Janina Wilmskoetter

Medical University of South Carolina

wilmskoe@musc.edu

Janina Wilmskoetter is an assistant professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (USA) with a Ph.D. in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. As an AHSA-certified speech-language pathologist (SLP), she works in acute medical care and neurological outpatient settings, teaches graduate students, and conducts research. Janina primarily researches the neuroanatomical underpinnings of swallowing (dysphagia) and language (aphasia) disorders and their recovery after stroke. She is passionate about translating research into clinical care. Her long-term research and clinical interest comprise the development of evidence-based, innovative, individualized treatments for patients suffering from dysphagia or aphasia after brain injury to maximize their potential for recovery.