Catalys online seminar - Delivering impactful speech and swallowing research: An unconventional journey from ICU to international networks
| Dates: | 10 July 2025 |
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| Times: | 10:00 - 10:45 |
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| What is it: | Seminar |
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| Organiser: | Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health |
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| Who is it for: | University staff |
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| Speaker: | Professor Sarah Wallace OBE |
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Join us for a 45-minute online seminar exploring how Speech and Language Therapy research can transform patient care and shape professional practice.
Our speaker, Professor Sarah Wallace OBE FRCSLT, is a Consultant Speech and Language Therapist at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, and MAHSC Honorary Clinical Chair at Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre.
During this inspiring session, Sarah will share her unconventional research journey and demonstrate how collaborative Speech and Language Therapy research has revolutionised clinical practice in critical care settings.
Seminar highlights:
• Sarah's unconventional path into Speech and Language Therapy research
• How collaborative research has shaped SLT practice and evidence-based care
• Transforming treatment approaches for swallowing and communication issues in critical care patients and those with tracheostomies
• Building national and international research networks as a Speech and Language Therapist in ICU
• Supporting clinical academics and SLT clinicians across the NHS and internationally
• Working with NGOs to expand Speech and Language Therapy research impact globally
Discover how it's possible to deliver meaningful, patient-centred research as a Speech and Language Therapist working in frontline clinical practice and learn strategies for developing influential professional networks that drive innovation in healthcare communication and swallowing care.
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Speaker
Professor Sarah Wallace OBE
Role: Consultant Speech and Language Therapist
Organisation: Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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