COMD NEWS ARCHIVE New stroke study under way Dr. Julius Fridriksson's research on understanding aphasia continues with a new study involving patients in Columbia, Charleston. Dedication to public health Dr. Elaine Frank is stepping down as the chair of COMD, but her career will be recognized for her commitment to building the department into one of the finest in the nation. TEDxColumbiaSC - Dr. Julius Fridriksson - Enabling Fluent Speech in Non-Fluent Aphasia "Health Care Heroes" recognized for achievement USC Researcher Gives Stroke Patients Hope, Cures - WSPA Stuttering treatment gains attention Vernberg Lecture will feature the award-winning short film 'Aphasia' and remarks by COMD's Dr. Julius Fridriksson and Carl McIntyre, the film's star. Fridriksson's research offers hope for stroke patients Students, alumni give COMD high marks Sharon Webber honored for her philanthropic spirit, commitment" Colleague hails Fridriksson as "distinguished pioneer" Lauren Hartnagel’s story comes full circle Voice Foundation applauds Bonilha's research COMD scientists win two more RO1 grants Jennifer Copen wins John Luehrs Fellowship Students labor at arboretum in memory of MLK Language skills pay off for COMD graduate Heather Bonilha wins ASHA research award COMD awarded tuition assistance grants Four COMD researchers receive NIH R01 Awards in 2008 Meet our 2008 State Speech-Language-Hearing Association Ambassador, a USC Cochlear Implant user Money Magazine ranks highly Columbia suburb COMD researcher receives $1.5 million NIH grant to continue speech, hearing studies COMD researcher developing new methodology to help diagnose voice disorders Five-year study will examine the potential for recovery in stroke victims Speech and Hearing Center Makes House Calls   Speech Pathologists Among Top 25 Careers   USC Research May Improve Cochlear Implants COMD Faculty Work with Brain Imaging at McCausland Center