Upstate University Hospital
Otolaryngology & Communication Sciences
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Robert J Shprintzen, Ph.D.

Professor of Communication Disorder Unit

Clinical Specialty

Communication Disorders

Education and Clinical Training

Ph.D.: 1973, Syracuse University

Clinical Department/Practice Affiliations

Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences/Communication Disorder Unit

Clinical Interests

Clinical genetics, pediatric upper airway pharyngeal physiology, cleft palate craniofacial anomalies, feeding and swallowing disorders, velocardiofacial syndrome (VCFS)

Research Interests

Genetic basis of communicative disorders; molecular and clinical genetics of velo-cardio-facial syndrome; velopharangeal anatomy and physiology;evolutionary aspect of speech

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This profile was last updated on 01/26/2009


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