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Allison Schaser is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences at Purdue University. She holds a bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Miami University of Ohio, a master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded in 2015. Schaser completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University in 2020, focusing on understanding the pathophysiology of age-related synucleinopathies, particularly in relation to Parkinson's disease and Dementia with Lewy Bodies. Her research group utilizes advanced imaging tools and an alpha-synuclein fibril seeding approach to study protein aggregation in mouse models of these diseases. Schaser's lab specializes in merging clinical issues with animal behavior to explore the pathology of the cranial sensorimotor system and to characterize and treat voice, communication, and swallowing deficits associated with age-related synucleinopathies. She is also the president of a Portland-based non-profit organization, Women in Science Portland, and is dedicated to building supportive networks to promote the retention and career development of women in the sciences.
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