Dr. Christina Persson

Biography

Christina Persson is a Professor and Speech Therapist at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology at the University of Gothenburg. She specializes in clinical work, teaching, and research focused on speech disorders in patients born with conditions such as cleft lip and palate and genetic syndromes, particularly the 22q11 deletion syndrome. Christina has been a member of the Gothenburg cleft palate team since 1991 and the 22q11 deletion syndrome team since 1997. Her research addresses various aspects of speech in children, adolescents, and young adults affected by these conditions, actively supervising master's theses and PhD students. Some of her notable research projects include exploring the longitudinal speech outcomes in children treated for non-syndromic craniosynostosis, the impact of surgical techniques on speech outcomes in children with unilateral cleft lip and palate, and psychometric studies related to speech assessment in these populations. Christina has published extensively in clinical journals and actively participates in international studies aiming to improve speech therapy practices for these patients. Her commitment to advancing the field of speech pathology is reflected in her ongoing collaboration with various research teams and her contributions to significant studies in this area.

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