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Elizabeth DiRenzo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at Stanford University, where she also holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Music. A clinician scientist, her subspecialty interest is in behavioral assessment and treatment of laryngological disorders. After completing both her clinical and graduate degrees at Purdue University, specializing in speech-language pathology, she earned her PhD focusing on laryngeal physiology. Dr. DiRenzo underwent postdoctoral training in the Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied vocal fold biology. Her clinical practice as a speech-language pathologist is based at the Stanford Voice Swallowing Center. Her research primarily aims to advance patient care and improve treatment outcomes by studying the normal function and pathophysiology of voice disorders, utilizing a collaborative approach that integrates both basic and clinical research techniques. Dr. DiRenzo has received numerous grants and awards for her innovative research in the field, and she actively contributes to various professional organizations, advocating for advancements in the treatment of voice and swallowing disorders.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Research and clinical practice in the field of laryngology and speech-language pathology.
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