Dr. Elizabeth Direnzo

Associate Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Research and clinical practice in the field of laryngology and speech-language pathology.

Awards

#2023

Distinguished Alumni Award

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Investigator-initiated Research Project Grants (R01)

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Grant

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New Century Scholars Research Grant

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Early Career Research Award R21

#2015

New Investigator Research Grant

#2015

Fall Voice Conference Travel Grant

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National Institutes Health Extramural Loan Repayment Award Clinical Research

#2012

Meritorious Poster Submission

#2012

Place Poster Award

#2010

Alumni Friends Award

#2010

New Century Scholars Doctoral Scholarship

#2010

Wilson Travel Scholarship

#2009

Student Research Travel Award

#2008

Frederick N. Andrews Fellowship

#2008

Outstanding Student Clinician Speech-Language Pathology

#2008

Travel Grant

#2007

Outstanding Student Clinician Speech-Language Pathology

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.