Dr. Jamila Minga

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jamila Minga, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an associate professor and speech-language pathologist specializing in adult neurogenic communication disorders, particularly those arising from stroke and the related rehabilitation outcomes. Her research focuses on examining how right hemisphere brain damage affects pragmatic communication performance, and she aims to develop sensitive measures to determine rehabilitation needs for this population. Minga's long-term goal is to enhance recognition of the functional impacts caused by stroke-related hemisphere lesions and to create effective diagnostic markers and treatment protocols that improve the quality of life for individuals with brain damage. She has extensive clinical experience in delivering neurogenic rehabilitation services across multiple settings, including acute and subacute care. Her interests extend to cultural language analysis, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and addressing health disparities within the field. Through her work, she seeks to foster improved integration of stroke survivors into their communities, emphasizing the need for supportive measures that accommodate diverse communication challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Leads research and education in neurogenic communication disorders, focusing on stroke and rehabilitation.

Assistant Professor

— Present

North Carolina Central University • Durham, NC

Engaged in teaching and research in speech-language pathology.

Courses

NEUROSCI 755: Interdisciplinary Program Cognitive Neuroscience (IPCN) Independent Research Rotation NEUROSCI 493: Research Independent Study 1

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)