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Voicing a Vision of Translational Research

College of Health Sciences, Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Lisa B. Thomas

Department of Communication Disorders, Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Translational research has been characterized as effective translation of new knowledge, mechanisms, and techniques generated by advances in basic science research into new approaches for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease essential for improving health. Research in the area of normal and abnormal voice production has a rich history in both the clinical and basic sciences. This report provides an overview of basic science work in the field of voice and considers the implications and importance of translating this research to the clinical realm.