This event is sponsored by The Stuttering Foundation and the University of Maryland. 

Title: "Understanding new genetic findings in stuttering: A user-friendly guide"

Speaker: Dennis Drayna, Ph.D., NIDCD/National Institutes of Health 

Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Time: 12:00Pm- 1:00PM

Location: Language Science Center - H.J. Patterson Hall 2130

Parking: The closest visitor parking is in Union Lane Garage, next to the Stamp Student Union. 

Abstract: New genetic findings have provided additional information about the underlying causes of stuttering.  This talk will explain how these findings were made, what they are telling us about the underlying mechanisms in stuttering, and how they may impact the field of speech-language pathology.

There is no cost to register, but registration is required. Follow this link to register for the talk: https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_8bQjegIR3VATHlr

For more information, contact: 

Vivian Sisskin: vsisskin [at] umd.edu

Jane Fraser: jfraser [at] stutteringhelp.org