Lynsey M. Keator, PhD, CCC-SLP

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

• Council on Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders Ph.D. Scholarship
• ASH Foundation New Century Scholars Doctoral Scholarship
• NIDCD Research Symposium in Clinical Aphasiology Student Fellowship
• University of South Carolina Office of Research Breakthrough Award
• Academy of Neurologic Communication Sciences Student Fellowship
• Academy of Aphasia Young Investigator Award

My research and clinical interests lie at the intersection of speech-language pathology and neuroscience, with a focus on understanding the neural bases of communication and the mechanisms underlying acquired language disorders and associated patterns of recovery. I am particularly interested in exploring how brain structure and function support linguistic and cognitive processes, and how these processes are disrupted in adult neurogenic disorders, such as post-stroke aphasia. My work investigates the implementation of neuroimaging and neuromodulation techniques to examine the recruitment and adaptation of residual neural networks following traumatic event, such as a stroke, and neurodegenerative disease, like primary progressive aphasia. Additionally, I am committed to the development of action-based community programming to enhance quality of life and promote living well with conditions such as aphasia. I am also dedicated to advancing educational strategies that prepare future speech-language pathologist and other rehabilitation progressional navigate the complexities of clinical decision-making and deliver high-quality care across diverse populations.