Ask the Expert featuring Dr. Kendrea L. Garand
🗓️ Wednesday, December 11 at 12:00 PM ET
About the Ask the Expert Series
TMA’s Ask the Expert webinar series gives members of the myositis community direct access to leading experts in the field. Each session features a trusted medical professional who answers your questions about specific types of myositis, treatment options, daily management, and more.
This Session
Join us for a special edition of Ask the Expert featuring Kendrea L. Garand, PhD, CScD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Garand is the Principal Investigator of the Swallowing Disorders Initiative (SDI) Research Laboratory and a board-certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders. She will address swallowing issues commonly experienced by those living with myositis, including how to recognize signs of dysphagia, current diagnostic tools, and available interventions to improve safety and quality of life.
Bring your questions and gain valuable insights into this often-overlooked but critical aspect of myositis care.