In this episode of the “Swallow Your Pride” podcast, host Theresa Richard speaks with Roxann Diez Gross, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, an expert in dysphagia with over 38 years of experience. Dr. Gross discusses her innovative Diez technique, which focuses on the interplay between breathing and swallowing to treat dysphagia. She shares insights from her research and clinical practice, including memorable cases and the challenges of conducting research in this field. The episode emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing education for medical speech-language pathologists to improve patient outcomes.
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Roxann Diez Gross, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, has over 38 years of clinical experience with a focus on the diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia. While continuing to see patients, she was the Director of the Swallowing Disorders Center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Later, she focused on the pediatric population as a clinician and Director of Research at The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh. Dr. Gross served as principal investigator on several research grants that she has been awarded. Her research in the area of respiratory and swallowing interactions has resulted in multiple peer-reviewed and invited publications, as well as frequent invitations to lecture both nationally and internationally. Her research study that developed a method and apparatus for quantifying pharyngeal residue was granted a US patent (#7,555,329 B2). Currently, she is a consultant and clinical specialist for Swallowing Diagnostics, Inc. located in Parkland, Florida.
