Soomin Kim, a PhD candidate specializing in speech-language pathology, was recently honored as one of the student fellows for the prestigious NIDCD Research Symposium in Clinical Aphasiology, held during the annual Clinical Aphasiology Conference (CAC).
The Clinical Aphasiology Conference is an annual event for researchers, clinicians, and students dedicated to understanding and treating aphasia鈥攁 language disorder typically caused by brain injury or stroke. This conference has a special focus on clinical aspects of aphasia research including assessment tool construction or treatment development.
As a student fellow, Soomin received a travel grant to attend the conference, along with exclusive opportunities including a mentorship opportunity, a lunch with keynote speakers, and participation in a special poster presentation session. These experiences provided invaluable professional development and networking opportunities.
鈥淚t felt so wonderful to see my pre-dissertation project complete and to present it to the world,鈥� Soomin shared. Her research, Agrammatic Feature at the Discourse-Level in People with Different Aphasia Types, was met with enthusiasm and thoughtful discussion from fellow attendees. 鈥淚 was thrilled to meet and connect with other researchers and students who care about aphasia in diverse research topics.鈥�
The fellowship not only recognized Soomin鈥檚 academic excellence but also connected her with a community of professionals who share her passion for improving the lives of individuals with communication disorders. Her participation in the conference reflects a promising future in clinical aphasiology and a commitment to bridging research and practice.