Supported by the Doctor Liang Voice Program | Research, education and clinical and research training in the field of laryngeal and voice conditions

Sydney, New South Wales
Joined June 2021
Heading to Laryngology Melbourne 2026, 24–25 October? Look out for two of our rising stars at the poster sessions 🌟 One project on how voice data is collected, one on what can be done with it 🧵 #Laryngology #VoiceResearch
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Rebecca Li, Speech Pathology Honours Student ‘Investigating speakers’ performative vocal behaviour in manual versus automated voice data collection environments’ Supervised by Dr Brian Stasak and A/Prof Cate Madill
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Changbao Ren, Master of Engineering Student ‘Multi-modal deep learning for voice disorder classification’ Supervised by A/Prof Craig Jin, A/Prof Cate Madill and Dr Brian Stasak Congratulations to both, and to their supervisors! #SpeechPathology #ENT
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📣 Registrations close Friday 9 October. Join A/Prof Cate Madill over lunch in her hometown of Launceston as she shares the cases and moments that shaped her professional thinking. 📅 Sat 17 Oct, 11 am–2 pm 🎟️ Free for SPA members speechpathologyaustralia.org… #SpeechPathology #SLP
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📄 New publication: supraglottic botulinum toxin for laryngeal sensory dysfunction, now in The Laryngoscope. 80 consecutive patients whose symptoms hadn't responded to other treatment. Novakovic et al.: doi.org/10.1002/lary.70841 #Laryngology #ChronicCough
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Around five weeks after injection: • 71% had a clinically meaningful improvement • Laryngeal hypersensitivity, reflux symptom and cough severity scores all improved • Voice handicap scores were unchanged
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Response to a diagnostic superior laryngeal nerve block predicted response: 81% of block responders responded, compared with 25% of non-responders. No serious complications. Mild, temporary voice changes were common, typically settling within 2–3 weeks.
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📣 No more having to adapt adult assessments for children. The PAPE-V has arrived. An auditory-perceptual voice protocol for children, by Fujiki, Thibeault et al. (2026) in JSLHR. Congratulations to the authors. The protocol: doi.org/10.1044/2026_JSLHR-2… #SLP #PediatricVoice
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Botulinum toxin as a sensory neuromodulator, rather than a muscle relaxant. A/Prof Daniel Novakovic on laryngeal sensory dysfunction and the hypersensitive larynx, for Laryngology Nexus. Watch the recording: youtube.com/watch?v=QemX1eRA… #Laryngology #ChronicCough #ENT
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Thanks to Dr Firyal Balushi and the team at Rustaq Hospital for hosting.
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New research, afternoon tea and drinks? Yes please. Speech Pathology Research Symposium: 'Shaping the future through research' 📅 Mon 12 Oct 2026 🕒 3:00–8:00 pm 📍 Susan Wakil Health Building, Camperdown 🎟️ Free Registrations close Wed 7 Oct speechpathologyaustralia.org…
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Our 100th publication just landed. Since 2017, Sydney Voice Lab, supported by the Dr Liang Voice Program, has published 100 peer-reviewed papers, cited over 1,500 times. Thank you to everyone who helped get us here, and to the participants whose voices made it possible.
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Six and a half hours by hand. Five minutes with VOAT. But do the numbers agree? New open-access paper in Bioengineering: the first test of how accurately the Voice Onset Analysis Tool (VOAT) measures vocal rise time. doi.org/10.3390/bioengineeri… #VoiceScience #SpeechPathology
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This #SpeechPathologyWeek, we’re recognising the vital role communication plays in helping people connect. At the @Sydney_Uni Voice Assessment Clinic we provide specialised interdisciplinary assessment to support people with voice & laryngeal disorders. sydney.edu.au/medicine-healt…
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Please note: a referral from your GP or ENT is required to book an assessment.
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🎉 Congratulations to Rebecca Li, one of our Speech Pathology Honours students, on being accepted to @_YFRSW at #Interspeech2026! Her research explores automated voice data collection 👏💙 A fantastic recognition of her growing contribution to #VoiceScience #SpeechPathology
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🎉 Congratulations to Rijul Gupta and colleagues on a new publication in @FrontiersIn Digital Health. Voice disorders classification using machine learning: a scoping review — from the Voice Lab and the Computing and Audio Research Lab @Sydney_Uni. doi.org/10.3389/fdgth.2026.1…
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Congratulations, Dr Chris Payten 🎓 Awarded his PhD from @Sydney_Uni — showing how SLP first-point-of-contact assessment supports faster multidisciplinary diagnosis for people with voice disorders. Supervised by A/Prof Cate Madill, Dr Duong Nguyen & A/Prof Kelly Weir 👏
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Bridging the gap from classroom to clinic. 🎓 Placements are stretched, and quality feedback takes time — yet students need more opportunities to build clinical skills. That's where Bridge2Practice comes in.
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Already used by 10,000+ learners across 30+ institutions — with a very exciting partnership in the pipeline. Watch this space. 👀
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Teach clinical skills? We'd love to show you what Bridge2Practice can do — plus free, hands-on support to design and launch your first activity. Register your interest: sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe… #SpeechPathology #Laryngology
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