Emily Morrow, PhD, MS, CCC-SLP, assistant professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine and Public Health, has been recognized with the Outstanding Trainee: Early (Faculty) Career Development Award by the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS).
ACTS, a nonprofit membership association of translational scientists from the nation’s leading academic medical centers, presents this award annually to recognize high productivity and impact of early faculty research with potential for changing care or health policy. Individuals and teams are nominated by their colleagues and peers and may be selected from all industry segments.
Morrow, a certified speech-language pathologist, holds specialty accreditation in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. Her research aims to advance the science, application and implementation of interventions that support people with cognitive and communication dysfunction in managing their health. Her work has also included the development of tailored tools for managing chronic health conditions, including diabetes and traumatic brain injury.
“I am profoundly honored by this recognition of my work and of the importance of including people with cognitive and communication dysfunction in translational research,” said Morrow. “This award reflects the support I’ve received throughout my time at Vanderbilt Health, from my mentors, the Vanderbilt Faculty Research Scholars program, my research colleagues and the patients who participated in this work.”
