Dysphagia

Swallowing problems caused by spasticity (tightening of muscles) resulting in weakness to the tongue, lips, facial muscles, pharynx and larynx. The pharynx is a part of the throat and the larynx, also known as the voice box, stops food from entering the trachea (or windpipe) to prevent choking.

I work as a Research Officer within the MND Association to help organise the International Symposium and communicating the latest updates of MND research across our social media platforms. I graduated with a master's degree in Neuroscience from Cardiff University in 2023. I have previously supported the awareness of Fragile X syndrome within the UK.