Comparing Speech Features Across Clear and Amplified Conditions in Parkinson’s Disease
Chloe Glabach, Rachel Chomas, Maura Philippone, M.A., CCC-SLP, Dr. Thea Knowles, PhD, CCC-SLP
Presented at the 2026 University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF)
East Lansing, MI, April 17, 2026
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