Welcome to the Swalio Pride podcast. I'm your host, Teresa Richard. I'm a board certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders and founder of the MetaSLP Collective and MetaSLP Education.

This podcast is dedicated to delivering the latest evidence-based practice to medical

SLPs everywhere, while also recognizing that medical SLPs everywhere are doing the best with what they've got.

Whether you are a new clinician seeking tangible tools for therapy or a seasoned vet stuck in a rut, my goal is simple

to help you advance your practice without feeling overwhelmed or underappreciated. This means that together

we'll build confidence, broaden your knowledge, and reignite your passion for our fields.

So if you're listening, I encourage you to swallow your pride and be open to new ideas because at the end of the day,

you and your patients deserve that kind of support. Just a quick disclaimer that all statements

and opinions expressed in this episode do not reflect on the organizations associated with the

speakers and are their own opinions solely. With that, let's dive in. On this episode of the

Swaliery Pride podcast, we have Dr. Jim Daniero. He is a surgeon scientist entrepreneur, serving as associate professor with tenure at the University of Virginia, Department of Odolaryaryaryngology, head and neck surgery. As a fellowship trained laryngologist, Dr. Daniero specializes in treating complex voice, airway, and swallowing disorders. Integrating multidisciplinary

clinical excellence with innovative research, his pioneering work includes founding both UVA's

Division of Laryngology and voice care and the division of research. With a scientific background

supported by a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Georgetown University, Dr. Daniero now devote

significant effort towards

NIH-funded translational research, currently in R-O-1 and R21. He's particularly focused on

developing porous polyethylene glycol-based hydrogels for head-and-neck applications that are now in the

early stages of commercialization. His entrepreneurial spirit has led him to co-found several companies

based upon developing solutions for the unmet clinical needs of his patients. Dr. Dan Hiro's practice

specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of laryngeal and esophageal disorders, including

chronic throat pain, acid reflux, and difficulty swallowing. Alongside his patients, he has also

personally struggled with acid reflux, and co-founding

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