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Associate Professor Samantha Shune discusses her research on eating and swallowing challenges faced by older adults and the importance of undergraduate research.

On this episode, Associate Professor Samantha Shune, Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Communication Disorders and Sciences Program at the University of Oregon, shares her research on the impacts of eating and swallowing challenges on quality of life for older adults and their caregivers. She also discusses the value of undergraduate research and how it enhances students' academic experience .

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Guest: Samantha Shune

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Organizations: University of Oregon, Communication Disorders and Sciences Program

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