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Schizophrenia, Speech, Hearing Researchers Receive Recognition
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Dr. Amy Pinkham is the 2023 recipient of the Maltz Prize for Innovative and Promising Schizophrenia Research, which provides $40,000 to an investigator conducting research into the mental disorder.
The Maltz Prize is one of five Outstanding Achievement Prizes awarded annually to scientists recognized for outstanding research leadership and contributions to mental health research.
Pinkham, who directs the Schizophrenia and Social Cognition Lab, works to identify the factors that contribute to social difficulties in schizophrenia.
“I will also develop new teaching initiatives aimed at strengthening cultural competence and responsiveness in future speech-language pathologists.”Jahn’s senior collaborators in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing are professor Dr. Edward Lobarinas and associate professor Dr. Andrea Warner-Czyz.
Jahn also received ASHA’s Early Career Contributions in Research Award, which acknowledges significant scientific accomplishments.
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