Jan Lewin
Professor
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
USA
Biography
Jan S. Lewin, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Head and Neck Surgery Department, and Section Chief of Speech Pathology and Audiology at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Lewin received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and her Ph.D. from Michigan State University. She is a recognized authority on functional outcomes in oncology patients. Dr. Lewin is a regularly invited participant to national and international cancer survivorship programs and public education networks. Under her direction, the Speech Pathology and Audiology program at M.D. Anderson is recognized as the premier program for functional rehabilitation of oncology patients.
Research Interest
Surgical prosthetic voice outcomes following tracheoesophageal voice restoration after total laryngectomy. Alaryngeal speech rehabilitation following surgical extirpation of the larynx. Swallowing outcomes in head and neck cancer patients treated with surgery, radiation, and/or chemotherapy.