Gerasimos Fergadiotis is a Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at Portland State University. Dr. Fergadiotis’ research, which is currently funded by NIDCD (1R01DC015999, 1R01DC018813), is focused on developing psychometric applications for quantifying cognitive/linguistic deficits in people with communication disorders. Specifically, the overarching goal of his research is to develop a computer adaptive test to assist professionals with the accurate diagnosis of word retrieval deficits in people with aphasia. He collaborates closely with a team of clinical researchers, psychometricians, and computer scientists from the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center and OHSU. He is also the director of the PSU Aphasia Lab.
Areas of Expertise:
Aphasia
Cognitive Assessment
Courses:
SPHR 563 Adult Language Disorders