The Medical/Clinical Advisors assist in the promotion of the NSDA, its mission, and goals among speech and medical professionals. This is accomplished through writing and/or approval of scientific brochures, materials, and articles for the Newsletter; assisting with medical conventions including selection and material distribution; publicizing the availability of research grants and encouraging SD researchers to apply for grant programs. Robert W. Bastian, M.D. Chairperson, Medical Advisory Board Bastian Voice Institute Downer's Grove, IL Andrew Blitzer, M.D. Medical Advisor St. Luke's-Roosevelt Medical Center New York, NY Joel H. Blumin, M.D. Medical Advisor Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI Christy L. Ludlow, Ph.D. Medical Advisor NINDS Bethesda, MD Michael Rolnick, Ph.D. Medical Advisor Wm. Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, MI James Thomas, M.D. Medical Advisor Private Practice Portland, OR Christy Ludlow, Ph.D. Chair, Scientific Advisory Board NINDS Bethesda, MD Gerald Berke, M.D. Scientific Advisory Board Member UCLA Los Angeles, CA Craig Evinger, Ph.D. Scientific Advisory Board SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY Chris Sapienza, Ph.D. Scientific Advisory Board Member University of Florida Gainesville, FL Carlie Tanner, Ph.D. Scientific Advisory Board Member Parkinson’s Disease Institute Sunnyvale, CA