Her translational research program is directed at improving treatments for voice and swallowing disorders. She works with animal models as well as human clinical populations. Dr. Ciucci’s larger research framework aims to elucidate the relevant neurobiological processes that affect disease progression and how targeted exercise may slow or reverse the degenerative processes. Understanding these mechanisms will lead to better treatments and functional outcomes for patients with Parkinson Disease and other neurologic disease, including drug discovery and repurposing along with behavior interventions.