Vestibular and Balance Lab

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Ready to take the next step in research, teaching, and leadership? Advance your career with the Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of South Alabama!

Our doctoral program provides individualized mentorship and intensive research training in speech-language pathology, audiology, or communication sciences and disorders, preparing graduates to become leaders in academia, research, and clinical innovation.

Why choose South?
Competitive funding opportunities
Au.D./Ph.D. track options
Year-round admissions
Individualized, faculty-mentored training
Opportunities for publications, conference presentations, grant writing, and teaching experience

Join our Virtual Ph.D. Information Session
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (Zoom)

Meet our faculty, learn about the program, and discover how South can help you achieve your academic and professional goals.

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Interesting article on the relationship between blood glucose and vestibular symptoms from the "ICU-I See You" Podcast

ICU Podcast: Blood Glucose & Vestibular Migraine - Vestibular Disorders Association ICU – “I SEE YOU” PODCAST Blood Glucose & Vestibular Migraine LISTEN NOW Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts Spotify On this episode of the ICU Podcast, we explore the emerging—and deeply relatable—connection between blood glucose regulation and vestibular migraine, a ...

June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month! For more info on vestibular migraine, visit https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/vestibular-migraine/

It's also MdDS awareness month--for more info on this rare central vestibular disorder, visit https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/mal-de-debarquement/ -references

Congratulations to graduate student Phillip Endom for a successful prospectus presentation! Now the fun part! Recruiting participants soon--stay tuned!

Come hear Phillip as he presents his thesis proposal!

Use the QR code to join the proposal virtually!

Dr. Redding & Dr. Flagge presented at the USA Conference on Teaching and Learning in May about the use of multimodal instruction, including the use of video based learning and standardized patients, in vestibular Audiology graduate education.

Shout out to Dr. Sarah Redding and grad student Grace Fairchild, who presented at AAA in San Antonio this past week. Dr. Redding and co-author Dr. Ashley Flagge won a professional poster award for their work on video-based learning in BPPV education. Congratulations to all!

Congratulations to AUD graduate student Grace Fairchild on her presentation at AAA in San Antonio!