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Dr. Hoffman Ruddy is an associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Central Florida, Orlando. She also serves as the Director of the Voice Care Center at the Ear Nose & Throat Surgical Associates, Orlando, Florida, and has worked clinically in this center for over twelve years. Hoffman Ruddy received her Ph.D. from the University of Florida in 2001. Her clinical work and research focus on the physiologic study of voice production in pediatric, professional, and neurogenic populations.
Her current research interests involve the application of computer simulation training of voice therapy with children and adults, as well as 3D computer modeling of upper and lower airway function in patients with malignant lesions. She actively publishes and lectures in these clinical areas.




