Emily Rangel and Mansi Patel Presentation: Understanding the Impact of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis on Speech and Swallowing

Part of the Summer Internship Speaker’s Series

Presenters: Emily Rangel, & Mansi Patel, DTAR

Bios:Emily Rangel is a proud Longhorn who earned her bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 2024 and her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2026. She is the co-founder of DTAR and brings experience in both research and community involvement within the ALS community. Her work centers on community-based efforts to increase education, outreach, and awareness surrounding swallowing health and dysphagia care. 

Mansi Patel is a recent graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned her degree in Neuroscience with a minor in Communicating Social Issues and a certificate in Ethics and Leadership in Healthcare in Spring 2026. With a strong foundation in both basic and clinical research, she is driven by a commitment to bridging health disparities and translating scientific findings into meaningful, real-world impact. She is currently involved as a volunteer with DTAR. Her future plans include attending medical school, where she hopes to continue advancing equitable, patient-centered care and further develop as a physician-advocate inspired by her work with this organization.

Time: 11am to noon

Virtual

Registration Required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ggHIGHC_ShyiezOnHGcRlg