Deryk Beal is an accomplished academic and clinician with extensive experience in the field of Speech-Language Pathology and Neuroscience. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto and a Senior Scientist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Deryk Beal has held various significant positions, including Executive Director of the Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research at the University of Alberta and Postdoctoral Fellow at Boston University. Deryk Beal's research expertise encompasses advanced neuroimaging techniques, having designed and conducted studies utilizing functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) to explore auditory feedback in speech production. Deryk Beal's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology and Neuroscience from the University of Toronto, along with a Master's degree and Bachelor's degree in related fields.
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest children’s rehabilitation hospital. Our vision is to create a world of possibility for kids with disability. We pioneer treatments, technologies, therapies and real-world programs that give children with disabilities the tools to participate fully in life. Holland Bloorview serves about 7,000 children each year, with about 600 inpatient admissions and 52,000 outpatient visits. Holland Bloorview is a world-class teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. We train future health-care specialists in the field of childhood disability. The Bloorview Research Institute is located onsite, allowing us to integrate cutting-edge research and teaching with frontline care to improve children’s quality of life.