Russell Banks

Russell Banks, PhD has a diverse work experience in the field of healthcare and research. Russell started their career as a Research Analyst at the University of Utah in 2011 and then worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the National Center for Voice and Speech. In 2012, they joined the Henry Ford Health System as a Rehabilitation Specialist.

Banks then worked at McLaren Health Care as part of the Swallow and Brain Injury Rehab team. Russell later joined the Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center, where they provided rehabilitative services for clients with memory, concentration, and language difficulties.

In 2015, Banks started working at Genesis HealthCare as a Speech-Language Pathologist, specializing in cognitive-communication, speech intelligibility, and swallowing disorders/dysphagia. Russell also worked at the Skilled Nursing Facility.

Banks then moved on to the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital as a Non Invasive Brain Stimulation Postdoctoral Researcher, where they explored the effectiveness of noninvasive brain stimulation in children and young adults with congenital and acquired disorders.

In 2019, they joined Massachusetts General Hospital as a Neuromodulation Postdoctoral Fellow, focusing on focal dystonias and brain recovery. During this time, they conducted research on neuromodulation techniques.

Banks then joined Linus Health as a Neuroscientist and later became the Clinical Development Manager. In these roles, they were responsible for clinical trial design, data analysis, medical and scientific writing, and regulatory documentation.

Throughout their career, Banks has also been involved in teaching. Russell worked as an Instructor at Michigan State University, teaching undergraduate Communication Sciences and Disorder courses.

Overall, Russell Banks, PhD has a diverse background in healthcare, research, and teaching, with expertise in speech-language pathology, neurostimulation, and clinical development.

Russell Banks, PhD, completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at Michigan State University, with a focus not specified. Prior to this, they earned a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, General from Michigan State University between 2013 and 2015. Their undergraduate studies were conducted at the University of Utah from 2007 to 2012, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Hearing Science.