Researcher biography

Julie Cichero, PhD is a clinician (SLP), is recognised nationally and internationally as a researcher and research professional with more than 30 years clinical and research experience into eating, drinking and swallowing problems (dysphagia). As Co-Founder of IDDSI (Global) Julie co-led development and international roll out of the IDDSI Framework, an initiative to reduce food-related choking risk in vulnerable populations. The IDDSI Framework has been translated into more than 30 languages and is used in more than 50 countries around the world. Julie is the Director of Eat Drink Swallow Safe https://eatdrinkswallowsafe.com.au/. Julie is a consultant to professional societies, government organisations, academia, boards and healthcare organisations. She has made significant contributions to the evidence base for standardised terminology for texture modified food and thick liquids, diagnostic use of swallow-respiratory sounds, characterisation of thick fluids and the complexities associated with medication management in dysphagia.