NFOSD Donovan Innovation Award
Our annual Michael Donovan Innovation Award supports groundbreaking translational research aimed at improving the lives of people with dysphagia. This award encourages innovative approaches and solutions in the field.
REVIVE Tongue Stem Cell Project
The NFOSD helped raise initial seed funding for this project that focuses on implantation of human tongue stem cell muscle, a pioneering approach led by UC-Davis scientists. The goal is to restore tongue strength and improve swallowing function for those impacted by muscle loss related to head and neck cancer.
Michael Donovan Advocacy Award
Named in honor of Michael Donovan, a founding board member who lost his 18-year battle to complications of head and neck cancer in 2018, this award celebrates exceptional advocacy efforts that bring attention to dysphagia and work toward positive change for affected individuals.
Sponsorship of Conferences & Courses
We sponsor conferences and educational courses dedicated to dysphagia research and education, fostering professional development and the exchange of high-quality, evidence-based knowledge.