Education

Biography

Dr. Kelly Mabry is an Associate Professor at Southern Connecticut State University where she teaches Undergraduate and Graduate courses in Communication Disorders.  Dr. Mabry is also affiliated with Connecticut Children’s Medical Center where she has been a member of the Craniofacial Team for over 25 years.  In addition to providing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for individuals with Craniofacial Disorders, Dr. Mabry conducts research in conditions related to Craniofacial Disorders such as Pierre Robin Sequence, 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome and Feeding and Swallowing assessment and intervention.  Dr. Mabry is committed to global health concerns related to Craniofacial Disorders and is a medical volunteer for Operation Smile and Global Smile Foundation where she has participated in missions to the Congo (DRC), Bolivia, Ecuador and Japan.

Research Interest

• Craniofacial Science
• Professional development and teaching methods
  
• Genetic syndromes (specifically 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, Pierre Robin Syndrome)
• Velopharyngeal   function for feeding and speech
• Voice disorders

Scientific Activities

Positions and Honors

Publications

1. Mabry, K (2015) Pediatric Feeding in Infants with Pierre Robin Sequence following Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis. Perspectives on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, Special Interest Group 13, February; (24):1
2. Langevin, K, Mabry, K, & Castiglione, CL (2014) An Uncommon Case: Cleft palate, respiratory Compromise, and Klipel-Feil Anomaly. Plastic Surgical Nursing Journal, July-September; 32(3):1-6.
3. Szabo C, Langevin K, Schoem S, Mabry K (2010) Treatment of persistent middle ear effusion in Cleft palate patients.  International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. Aug; 74(8):874-7.
4. Khosla RK, Mabry K, Castiglione CL (2008) Clinical outcomes of the Furlow Z-plasty for Primary cleft palate repair.  Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal. Sep; 45(5):501-10.
5. Bevilacqua R, Ritoli E-L, Kang C, Mabry K, & Castiglione C (2008) Midmaxillary internal   distraction osteogenesis: Ideal surgery for the mature cleft patient. Plastic and   Reconstructive Surgery. 121 (5): 1768-1778.
6. Mabry, K. (1993). The role of obturators in speech management for the cleft palate population. Wide Smiles, Vol 2, Issue 3.

Peer-Reviewed Presentations

7. Mabry K, (10/5/2016). Multi-Disciplinary Care Presentation Conference NICU. Feeding       Strategies for Pierre Robin Sequence in the NICU Setting. Presented at the Fall 2016 CCMC NICU CORE Training Conference, Hartford, CT.
8. Mabry K, (4/21/16). Multi-Disciplinary Care Presentation Conference NICU. Feeding Strategies for Special Populations in the NICU Setting. Presented at the spring 2016        CCMC NICU CORE Training Conference, Hartford, CT.
9. Mabry K, & Rogers T (11/2011). It’s All In Your Head, Baby. Feeding Strategies in the NICU for Special Populations. Presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the Connecticut Organization of Neonatal Nurses, Westbrook, CT.
10. Castiglione C, & Mabry K (2002, June). Caring for the Child with 22q11 Deletion Syndrome: A Meeting for Professionals and Families. Palatal Abnormalities in 22q11DS. Symposium sponsored by the Craniofacial Team and Division of Human Genetics, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Hartford, CT.
11. Mabry K (2002, June).Caring for the Child with 22q11 Deletion Syndrome: A Meeting for Professionals and Families. Speech Therapy and 22q11DS. Symposium sponsored by the Craniofacial Team and Division of Human Genetics, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Hartford, CT.
12. Mabry K (2002, May). Craniofacial Speech Management. Two-day workshop presented at the Maine Speech-Language-Hearing Association Spring Conference, Bangor, ME.
13. Poole A, Castiglione C, & Mabry K (2000, January).Velocardiofacial Syndrome: The Shprintzen Saga. Paper presented at Pediatric Grand Rounds Sponsored by the University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine, Office of Continuing Education and Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, CT
14. Mabry K, Greenstein M, & Cartland C (1998, May). Diagnosis and management of craniofacial anomalies: Psychosocial issues and child development.  Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Connecticut Society of Dentistry for Children and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Newington, CT.
15. Mabry K, Castiglione C, & Leonard G (1998, May). Diagnosis and management of craniofacial anomalies: Velopharyngeal function and palate repair. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Connecticut Society of Dentistry for Children and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Newington, CT.
16. Mabry K, & Munroe S (1998). Diagnosis and management of craniofacial anomalies: Early speech intervention for the patient with a cleft. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Connecticut Society of Dentistry for Children and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Newington, CT.
17. Mabry K (1996).  Clinical management of speech & language disorders in the craniofacial population, and Introduction to the craniofacial disorders team. Presentations to graduate faculty, staff and students at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.

Refereed Presentations with Published Abstracts

18. Di Pasquale, LM, Mabry, K, & Bevilacqua, R. Mandibular Distraction.  Poster Presentation Scheduled for the 74th Annual American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPCA) National Convention, Colorado Springs, CO, March 13-18, 2017.
19. Cote, V, Mabry, K, Montiel, M, Brigger, M, Rogers, D, Patel, K, & Hamdan, U.  Outcomes of a New Speech and Language Care Model for Children with Velopharyngeal Insufficiency in Outreach Settings. Podium Presentation scheduled for the 2017 International Cleft Congress, Chennai, India, and February 8-11, 2017.
20. Cote, V, Mabry, K, Montiel, M, Brigger, M, Rogers, D, Patel, K, & Hamdan, U.  Development Of a Speech and Language Care Program for Children With Velopharyngeal    Insufficiency in Outreach Settings. Paper presented at the 73rd Annual American Cleft   Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPCA) National Convention, Atlanta, GA, and April 4-9, 2016.
21. Mabry, K, Langevin, K. & Castiglione, CL.  22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: Objective Assessment of a Newly Identified Facial Phenotype.  Platform Paper presented at the 72st Annual American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPCA) National Convention, Palm Springs, CA, April 20-25, 2015.
22. Mabry, K, Rutherford, K, Weiss, J, & Castiglione, CL.  Non-Surgical Management of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency in Pediatric Patients with 22q11 Deletion Syndrome. Platform Paper accepted at the 72st Annual American Cleft Palate Craniofacial          Association (ACPCA) National Convention, Palm Springs, CA, and April 20-25, 2015.
23. Mabry, K., Langevin, K. (2014).  Pierre Robin Sequence: Feeding Management Across Interventions.  Short Course presented at the 71st Annual American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPCA) National Convention, Indianapolis, IN
24. Mabry, K., Langevin, K. (2013).  22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: Objective Assessment of a Newly Identified    Facial Phenotype, Pilot Study.  Platform Paper presented at the 12th International Congress on Cleft Lip/Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies, Orlando, FL.
25. Mabry, K. (2012).  Navigating the Complex Feeding Needs of Children with Craniofacial Disorders: From Birth to Bonegraft.  Short Course presented at the 69th Annual  American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPCA) National Convention, San Jose, CA.
26. Mabry, K. (2011). Feeding The Child With A Cleft Lip/Palate: Birth To 12 Months. Eye-Opener Session presented at the 68th Annual American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPCA) National Convention, San Juan, PR.
27. Mabry, K., Langevin, K. (2009). Team Care: A Primer. Eye-Opener Session presented at the 66th Annual American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPCA) National   Convention, Scottsdale, AZ.
28. Mabry, K., Langevin, K. (2007).  C.O.R.E.: Craniofacial Outreach Exchange.  Poster session presented at the 64th Annual American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPCA)  National Convention, Denver, CO.
29. Mabry, K. (1998).  Early intervention for children with cleft palate: Incorporating   oral-motor goals.  Workshop presented at the Annual American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) National Convention, San Antonio, TX.
30. Mabry, K., Gilbert, H., & Lerman, J. (1998).  The relationship between Nasometric measures of speech and peak airflow.  Poster session presented at the annual American Speech- Language Hearing Association (ASHA) National Convention, San Antonio, TX.
31. Mabry, K., & Munroe, S. (1996).  Early intervention for children with cleft palate: A window of opportunity. Poster session presented at the annual American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) National Convention, Seattle WA.
32. Mabry, K. (1995). A parent’s role in stimulating speech & language development for children with cleft lip/palate. Paper presented at the first annual Wide Smiles Symposium, Stockton, CA.