ADVANCING UNDERSTANDING OF THE VOICE through INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION The Voice Foundation is the world’s oldest and leading organization dedicated to voice research, medicine, science, and education. The Voice Foundation is committed to enhancing the gift of vocal communication through: Research to advance the diagnosis and treatment of vocal problems, including non-surgical techniques; Sponsoring an annual, international symposium; Publishing and distributing professional and scientific publications and video teaching materials; Awarding research grants and fellowships; Publishing a member newsletter for the lay public; Disseminating information through the media to raise awareness of voice care.