The German Lab (IMAGE) Northeast Ohio Medical University Caption Left to right: Rebecca German with research assistants Laura Bond and Bethany Stricklen. Since 2013, Dr. German's lab has focused on understanding the biomechanics and pathology of neural control of swallowing using an animal model. Credit Courtesy of NEOMED Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.