The lark is a small songbird that represents the dawning of a new day, and by extension, hope, which is our ultimate goal: to provide hope to individuals living with aphasia and other communication disorders and their families.

Research at the LaRC lab, directed by Dr. Tijana Simic, seeks to advance our understanding of the cognitive architecture of language in healthy and disordered aging, with a focus on factors thought to target and support neuroplasticity and therapeutic outcome. Our research has the ultimate aim of applying basic scientific discoveries toward practical uses that can positively impact the lives of Canadians.