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Ph.D. in Linguistics (Language Neuroscience)

Mengwan is interested in the relationship between language and motor control, integrating cross-linguistic analyses. Her doctoral project aims to investigate the connection between language comprehension and the rhythmic nature of walking. She also seeks to explore how the structure of linguistic expressions may influence neural and kinesiological responses during walking in speakers of different languages. Outside of research, Mengwan loves diving into a good book, tending to her flowers, and spending time with her dogs and cats.. 

Current Project Title:  Dynamics of motor rhythms and syntax: embodied cognition of locomotion across syntactically diverse languages

Musical Instrument / Singing: Guzheng (Chinese zither)

Doctorate in Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology Option (D.Psy.)

Claudie’s research interests focus on cognitive development, particularly language development in young children, both in clinical and non-clinical populations. Claudie loves staying active and was a competitive swimmer for eight years.

Current Project Title : La coordination rythmique lors de conversations dyadiques chez les enfants de quatre ans et son lien avec le développement des capacités cognitives et scolaires.

Ph.D. in Linguistics

Chantal is passionate about exploring the intersection of interdisciplinary studies, particularly speech disorders and artificial intelligence (AI). Using AI, she is also interested in studying the role of rhythm in sensorimotor synchronization during speech perception and production in children who stutter. Her goal is to create AI technologies that contribute to innovative solutions for individuals with speech disorders in the future. Chantal is the Editor-in-Chief of CEREBELLUM, a student-run science communication journal from the CRBLM (Centre for Research on Brain, Language and Music). For more information: https://crblm.ca/journal/

Current Project Title: Rhythmic coordination in relation to motor skills in children’s verbal communication.

Co-supervised by: Guillaume Dumas

Musical Instrument / Singing: Piano 

Ph.D. in Linguistics

Nadège is interested in the connections between language, society, and the brain. Her doctoral research focuses on the sociocognitive processes underlying second dialect acquisition—that is, learning another geographical variety of one’s first language. Eating maple syrup crêpes, rock climbing, and speaking German make her very happy.

Current Project Title: Second dialect acquisition and integration: the case of French immigrants living in Montreal

Co-supervised by: Julie Auger

Musical Instrument / Singing: Clarinet

Ph.D. in Linguistics

Mona is interested in the role of rhythm in the interplay between speech perception and production, as well as its neural correlates. She is also pursuing a Ph.D. in phonetics at LMU in Munich, Germany. And she is a passionate baker.

Current Project Title: Les corrélats neuronaux et physiologiques du rythme linguistique

Co-supervised by: Philip Hoole, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany

Ph.D. in Linguistics

After several years of working as a speech-language pathologist with children and adolescents, I decided to deepen my understanding of (a)typical syntax acquisition in school-aged French-speaking children. More specifically, I am interested in the development of the syntax-semantics interface—that is, the interaction between sentence structure and meaning. As part of my Ph.D., I study quantification and interrogatives in French-speaking children with developmental language disorder (DLD). One of my goals is to use my research findings to enhance assessment and intervention techniques in speech-language pathology. I have a passion for all things vintage and old school: old vinyl records, vintage bicycles, old photographs… and handwritten letters!

Current Project Title: Discontinuité syntaxique et trouble développemental du langage

Co-supervised by: Mireille Tremblay

Musical Instrument / Singing: Trumpet (jazz/blues/folk) and guitar

Ph.D. in Psychology, Research and Intervention, Clinical Neuropsychology Option (R/I)

Catherine is interested in everything that connects neurocognition and music. Through her doctoral project, she is currently focusing on the relationship between singing, speech, and psychosocial well-being. Catherine practiced ballet for seven years and was also part of a musical theatre troupe in 2019.

Current Project Title: Chanter ensemble – bienfaits pour la parole, la communication et le bien-être des individus qui bégaient

Co-supervised by: Isabelle Peretz

Musical Instrument / Singing: Piano, voice

Master’s in Linguistics

Valérie is interested in neurolinguistics and psycholinguistics. As she is just beginning her research journey, her interests remain broad. Valérie enjoys hiking in the mountains during the summer and skiing in the winter. She also loves reading and spending time with her two cats.

Current Project Title: Discours et démence – les dysfluences comme marqueur de la pathologie

Master’s in Linguistics

David is interested in psycholinguistics/neurolinguistics and experimental phonetics. He enjoys video games, winter, latte art, and taking photos of his cat.

Current Project Title: Chanter ensemble – bienfaits pour la parole, la communication et le bien-être des individus qui bégaient

Master’s in Linguistics

Meriam is currently a Master’s student in linguistics with a strong interest in languages, phonetics, cognitive science, and psycho-/neurolinguistics. In her research, Meriam aims to explore speech and language disorders in children.

Current Project Title: Capacités communicatives de jeunes préadolescents avec et sans bégaiement – une étude phonétique de la variabilité discursive

Master’s in Linguistics

Cassandra is interested in neurolinguistics, particularly in the links between cognition and language disorders. She enjoys traveling, singing, and spending time with her two cats.

Current Project Title:  :  Étude comparative entre les enfants bègues et neurotypiques

Co-supervised by :  Maxime Tulling

 Musical Instrument / Singing: Singing, piano and guitar

B.Sc., Neuroscience cognitive (orientation neuropsychologie), Université de Montréal  

Since the beginning of her academic journey, Éléa has been interested in neuropsychological and psychiatric disorders, as well as their behavioral manifestations. She hopes to gain a better understanding of the behavioral and linguistic mechanisms underlying human psychological functioning, particularly in the field of psycholegal studies. Éléa has been a swim coach for nearly five years. She coached a team of adults with intellectual disabilities for three years and participated in the 2021 Quebec Games (OSQ) as a coach for the Rive-Sud team.

Current Project Title : Assistante de recherche pour le projet sur la coordination rythmique ainsi que sur le projet lié au bégaiement

Certificat langage et santé at l’université Laval  

Alycia is interested in cognitive and language development in children. Every year, she sets out to discover a new country—her biggest dream is to travel around the world!

Current Project Title: Assistante de recherche pour le projet Coordination rythmique 

Certificat en linguistique at Université de Montréal  

Stéphanie is interested in the impact of singing on various speech, voice, and language disorders. Professionally, she works as a singer and actress, performing notably in children’s theatre productions.

Current Project Title:  Auxiliaire de recherche pour La chorale qui bégaie

 Musical Instrument / Singing: Singing

Professional Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology (M.P.O.) at Université de Montréal  

Camille focuses on the psychological and social consequences of stuttering and Parkinson’s disease. She hopes to develop tools and services to improve quality of life and reduce the stigma associated with speech and language disorders. In her free time, she enjoys hiking in the mountains, discovering craft breweries, and practicing yoga.

Professional Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology (M.P.O.) at Université de Montréal   

Héloïse is interested in the connections between music and language. She plans to become a speech-language pathologist and sees it as a promising path for intervention—one that focuses on the person rather than their communication difficulties. Héloïse has been horseback riding since she was 8 years old!

B.Sc., Neuroscience cognitive, Université de Montréal  

Corinne is interested in the neurobiological mechanisms underlying neurological and mental disorders. She aims to better understand their cognitive and behavioral impacts in order to develop effective intervention strategies. Corinne attended a music-focused elementary school, where she began learning piano at the age of 6, followed by the trumpet. These days, she spends much more time listening to music in good company—her dog, Bob.

Current Project Title: Assistante de recherche pour le projet sur la coordination rythmique   

Musical Instrument / Singing:  and trumpet

B.Sc., Linguistique, Université de Montréal  

Sarah-Maude is interested in bilingual acquisition and the morphosyntactic development of preschool-aged children. She has been teaching swimming lessons since the fall of 2019. It was through teaching bilingual children how to swim that she fell in love with linguistics.

Current Project Title:  Assistante de recherche pour le projet sur la coordination rythmique 

 Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology  

As part of his doctoral research, Sébastien aims to diversify the intervention approaches used by speech-language pathologists working with children who stutter, in order to improve stuttering services by offering therapies tailored to the specific needs of each child. His work draws on a range of scientific methodologies—quantitative, qualitative, and mixed—and is grounded in an evaluative approach to health interventions. Sébastien also has a particular interest in speech-language pathology practices related to voice and speech, as well as issues of stigma and disability in the field. 

Current Project Title: Diversifier les pratiques pour mieux vivre avec le bégaiement : perspectives et pratiques des orthophonistes œuvrant auprès des personnes qui bégaient 

Master’s in Linguistics 

Current Project Title: Le traitement de l’accord de l’adjectif et du déterminant en modalité auditive : une étude de potentiels évoqués chez les adolescents québécois  s 

Co-supervised by :  Phaedra Royle

Musical Instrument / Singing: Piano

Master’s in Linguistics 

Marie-Blanche has a strong interest in language development in children and neurolinguistics. Throughout her academic journey, she has studied brain anatomy and the phonatory system extensively. From the beginning of her Master’s, she knew she wanted to work on speech disorders in children while incorporating a musical dimension. Marie-Blanche played the oboe for five years, practices singing, and has been actively involved in musical theatre.

Current Project Title:  Adaptation rythmique au cours d’une lecture alternée chez les enfants préadolescent, tâche verbale d’une recherche : Effets de l’entraînement rythmique via un jeu sérieux sur le bégaiement et le contrôle moteur (non)verbal chez les préadolescents.es  

Musical Instrument / Singing: Hautbois, piano, chant.