A week to exchange around aphasia
From September 9th to 12th in Geneva, the yearly “Science of Aphasia” conference gathered over a hundred researchers to talk about aphasia, with a special focus on language evolution.
The 2024 edition of the “Science of Aphasia” (SoA) conference took place in Geneva from September 9th to 12th. Since 2000, this conference has brought together senior and junior scientists working in the multidisciplinary field of aphasia, language, and the brain, in a space that favors direct interactions and maximizes discussion. This year, the focus was on aphasia through time and space, and welcomed 138 participants, from 25 different countries. NCCR Evolving Language members Marina Laganaro (FPSE) and Adrian Guggisberg (Faculty of Medecine) were part of the planning committee, and many more of our researchers participated either as speakers or as listeners. “The 9 invited talks and the discussion that followed the invited sessions have been great and highly appreciated,” comments Marina Laganaro. She adds: “The poster sessions and the oral presentations have also led to rich discussions.”
On the 11th, the conference dedicated a whole day to what brain injury can teach us about language evolution. Director Nina Kazanina had the chance to introduce to the audience what the NCCR Evolving Language is. Followed 2 talks by Antonio Benítez Burraco and Peter Turkeltaub, as well as a poster session.
