Research

Our research aims to better understand communication sciences and communication disorders. We work in a number of labs on MSU's campus and typically focus our research on speech and language processes as well as communication rehabilitation, among others. Our goal is to translate the knowledge we learn through research in practical, clinical breakthroughs.

Featured Research

MSU Modernizes Health Care Training with XR Curriculum

Scholars in Michigan State University’s GEL and LiTL Labs are leveraging XR technology to revolutionize how health care professionals are trained to care for patients with tracheostomies and laryngectomies.

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A child in a VR headset participates in a research study. Graphic reads: Studying stuttering with VR, Developmental Speech Lab.

MSU Researchers Use VR to Explore Changes in Speech and Autonomic Nervous System Activity

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Green text graphic reads 2023 Charles J. Strosacker Research Fellowship Recipients

2022-2023 Strosacker Research Fellowship Winners

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Photo of Jeff Searl, recipient of cancer research education grant

Jeff Searl receives cancer research education grant from the National Cancer Institute

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Award recipient, Maryam Naghibolhosseini

Dr. Maryam Naghibolhosseini receives second career award from National Institutes of Health

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Labs

CSD professor in front of speech development mobile lab.

Students work in auditory and speech-focused labs studying topics like auditory perception, brain systems for language, speech perception and neurophysiology, voice biomechanics and more. 

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