The Li Lab
Our mission is to study healthy aging processes in terms of cognitive control, multi-tasking and motor performance.
About the Li Lab
The Li Lab is a group of scientists and trainees who specialize in the field of Psychology and Rehabilitation. Our research informs other fields such as Geriatrics, Physical and Occupational Therapy.
At the lab, we research how people stay sharp and active as they get older, focusing on thinking skills, multitasking, and physical abilities.
We're part of a Canadian group called the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) that looks into diseases like dementia in older adults, working on ways to improve mobility, exercise, and overall quality of life.
Current projects
We are learning about how older adults use strategies or neural circuits to maintain or even increase levels of performance of cognition and motor skills.
There are three major themes in our research:
- Attentional processes and working memory
- Sensory-motor and cognitive interactions
- Effects of cognitive and physical fitness training
Seeking research participants
We primarily test community-dwelling older adults aged 60 to 85 years who are able to visit our research facilities at the Loyola campus of Concordia University. Depending on the study, participants can take part in single or multiple sessions with each appointment lasting from 1.5 to 3 hours.
Interested in being a part of the Li Lab?
We are looking for undergraduate students and volunteers interested in:
- Cognitive-motor interactions in healthy aging
- Inhibitory processes in multi-task performance
- Hearing loss and mobility
To apply, send an email to Karen Li with a cover letter describing your research interests and experience, your C.V. and an electronic copy of your transcript.
* Please note that Professor Li is not accepting any new Graduate or Postdoctoral students at this time.