Speaker: Madeline Cruice, Professor of Aphasia Rehabilitation and Recovery, City St George’s, University of London
Professor Madeline Cruice is a distinguished leader in the field of speech and language therapy, currently serving as Professor of Aphasia Rehabilitation and Recovery at City St George’s, University of London. Since graduating in 1997 at University of Queensland, Australia, Madeline has dedicated her entire professional career to the world of aphasia rehabilitation.
Throughout nearly three decades of clinical research and academic leadership, Professor Cruice has been driven by a singular, unwavering conviction: that quality of life must be the "north star" navigating all therapeutic interventions. Her work has been instrumental in the field of aphasia rehabilitation making “quality of life” accessible and meaningful in research and practice. By prioritizing the lived experience of the individual, she has championed the right of every person with aphasia to lead a connected and fulfilling life.
In this inaugural professorial lecture, Professor Cruice will reflect on her journey since 1997, illustrating how the pursuit of life quality remains the essential compass for the future of aphasia care.
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