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International Arts + Mind Lab
@artsandmindlab
Pioneering #neuroaesthetics research-to-practice at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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The "Power of Music in Healthcare" course at the Peabody Institute @george_peabody is an intensive, week-long program designed for professional musicians, music educators, and arts administrators interested in integrating music into healthcare settings.
This intensive, week-long, in-person course will be held June 9-13 in Baltimore, MD.
Led by Sarah Hoover, with insights from guest experts including musicians, music therapists, arts in health practitioners, hospital staff, and patients, this program provides a comprehensive overview of music’s role in healing, focusing on developing musical practices with the aim of creative engagement rather than therapeutic outcomes. Instruction will take place at both the Peabody Institute and Johns Hopkins Hospital, offering valuable real-world context.
Prerequisites Apply
Click here for details and registration peabody.jhu.edu/explore-peabod…
This intensive, week-long, in-person course will be held June 9-13 in Baltimore, MD.
Led by Sarah Hoover, with insights from guest experts including musicians, music therapists, arts in health practitioners, hospital staff, and patients, this program provides a comprehensive overview of music’s role in healing, focusing on developing musical practices with the aim of creative engagement rather than therapeutic outcomes. Instruction will take place at both the Peabody Institute and Johns Hopkins Hospital, offering valuable real-world context.
Prerequisites Apply
Click here for details and registration peabody.jhu.edu/explore-peabod…
Resonant Minds: The Transformative Power of Music, One Note at a Time explores how mindful, intentional engagement with music can enhance cognitive abilities, emotional wellbeing, and social connection. Sara and Mort Sherman offer innovative strategies to help parents, educators, and community leaders harness music as a tool for fostering resilience, executive function, and cultural understanding.
Resonant Minds is a multi-sensory journey, using QR codes so the reader can access the music of the book to hear, feel, and explore. It is available here: rowman.com/ISBN/978147587…
Resonant Minds is a multi-sensory journey, using QR codes so the reader can access the music of the book to hear, feel, and explore. It is available here: rowman.com/ISBN/978147587…
On April 30, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Drs. Margaret Chisolm, Kamna Balhara, and Mariah Robertson from Johns Hopkins Medicine will offer an in-person course titled "Foundations of Visual Thinking Strategies for Health Professionals." This half-day workshop aims to equip clinicians and educators with innovative, evidence-based teaching strategies grounded in the arts.
The workshop will introduce participants to Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), an approach that enhances observation, communication, and critical thinking skills. Led by expert faculty, the session includes live VTS demonstrations, small-group practice, and practical resources to support the integration of VTS into clinical care and teaching.
VTS has been shown to improve diagnostic accuracy, foster empathy, and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration—making it a powerful tool for healthcare professionals committed to patient-centered care.
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania NW, Washington, DC 20001
Who Should Attend: Physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, psychologists, social workers
CME/CEUs: Approved for up to 4 hours
Tuition: $900 (eligible for tuition remission)
For more information and to register, please visit the course overview page here hopkinscme.cloud-cme.com/course/courseo… or contact Jessica Lewis at jlewi155@jh.edu
@whole_patients @KamnaBalharaMD @HopkinsMedicine
The workshop will introduce participants to Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), an approach that enhances observation, communication, and critical thinking skills. Led by expert faculty, the session includes live VTS demonstrations, small-group practice, and practical resources to support the integration of VTS into clinical care and teaching.
VTS has been shown to improve diagnostic accuracy, foster empathy, and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration—making it a powerful tool for healthcare professionals committed to patient-centered care.
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania NW, Washington, DC 20001
Who Should Attend: Physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, psychologists, social workers
CME/CEUs: Approved for up to 4 hours
Tuition: $900 (eligible for tuition remission)
For more information and to register, please visit the course overview page here hopkinscme.cloud-cme.com/course/courseo… or contact Jessica Lewis at jlewi155@jh.edu
@whole_patients @KamnaBalharaMD @HopkinsMedicine
IAM Lab is pleased to share the recipients of the second annual Renée Fleming Neuroarts Investigator Awards, a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge science.
Nine early-career research teams—spanning the arts and health sciences—will receive support to explore the transformative power of the arts on human wellbeing. From studying how choral singing affects individuals with Alzheimer’s, to exploring the arts’ impact on trauma-affected youth, these projects are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible at the intersection of neuroscience, medicine, and the arts.
The awards—established by the Renée Fleming Foundation and administered through the NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative (a partnership between @JohnsHopkins and @AspenInstitute)—are helping to grow the field of neuroarts by investing in the next generation of science-art pioneers.
"This awards program continues to reflect my commitment to fostering inquiry and collaboration among young scientists and artists, especially at a time when innovative research needs our strongest support,” said Renée Fleming, soprano and author of the anthology Music and Mind. “By nurturing the imaginative spirit that propels the neuroarts field, we're not just advancing scientific discovery and interdisciplinary research but also equipping the next generation of researchers to make a strong case for its transformative power.”
To learn more about the awarded projects, read below.
neuroartsblueprint.org/neuroarts-inve…
Nine early-career research teams—spanning the arts and health sciences—will receive support to explore the transformative power of the arts on human wellbeing. From studying how choral singing affects individuals with Alzheimer’s, to exploring the arts’ impact on trauma-affected youth, these projects are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible at the intersection of neuroscience, medicine, and the arts.
The awards—established by the Renée Fleming Foundation and administered through the NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative (a partnership between @JohnsHopkins and @AspenInstitute)—are helping to grow the field of neuroarts by investing in the next generation of science-art pioneers.
"This awards program continues to reflect my commitment to fostering inquiry and collaboration among young scientists and artists, especially at a time when innovative research needs our strongest support,” said Renée Fleming, soprano and author of the anthology Music and Mind. “By nurturing the imaginative spirit that propels the neuroarts field, we're not just advancing scientific discovery and interdisciplinary research but also equipping the next generation of researchers to make a strong case for its transformative power.”
To learn more about the awarded projects, read below.
neuroartsblueprint.org/neuroarts-inve…
