An introductory session that explores what neuroarts is, how the arts and science intersect, and why this interdisciplinary field is essential for health, wellbeing and society.
Speakers
Renée Fleming
Renée Fleming is internationally celebrated for her vocal and dramatic artistry, as well as her dedicated advocacy for the powerful impacts of the creative arts in health. Honored with five Grammy awards and the U.S. National Medal of Arts, she has sung in the world’s leading opera houses and concert halls, the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, and the Super Bowl. In 2023, the World Health Organization appointed her as a Goodwill Ambassador for Arts and Health. She is now an advisor for major initiatives in this field, publishing an anthology, Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness, creating a live program called “Music and Mind,” and serving as an advisor for the NeuroArts Blueprint at Johns Hopkins University. She also launched the Renée Fleming NeuroArts Investigator Awards, funding interdisciplinary research projects by early career scientists in collaboration with creative artists. Her other honors include the Fulbright Lifetime Achievement Medal, Germany’s Cross of the Order of Merit, France’s Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur, and honorary doctorates from 10 major universities.
Ruth Katz, MA
Ruth Katz, MA is director of Aspen Ideas Health, a vice president of the Aspen Institute, and executive director of its Health, Medicine & Society Program, which brings together groups of thought leaders, decisionmakers, and the informed public to consider U.S. health challenges and identify solutions. Previously, she was the Walter G. Ross Professor of Health Policy at George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, where she served as dean from 2003 to 2009. From 1997 to 2003, Katz was associate dean for administration at Yale University School of Medicine. She also served as chief public health counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee on the Affordable Care Act.
Susan Magsamen, MAS
Susan Magsamen, MAS, is the founder and executive director of the International Arts + Mind Lab (IAM Lab), Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a faculty member in the Department of Neurology. Magsamen also serves as co-director of the NeuroArts Blueprint, a joint initiative with Johns Hopkins University and the Aspen Institute that aims to embed the arts and aesthetics into the fabric of medicine, public health, and learning. Magsamen’s work explores how art and aesthetic experiences measurably change the brain, body, and behavior, and how this knowledge can be applied to improve health, wellbeing, and learning across medicine, public health, and education. Magsamen has founded several art education companies including Curiosity Kits and Curiosityville and has authored and co-authored several books including the New York Times bestseller, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us.
Eric J. Nestler, MD, PhD
Eric J. Nestler, MD, PhD, serves as the dean, chief scientific officer, and professor of neuroscience and psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Nestler is best known for his revolutionary research on the molecular basis of addiction and depression. Nestler has been an advocate for integrating science with clinical practice throughout his career and has a prolific publication record publishing hundreds of reviews and papers as well as co-authoring several books. Throughout his career, Nestler has fostered collaboration across disciplines, broken down traditional silos, and accelerated discovery and innovation.
Who can attend this webinar? This webinar will be complimentary.
Will this webinar be available on demand? Yes, this webinar will be available on demand one week from the live broadcast.
Will a certificate of attendance be offered for this event? No, SfN does not provide certificates of attendance for webinars.
How do I access the conference on the live day? After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the event link and the option to download calendar reminders.
What are the technology requirements for attending? This webinar will be hosted on Zoom Webinar. Instructions for joining and participating in a webinar can be found here.
Can I ask the presenters questions? Yes! You can submit any questions before the webinar through the registration form. During the webinar, you can submit questions through the Q&A box.
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