Join CPNAS on Thursday, Nov. 14, 6:30 pm, at National Academies 2101 Constitution Ave NW, for #DASER on Community Engagement & Climate Change. Don't miss this opportunity to meet artist Xavier Cortada & hear how art can inspire engagement to address #climatechange dasernov2024.eventbrite.com/?aff=Climate

On January 29 and April 30, Drs. Margaret Chisolm, Kamna Balhara, and Mariah Robertson from Johns Hopkins Medicine are offering an in-person course Foundations of Visual Thinking Strategies for Health Professionals. These half-day workshop are designed to equip clinicians and

Our new article, "Do You See What I See?: The Possibilities of Pareidolia Research" by IAM Lab Director of Outreach and Education, Karen Alexander, was featured as a “Essential Read” on Psychology Today. Article Link: psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-ar… Pareidolia—the tendency to perceive

The Healing Arts in Medicine Conference: The Wave of Social Prescribing online conference is February 8th 8:00am - 12:00pm ET. Register Here: eventbrite.com/e/healing-arts… This online conference will bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, and artists to explore the

Save the date — Susan Magsamen, Executive Director of IAM Lab will be speaking during the plenary session of the 2025 International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health in Seattle, WA, from March 5–7, 2025. This Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health event

We're hiring 2 assistant professors to help shape the future of Arts in Health through research, teaching, & practice. Located in GNV, FL, we are a national leader in integrating the arts into healthcare & public health. Learn more & apply by March 14th: explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/5348…

This article, "Creating Comfort," from Muuto, the Scandinavian design company, was written in collaboration with the IAM Lab and explores the utilization of neuroaesthetic design principles by Diakonissestiftelsen's hospice in Frederiksberg, Denmark. How can design

On this International Women’s Day, we join long time Pearl Jam and Vitalogy Foundation partner Path with Art in honoring three phenomenal women dedicated to supporting the arts and whose contributions positively impact our community. Thank you to these women and the countless

Exploring the Future of Immersive Wellness at SXSW 2025 How can art, neuroscience and technology transform well-being? Susan Magsamen, Executive Director of the IAM Lab, will be participating in a a thought-provoking conversation at SXSW 2025 about the science underlying

In the inaugural episode of the Music and Health podcast miniseries from Issues in Science and Technology, host J.D. Talasek speaks with opera soprano Renée Fleming and IAM Lab executive director Susan Magsamen about the transformative power of music and the arts on health and

In honor of Social Prescribing Day we would like to re-share "Arts on Prescription: An Emerging Model of Mental Healthcare", a Psychology Today article written by the IAM Lab. Social prescribing is a model of care delivery that enables health professionals to formally prescribe

The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund explores the transformative impact of the arts on health and well-being in its latest report, The Role of the Arts in Healthcare: Transforming Lives, Creating Community.  thelmtif.org/news/arts-in-h… It highlights innovative programs across New

Susan Magsamen appeared in November 2024 on the slbradio podcast for an interview with Ryan Rydzewski and guest-host Kathy Hirsh-Pasek in a thought-provoking episode on the role of arts in health. Susan shares about how her early life experiences set her on a path to

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

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

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,

The "Power of Music in Healthcare" course at the Peabody Institute Peabody Institute is an intensive, week-long program designed for professional musicians, music educators, and arts administrators interested in integrating music into healthcare settings. This intensive,

We're making the move from X to Bluesky. Our X accounts will stay live for visibility, but you'll find all our latest updates, opportunities, and community discussions on Bluesky moving forward. Connect with us here: bsky.app/profile/artsan…