Music and the Arts for Brain Health and Development

Explore the fascinating intersection of music, arts, and neuroscience in this 26-minute talk from Aspen Ideas: Health 2021. Join Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health, and Renée Fleming, World-Renowned Soprano, as they delve into groundbreaking research on how music and the arts impact brain development, neurological disorders, and overall health. Learn about innovative initiatives like Sound Health and the NeuroArts Blueprint, which are advancing our understanding of the brain-art connection. Discover the potential of music therapy for conditions such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, and gain insights into the development of the teenage brain. Witness the power of collaboration between arts and science as the speakers discuss research communities, brain science, and efforts to overcome barriers in this emerging field. Don't miss the special musical duet that concludes this enlightening conversation on the health benefits of the arts.

Introduction
A True Research Community
Brain Science
The Power of Music
Sound Health Network
NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative
EpiArts Lab
Barriers
Collaboration
Arts and Science