Ozmo Institute for Neuroaesthetics
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Where Neuroscience and the Arts Converge for Innovative Solutions
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Pioneering Science, Innovation, and Community Enhancement Through the Arts
Ozmo Institute for Neuroaesthetics investigates how sensory experiences—such as music, sound, visual arts, and architecture—shape brain function, health, and behavior. As an interdisciplinary field, neuroaesthetics integrates science—particularly neuroscience—with the arts and technology.
Our Mission
We explore how auditory and visual stimuli—such as music, visual arts, and architecture—affect the brain, health, and behavior to develop evidence-based solutions for therapeutic and community enhancements.
The Problems We Address
Our research targets clinical conditions like anxiety, ASD, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s, while addressing broader societal issues by fostering positive change and promoting community well-being.
Community Impact
By partnering with local government, healthcare, cultural and educational organizations, and businesses, we ensure our work benefits Memphis, fostering neuroaesthetics as a key economic sector with extensive career opportunities.
Solutions
We focus on applying our findings to clinical conditions such as neonatal abstinence syndrome, PTSD, and Alzheimer’s disease to create impactful therapeutic interventions.
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Our Beneficiaries and Services
At the Ozmo Institute for Neuroaesthetics, we are dedicated to bridging the gap between neuroaesthetics and real-world applications, making our insights and innovations accessible to a wide range of industries. Our interdisciplinary approach allows us to collaborate with various sectors, creating tailored solutions to address complex challenges.
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Health solutions and therapies
At the Ozmo Institute for Neuroaesthetics, we are dedicated to bridging the gap between neuroaesthetics and real-world applications, making our insights and innovations accessible to a wide range of industries. Our interdisciplinary approach allows us to collaborate with various sectors, creating tailored solutions to address complex challenges.
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Education Program
At the Ozmo Institute for Neuroaesthetics, education is central to our mission of exploring the intersection of art, science, and the brain. We aim to inspire curiosity and broaden access to neuroscience knowledge for individuals of all ages. Our educational initiatives are designed to bring advanced research in neuroaesthetics into classrooms, communities, and professional fields.
Flagship Program: Music and Medicine
Music and Medicine
Our flagship initiative, the city-wide Music and Medicine program, leverages Memphis's rich musical heritage and diverse population to foster social change and improve health outcomes. By integrating music and sound, psychology, neuroscience, biology, and health sciences, we are creating new scientific methods and technologies to address various challenges.
In the clinical setting, the planned initial focus is on conditions treated in the NICU, particularly neonatal abstinence syndrome, oncology, and anxiety disorders, particularly PTSD. Scientific research and implementation will occur at Regional One, UTHSC’s new academic medical center. Our further plans include researching and providing therapeutic interventions for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Community Events and Education
Musical Performances and Workshops
Focused on the therapeutic effects of music on PTSD, ASD, cancer, and general well-being, these science-based events will be free to the public and involve our partners such as Crosstown Arts, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra (MSO), Unapologetic, Stax Music Academy, Memphis Songwriters Association, Opera Memphis, and the Memphis Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Educational Courses
Offering free, age-appropriate lessons on the neuroscience of music for children and young adults in collaboration with our cultural partners.
