Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Neuroscience & Healthcare

Where art meets neuroscience: a conversation with Prof. Susan Magsamen, Johns Hopkins expert and New York Times bestselling author. Join us for an inspiring evening with Professor Susan Magsamen of Johns Hopkins University, founder and executive director of the International Arts + Mind Lab and co-author of the New York Times bestseller Your Brain on Art. Professor Magsamen is a leading voice in neuroaesthetics, the growing field that studies how the arts affect our brains, bodies, and behavior. In this session, she'll show how art, music, and creativity are being used to support healing, improve mental health, and transform the way we think about medicine and care. What to expect • An engaging talk on the science of how the arts change the brain and body • Real-world stories of the arts at work in hospitals, therapy, and recovery • Practical takeaways you can use to boost your own wellbeing through creativity • Chance to ask Professor Magsamen your questions directly • Networking with scientists, healthcare professionals, artists, and students who share your curiosity Who should attend Anyone curious about the connection between creativity and health, including students, researchers, clinicians, artists, educators, and community members. No science background needed. Spaces are limited. Reserve your free spot today! Location: Amphitheater III, Rm S6-102, UMass Medical School