The Institute for Music and Neurologic Function Set to Highlight Innovations in Music Therapy; Features Dynamic Discussions & Live, Expert Panels

NEW YORK, NY – November 20, 2024 – The Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF) has announced Edward Large, Ph.D., a distinguished academic, neuroscientist, and Chief Scientific Officer & Founder of Oscillo Biosciences, will be honored for his groundbreaking work in the fields of music and brain health at the Music Has Power Symposium. This prestigious event will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the Times Center in New York City.

Dr. Large, a professor at the University of Connecticut and Director of the Music Dynamics Laboratory, has dedicated more than 30 years to studying and researching nonlinear dynamical systems and their implications for auditory neuroscience and music psychology. As a leading figure in the scientific community, Dr. Large will be recognized for his significant contributions to the study of music neuroscience as well as clinical applications of music and neurotechnology to brain health. 

In addition to being honored, Dr. Large will participate in the Music and Brain Health panel alongside esteemed neuroscientists Joseph LeDoux and Psyche Loui, Ph.D., to discuss how music-based interventions are shaping the future of brain health.

Dr. Large’s work has been the core of innovations at Oscillo Biosciences, a digital therapeutics and music technology company he founded to develop therapies for diverse neurodegenerative diseases. At the Oscillo booth during IMNF, attendees will be able to learn about Syng™, its proprietary, first-of-its-kind non-invasive therapy that combines a patient’s favorite, familiar music with light rhythms to create an immersive experience that activates targeted areas of the brain. To learn more, visit www.oscillobiosciences.com. 

The Music Has Power Symposium, hosted by IMNF, will explore the transformative power of music in healthcare. The institute’s internationally recognized research and education programs have used music therapy to assist individuals with neurological conditions such as stroke, trauma, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease.

The event will offer a full day of engaging presentations and discussions on the latest research and best practices in music therapy, neuroscience, and senior healthcare. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the role of music in enhancing brain function and discover new music-based technologies that are transforming dementia care and overall senior health.

Event Details:

  • Symposium: 12:00 PM – 5:15 PM
  • Awards Ceremony: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Location: Times Center, New York City

Educational Objectives:

  • How music enhances brain function.
  • New music-based interventions and technologies for senior healthcare.
  • Benefits of caregiver training in music-based interventions.
  • The impact of neuroscience research on clinical practice.

Who Should Attend:

  • Neuroscientists
  • Physicians
  • Music Therapists
  • Recreation Therapists
  • Senior Healthcare Administrators
  • Geriatric Care Managers

For more information: Visit imnf.org to explore the full agenda and register. 

About Edward Large, Ph.D.:

Edward Large, Ph.D. is a Professor at the University of Connecticut where he directs the Music Dynamics Laboratory and co-directs the Theoretical Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Connecticut. He is also Associate Editor at Frontiers in Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience and Music Perception, and he completed a three-year term as President of the Society for Music Perception and Cognition.

 

His research areas include nonlinear dynamical systems, auditory neuroscience, and music psychology. He uses theoretical modeling in conjunction with behavioral, comparative, neurophysiological, and neuroimaging techniques to understand how people respond to complex, temporally structured sequences of sound such as music and speech.

Dr. Large is also the CSO & Founder of Oscillo Biosciences, a neurotechnology company developing innovative medical devices and digital therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases. Oscillo’s unique approach combines music and synchronized light to restore healthy brain rhythms and improve cognitive function.