We’re the source for cross-disciplinary discussion in brain science, architecture, music and art.
IAM Lab brings together brain scientists and practitioners in architecture, music and art to spark collaboration and research.
We’re sharing our findings with industry influencers who can apply neuroaesthetics research in their fields to enhance the way we live.
Revitalizing Society through Museum Engagement
The International Arts + Mind Lab Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics (IAM Lab) is honored to partner with the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) for their 2024 Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo. The keynote session, Wired for the Arts: Revitalizing Society through Museum Engagement, will explore the profound nexus between arts and culture and societal health, and...
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The Role of Community Arts in Trauma Recovery
The United States has experienced numerous tragedies in the past year, from the devastating wildfires in Maui to mass shootings in schools and places of worship. Such events are associated with psychiatric distress and psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These traumatic experiences can affect our brain function and amplify our stress...
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Arts on Prescription: An Emerging Model of Mental Healthcare
What if your doctor could prescribe an art class, a trip to a museum or park, or tickets to a show to help improve your mental health? As unconventional as this may sound, a model of care called “social prescribing” has been exploring exactly these kinds of creative strategies. Originating decades ago in the UK,...
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The International Arts + Mind Lab is part of the Pedersen Brain Science Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. IAM Lab brings together brain scientists and practitioners in architecture, music and art in a global effort to amplify human potential.
Neuroaesthetics is an emerging field of study that explores the impact of the arts, architecture and music on the human brain and behavior.
