International Arts + Mind Lab: A neuroaesthetics research-to-practice initiative at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Innovation at the intersection of the arts and brain science
We’re on a mission to amplify human potential
Shaping the Field of Neuroaesthetics
We’re the source for cross-disciplinary discussion in brain science, architecture, music and art.
Convening the Curious
IAM Lab brings together brain scientists and practitioners in architecture, music and art to spark collaboration and research.
Outreach and Education
We’re sharing our findings with industry influencers who can apply neuroaesthetics research in their fields to enhance the way we live.
The Latest from Our Blog
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Why Youth Mental Health Calls for More Than Clinics
By Maya Lakshman More and more conversations are happening about expanding access to mental health care. But what if some of the most effective supports for youth already exist—just not in places we would typically describe as clinical? Maybe they look like a shared rhythm in a dance studio, a quiet sketch passed between friends,...
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This is Your Brain on Protest Songs
By Sarah Hays Coomer “This is Los Angeles, ah-ooo, ah-ooo, ah-ooo!” Throngs of Los Angeles Football Club fans chant in protest of ICE raids on schools and businesses. Across town, in a city park framed by purple Jacaranda trees, demonstrators wielding maracas, bongos, and acoustic guitars launch into a boisterous group singalong, arms raised, belting, “No, I...
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Advancing Transformational Experiences: Insights from the Set & Setting Collaborative Gathering
On March 22, the Set & Setting Collaborative brought together an inspiring assembly of researchers, clinicians, cultural leaders, artists, educators, and philanthropists at 1440 Multiversity. This multidisciplinary gathering aimed to explore how context and environment—commonly referred to as "set and setting"—shape transformational experiences. While the initiative has its roots in the psychedelic field, the broader...
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Who We Are
The International Arts + Mind Lab is part of 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.
What is Neuroaesthetics?
Neuroaesthetics is an emerging field of study that explores the impact of the arts, architecture and music on the human brain and behavior.