Enjoy keynote addresses from Debra Burns, PhD, MT-BC from the Department of Music & Technology at Indiana University Purdue University Indiana; Lori Gooding, PhD, MT-BC from the College of Music at Florida State University; and Jill Sonke, Director of the Center for Arts in Medicine at the University of Florida, as well as lightning round talks from professors at the University of Utah.
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Arts in Health Symposium Agenda
Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts & Education Complex
ArtWorks for Kids Auditorium - RM 1151
1:00-1:15pm Welcome & Opening Remarks from Dean John Scheib
1:15-1:45pm Keynote 1: Jill Sonke, University of Florida
“Arts & Health: Why Research Matters”
1:45-2:00pm Discussion
2:00-2:15pm Lightning Round: Gretchen Case & Sydney Cheek-O’Donnell, School of Medicine & Department of Theatre
“Assessment of the Effectiveness of CRiTICS, a Theatre-Based Intervention to Improve Interpersonal Communication Skills among Medical Learners”
2:15-2:25pm Break
2:25-2:40pm Lightning Round: Eric Handman, School of Dance
“Choreografish: A Prototype for a Virtual-reality, Arts-based, Anxiety Intervention for Autism”
2:40-3:10pm Keynote 2: Debra Burns, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
“Music Therapy & Cancer: Focus on Evidence, Next Steps, & Transdisciplinary Collaborations”
3:10-3:25pm Discussion
3:25-3:40pm Lightning Round: Shelley White, Huntsman Cancer Institute
“Addressing Fatigue, Anxiety, & Cognitive Impairment Through Rhythmic Effects: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study Using Group Interventions with Cancer Patients”
3:40-3:50pm Break
3:50-4:05pm Lightning Round: Jared Rawlings, School of Music
“Research-Informed Bullying Prevention: Enhancing Well-being within School-based Music Ensembles”
4:05-4:35pm Keynote 3: Lori Gooding, Florida State University
“Connecting Psychosocial Care, Music Therapy, & Music Therapy Education”
4:35-4:50pm Discussion
4:50-5:00pm Final Thoughts
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