Dr. Patricia Izbicki is a neuroscientist, classical pianist/harpsichordist, and forthcoming music therapist merging science and the arts. Her research on music-based therapies for aging adults and neurodegenerative diseases has been featured in Approaches: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Music Therapy, Neuroscience Letters, Journal of Neuroscience, Psychomusicology: Music, Mind, and Brain, Brain and Behavior, and Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. She has also contributed articles to BrainFacts, Scientific American, and Johns Hopkins International Arts + Minds Lab. She is also a 2025 Renee Fleming Neuroarts Investigator.
Dr. Izbicki is an engagement manager at Mirada Life Sciences where she specializes in medical affairs, medical education, and market access/health economic outcomes research within the neurology and precision medicine. She serves on the executive board of Giving Voice Chorus, which fosters joy and community for individuals with dementia through community choirs and as a consultant for LUCID Therapeutics, supporting Resonance Rx, a personalized FDA-approved music intervention for improving mental health in older adults.
Upcoming Short Courses
Monday 6th October 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 7th October 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing and the Brain: A Harmonious Connection!
Dr Patricia Izbicki
Unlock the transformative power of music with our two-part lecture series that delves deep into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, music education, and music therapy.
Past Short Courses
Thursday 24th April 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday 25th April 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing and the Brain: A Harmonious Connection
Dr Patricia Izbicki
Unlock the transformative power of music with our two-part lecture series that delves deep into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, music education, and music therapy. This course aims to achieve three distinct objectives: to demonstrate the multifaceted benefits of music training and therapy, to equip you with a neuroscience-informed perspective for teaching, practice, and research, and to provide a comprehensive understanding of the science of singing across all stages of life. Join Dr Patricia Izbicki on this captivating journey and unlock the secrets of music's impact on the brain and human development!
Thursday 3rd October 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday 4th October 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing and the Brain: A Harmonious Connection
Dr Patricia Izbicki
Unlock the transformative power of music with our two-part lecture series that delves deep into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, music education, and music therapy.