WORKSHOPS

New Directions in Music for Brain Health with Kelsey Lopez

Many of us love listening to music in our free time, but did you know that there’s a whole field of researchers who study the benefits of music for our brain? Tune into this workshop by Kelsie Lopez, a PhD student at Northeastern University, who studies how both formal (e.g,, musical training) and informal (e.g., listening to your favorite songs) experiences with music can improve brain health across the lifespan using state-of-the-art brain imaging methods.

Data-driven efforts to identify sources of variability in clinical outcomes with Pilar Verhaak

AI is a powerful tool with the potential to transform the delivery of healthcare, but what does this actually mean? At the Center for Quantitative Health, we leverage electronic health records of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system to develop risk stratification models and identify sources of heterogeneity of treatment outcomes for patients with depression. This workshop will provide an introduction to anyone interested in clinical data science and the application of artificial intelligence in medical research.

Stem Cells and Ovarian Function: A Journey into Reproductive Health Research with Isabelle Lussier

Stem cell research holds the potential to revolutionize the treatment of ovarian dysfunction and infertility. Join Isabelle Lussier and Tamsin Learner, two aspiring physicians who are currently exploring how stem cells can regenerate ovarian function and potentially restore fertility. In this workshop, we will share our journey into reproductive health research, the challenges we've faced, and the exciting possibilities we see for the future of women’s health. This session will also offer a chance for future scientists to ask questions, gain insight into the research process, and learn how this work could impact clinical care in the years to come.

Black Holes: What They Are and Why They Matter to Us with Laura Brennan

Black holes have been objects of fascination in both astrophysics and popular media since their conception by Einstein over a century ago.  But did you know that they have also played a critical role in shaping the Universe we see and the civilization we inhabit here on Earth today?  In this workshop, Dr. Laura Brenneman (Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian) will explain the physics behind black holes, demonstrate how they warp both space and time, and discuss how research into these strange objects influences our daily lives in ways both big and small.