Marco Battaglia
Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus
University of Toronto
About Marco Battaglia
Marco Battaglia MD is Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus at the University of Toronto. Before moving to Canada in 2012, he served as an academic and a clinician at leading biomedical institutes in Europe and North America. His research interests are in developmental genetic epidemiology, preclinical models of anxiety and psychobiology. Additionally, he plays traditional Irish music on the Uilleann pipes.
Events with Dr. Marco Battaglia
New Advances in Applied Music Neuroscience – from Mechanisms to Interventions
In recent decades, research into the effects of music on the brain, cognition, and neurological development – from early childhood through end of life – has surged. The massive body...
The Musical Brain and Impacts of Learning Music – A Universe Between Our Ears
The study of neuroplasticity – the brain’s ability to change in response to stimuli, activity, experiences, and training – is one of the most exciting and promising areas of research...
Why Music Matters for Youth Mental Health
An illuminating keynote double-header exploring music’s scientifically validated power to heal, connect, and thrive. This session brings together two extraordinary voices offering complementary perspectives on music’s transformative effect on young...