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Music and Health Research Institute
News from the Institute
Events at the Institute
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Speaker Series
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Student Events
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MHRI Conference
Music, health, and the community: Catalyzing research on community-based music programs for health and well-being.
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Partnership Spotlight Series
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Summary of the Inaugural Conference of the MHRI
Research
The Institute supports fundamental, applied and clinical research to explore how music can improve health and well-being for individuals and communities.
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“The multidisciplinary research carried out at the MHRI embodies innovation in action and will make a unique contribution to improving the health and well-being of Canadians.”
Sylvain Charbonneau
— Vice-President, Research and Innovation
Quick links
Musicians' Wellness Centre
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Piano Pedagogy Research Laboratory
Contact us
Music and Health Research Institute
University of Ottawa
50 University Private
Perez Hall, Room 204
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1N 6N5
Tel: 613-562-5800 ext.2704
[email protected]
Administrative team
Director
Gilles Comeau
Associate Director
Anna Zumbansen
Education and Outreach Coordinator
Nicole Stanson
Research Associate
Mikael Swirp
Administrative Assistant
Yuanyuan Lu