Music & Mind Lecture Series

Dr. Randy Rosenthal in Conversation with Dr. Thomas LaVeist

Join us for an engaging installment of the Music & Mind Lecture Series featuring a dynamic conversation between Dr. Randy Rosenthal and Dr. Thomas LaVeist. This program explores the powerful connection between music and brain health, examining how rhythm, melody, and structured sound can support cognitive function and enhance quality of life.

The discussion will delve into the growing body of research on music’s clinical applications in the treatment and management of Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and other neurological conditions. Dr. Rosenthal and Dr. LaVeist will also address broader public health implications, highlighting how access to arts-based interventions can play a role in prevention, community health outcomes, and health equity. Together, they will explore how science and the arts intersect to advance both individual treatment and population-level well-being.

Speaker Bios

Dr. Randy Rosenthal is a physician and advocate for integrative approaches to neurological care, with a focus on the clinical applications of music in treatment settings. His work bridges neuroscience and the arts, examining how structured musical engagement can improve motor coordination, memory, mood regulation, and overall brain function in patients living with neurodegenerative conditions.

Dr. Thomas LaVeist is a nationally recognized public health scholar and leader whose research centers on health equity, social determinants of health, and population-level strategies to reduce disparities. Through his work in academic medicine and public health leadership, he has advanced national conversations around access, prevention, and innovative models of care that improve outcomes for underserved communities.