INSTITUTE FOR COGNITIVE AND BRAIN HEALTH
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The Institute for Cognitive and Brain Health harnesses neuroimaging, behavioral and computational studies to unravel the complex routes that navigate our brains.
Pioneering paths to optimal brain health
At the Institute for Cognitive and Brain Health, we are not merely researchers; we are guardians of cognition, stewards of brain health, and advocates for a life well-lived. Together, we unlock the secrets of the mind, guiding individuals toward a future where cognitive vitality knows no bounds.
Improving lives with impact-driven research
At the Institute for Cognitive and Brain Health, we use our network’s knowledge of brains, minds, and bodies to guide current and future generations to happier healthier lives through novel interdisciplinary interventions. Through thoughtful exploration, CBH identifies problems impacting society in this realm and perform research to address them.
Can listening to the Beatles improve your memory?
New research says music just might stir the brain
Psyche Loui, an assistant professor at Northeastern who studies music’s effect on cognitive health and the brain, has found that many of the sensations we experience by listening to or producing music can be quantified. And such quantification, she says, can help imagine practical applications of music, introducing both pleasant benefits and potential medical intervention.
News and Events
CBH Director Charles Hillman Installed as Inaugural Manganaro Distinguished Professor
CBH Director Charles Hillman has been officially installed as the inaugural Michele and Anthony Manganaro Distinguished Professor at Northeastern University, one of the university's highest faculty honors. Recognized for his decades of research on how physical activity and lifestyle behaviors shape brain health and cognition, Hillman was celebrated at a ceremony at Northeastern's EXP research complex, with President Joseph E. Aoun and the Manganaro family in attendance.
How the brain reacts to live music
New Northeastern research by Psyche Louis and her team at MIND Lab finds that our brainwaves sync more strongly with live music than recordings, revealing the neuroscience behind why a concert feels so different.
Does an infant’s body fat relate to cognitive and motor development?
What if a baby's body composition, not just their weight, holds the key to early cognitive and motor development? Lauren Raine's new research suggests it might.