Draft:Edward Large
Edward W. Large is an American theoretical and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in music cognition and the neuroscience of music. He is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and Physics at the University of Connecticut.[1]
Large's research focuses on neural synchronization in music cognition. He has developed mathematical models describing how the brain synchronizes with rhythms, with experimental studies supporting his hypotheses. This has been shown to better help memory recall for those suffering from neurodivergent disorders, such as Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.[2]
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Methodist University, where he studied classical guitar performance, and later pursued graduate studies in artificial intelligence and cognitive science at Ohio State University.[2]
In 2024, Large received the Music Has Power Award from the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF) in recognition of his contributions to music and brain health.[2] He also served as president of the Society for Music Perception and Cognition (SMPC) from 2013 to 2016, an organization dedicated to the study of musical cognition.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Department of Psychological Sciences". UCONN | University of Connecticut. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ a b c "The Science of Music's Healing Power". UCONN Today. UCONN Today. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ "Board History". Society for Music Perception and Cognition. Retrieved March 4, 2025.