Jennifer Bugos

Discipline: 
Researcher
Music Practitioner
Music/arts organization
Educator
Other
Organization/Affiliation (no abbreviation): 
University of South Florida
Location: 
Tampa, FL 33620
United States
Short biography and a description of your interest(s) in music and health: 
Jennifer Bugos serves as an Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of South Florida where she directs an interdisciplinary lab (Cognition and Coordination Across the Lifespan in Music Lab (CALM)). Dr. Bugos’ research includes the neurological basis for music perception and cognition with regard to human development, lifelong learning, and cognitive transfer. Her interests have led to the development of new music interventions for healthy and clinical populations of children (Multimodal Music Training), and for adults (Keys to Staying Sharp; Piano for Parkinson’s, Jazz Piano Training).
Collaboration Interests: 
I am definitely interested in collaborating!
Keywords: 
music training, cognition, creativity, coordination, improvisation, plasticity, brain, aging, fMRI, EEG, cognitive neuroscience