Dr. Patricia Izbicki is a neuroscientist and medical science liaison at Octave. She identifies, develops, and maintains professional relationships with national and international thought leaders, academic centers, and researchers in multiple sclerosis to ensure access to current medical and scientific information on biomarkers, imaging, and digital therapeutics in MS. She also supports Octave research initiatives, clinical operations, and medical affairs. Her passion is to make a long-lasting impact on the lives of patients with neurodegenerative disease in the U.S. and throughout the world.
Dr. Izbicki is also a classical pianist & harpsichordist. Her research focuses on understanding the brain mechanisms of complementary therapies, such as music training, in aging adults and persons with Parkinson's disease. Her doctoral work focused on comparing the inhibitory brain activity and circuitry of aging musicians and non-musicians. Her research has been published in journals such as Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, Psychomusicology, Neuroscience Letters, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, CBE - Life Sciences Education, Brain and Behavior, and Contributions in Music Education. She has also written articles for BrainFacts, Scientific American, Neuronline, and Johns Hopkins International Arts + Minds Lab and serves of the board of directors for The Giving Voice Initiative and Mind, Music, Movement Foundation for Neurological Disorders. She is an Affiliate Assistant Professor of Medical Education in the Department of Population Health and Social Science. Dr. Izbicki hopes her research will ultimately guide in designing accessible and evidence-based music interventions for individuals with neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders.
Upcoming Short Courses
Thursday 3rd October 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday 4th October 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing and the Brain: A Harmonious Connection
Dr Patricia Izbicki
Unlock the transformative power of music with our two-part lecture series that delves deep into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, music education, and music therapy.