Amy Belfi

My research focuses on how music and other aesthetic experiences influence human cognition and brain function.

For example, the results of my research have suggested that music is an especially powerful tool for eliciting some of our strongest emotions and memories. I use a variety of techniques to explore how we experience music, poetry, and visual arts, including functional neuroimaging, psychophysiology, and neuropsychological studies of patient populations.

In addition to my academic work, I also serve on the Executive Board of Graduate Women in Science (GWIS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering women in STEM fields. In this role, I lead several initiatives including a nation-wide mentoring program and GWIS social media accounts.