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Research axis
The Institute develops and promotes multi-disciplinary teams made up of researchers, practitioners, and community organizations to pursue action-based original research that produces impactful knowledge.
Collaboration
Supporting diverse partnerships has resulted in a network of strong and collaborative initiatives with defined knowledge transfer goals.
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Quote
“The science is clear – music making and moving to music have important cognitive, emotional, and physical health benefits.”
Heidi Sveistrup
— CEO & Chief Scientific Officer of the Bruyère Research Institute & VP, Research and Academic Affairs