Music Therapy in the COVID-19 Era: Caring for others, caring for ourselves/strong> Music is the universal language of mankind.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Music does indeed touch us, both physically and emotionally. That is a fundamental principle of music therapy. Music Therapists, like other allied health professionals across the world, are adapting their treatment approaches in light of the challenges of the new reality imposed by COVID-19. This presentation will feature a brief description of music therapy and how music…

How are faculty and students at UGA experiencing the COVID-19 crisis? The COVID-19 pandemic has had a sudden and significant impact on almost all aspects of daily life in the United States. In higher education, instructors and students have had limited time to adapt to online learning while observing stay-at-home orders and coping with high levels of psychological and, in some cases, financial stress. To help navigate this crisis, the University of Georgia is using a novel research approach, called…

COVID-19 Vaccine Development Dr. Gowdy’s areas of interest include product, drug and vaccine development; regulatory policy regarding the drug and vaccine approval process; and research in the field of neuroscience and mental health. She will share her insights on COVID-19 vaccine development and delivery. Dr. Grace Gowda Assistant Professor of Sociology, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Read Dr. Gowda's bio.