Monday, September 28, 2026

The University of Iowa Music Therapy Program received a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Research Labs grant to investigate the impact of therapeutic group singing on health and wellness outcomes for individuals living with Parkinson's disease. This interdisciplinary project will examine voice quality, communication, psychosocial well-being, and quality of life, while also exploring how community performances influence public understanding of Parkinson's disease.