At the intersection of art & science

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Dedicated to the scientific discovery of the body-brain connection

The mission of the Embodied Brain Lab (EBL) is to harness the body–brain connection to improve brain function, physiology, and well-being in both healthy and clinical populations. Using mind–body–movement practices such as dance, yoga, and meditation, we translate neuroscience into embodied interventions that support mood, memory, and social interaction.

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Our research has 2 main goals:

1) To identify the neural and behavioral mechanisms through which mind-body-movement practices optimize brain health and wellness

2) To identify the neural and behavioral mechanisms that optimize motivational engagement in physical activity and other health behaviors

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Dr. Basso's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as The New York Times, US News and World Report, Dance Magazine, Psychology Today, ADDitude Magazine, Virginia Living, Tracy Anderson Atlas Magazine, and on the National Public Radio, British Broadcasting Corporation, and CBS's Mission Unstoppable with Miranda Cosgrove.

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Our laboratory investigates the body–brain connection across biological and experiential scales, from circuit-level physiology to human behavior and neural dynamics in real-world social contexts. Using mobile electrophysiology and hyperscanning techniques, we examine how dynamic social interactions shape brain function during embodied experience.