Interdisciplinary Society for Quantitative Research in Music and Medicine

The Interdisciplinary Society for Quantitative Research in Music and Medicine (ISQRMM) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that brings together interdisciplinary scholars, music educators, medical researchers, and allied health practitioners dedicated to advancing rigorous research on the health and medicinal benefits of music. ISQRMM has held biennial music and medicine conferences since 2011 hosted by leading universities and colleges in the United States. These biennial gatherings serve as unparalleled forums for the dissemination of rigorous, data-driven research and the cultivation of vibrant intellectual exchange among scholars and practitioners worldwide. Over its more than a decade-long history, ISQRMM has attracted a diverse and distinguished assembly of researchers from every continent, including luminaries from India, Brazil, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Canada, China, Croatia, Austria, Israel, and the United States—underscoring the organization’s global reach and enduring commitment to advancing the scientific study of music and medicine.

Vision:
ISQRMM aspires to be a preeminent global authority in rigorous research demonstrating the transformative effects of music on mind, body, and spirit. By convening esteemed interdisciplinary scholars and advancing evidence-based knowledge, the organization seeks to bridge conventional and complementary medicine and elevate the field of music and medicine worldwide.

Mission:
ISQRMM is dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research that explores and validates the medicinal and health benefits of music. The society fosters collaboration among scholars, music educators, medical researchers, and allied health practitioners to improve health outcomes through music, ensuring that research findings are translated into meaningful practice across diverse clinical, educational, and community settings.