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Isabelle Peretz is a full Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, holding the Casavant Research Chair in Neurocognition of Music. She co-founded and co-directed BRAMS (International Laboratory for Brain, Music and Sound Research) until 2018, establishing Montreal as a global hub for music neuroscience research.
Her pioneering research explores the biological foundations of musicality, focusing on congenital/acquired amusia, neural correlates of music processing, and music's therapeutic applications. Current projects include investigating how group singing accelerates French language acquisition for immigrants through the “Choeur des Bienvenus” initiative, and examining music's role in reducing school attrition rates.
Peretz has received top scientific honors including membership in the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, the Order of Canada, and Quebec's highest research distinction (Prix Armand-Frappier). Her work demonstrates music's capacity to alleviate pain, stimulate Alzheimer's patients' memories, and aid aphasia recovery.
- Major Awards:
- U.S. National Academy of Sciences (International Member)
- Order of Canada & Order of Quebec
- Royal Society of Canada Fellowship
- Prix du Québec (Armand-Frappier)
- Women of Distinction Award (2020)
As a prolific knowledge translator, she has supervised over 100 graduate students and published 470+ papers cited 30,000+ times. Her community engagement includes developing music-based interventions for immigrants and elderly populations, and advising cultural institutions like the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
