PPP

Enhancing Health in Rural Populations: Music as Therapy

Posted by Beck Thomas on April 2, 2026

Pilot Project, Year 9

Summary of project: 

  • Music-based interventions (MBIs) have shown benefits for mental health and cognitive functioning, but their use among individuals with memory loss or chronic health challenges is understudied.
  • This project will adapt an existing MBI curriculum for adults in Northern Arizona and evaluate its effects through a quasi-experimental design with pre/post measures and interviews.
  • The intervention uses group music sessions… Read more

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Pilot Project Program supports new teams for 2026

Posted by Beck Thomas on March 27, 2026

Accordion Closed

About the Investigator Development Core Pilot Project Program (PPP)

The SHERC Investigator Development Core Pilot Project Program (PPP) is designed to support early-stage investigators at NAU working in basic biomedical, clinical or behavioral health research. Projects supported under the PPP are provided with 2 years of funding to conduct a pilot project, with the purpose of generating data that strengthens competitiveness for NIH and other external funding opportunities. The project leads also take part… Read more

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Applied Research & Development
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Flagstaff, Arizona 86011
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