Interdisciplinary Research lab

The Center for Arts in Medicine’s Interdisciplinary Research Lab is a collaborative community of research scholars, research associates, and faculty from the arts, health sciences, public health, and related disciplines.

With faculty mentorship, research scholars contribute to interdisciplinary studies while gaining opportunities to develop and lead their own research. The lab fosters collaboration, builds research and leadership skills, and encourages creative approaches to exploring the intersections of the arts, health, and well-being.

To explore current and past research by this team and Center faculty and staff, visit our Research and Publication pages.

Join the Interdisciplinary Research Lab

The lab is actively engaged in a range of research studies and welcomes research scholars of all backgrounds and experience levels, including university students, community members, and professionals. Whether you are new to research or an experienced investigator, opportunities are available across qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods projects that examine how arts and culture advance public health and healthcare outcomes.

Current research areas include:

• The impact of arts and cultural engagement on social cohesion
• Case studies and outcome research in arts on prescription
• The mechanisms through which arts participation influences individual and community health and well-being

Research scholars contribute to a variety of activities, including literature reviews, data collection, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and other research support.

The team meets remotely via Zoom every Friday from 2:00–4:30 p.m. (ET) during the academic year.

The lab recruits new members on an as-needed basis before the start of the fall, spring, and summer semesters. To receive an email alert for the next application cycle, please fill out the interest form below. If there are any issues with the form, or for questions about the lab or the application process, contact Clayton Webb at clayton.webb@ufl.edu.