Robert Gupta
Violinist & Neuroscientist | Bridging Music, Healing & The Brain
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Robert Gupta is a world-renowned violinist and neuroscientist who explores the intersection of music, medicine, and the human mind. As a TED Senior Fellow, he has delivered captivating talks viewed by millions on the therapeutic power of music.
Gupta currently serves as Director of the Center for the Performing and Visual Arts of Southeastern Connecticut, where he pioneers initiatives that use music to treat neurological disorders. His keynotes reveal how the creative arts can unlock neural pathways, enhance cognitive function, and foster human connection - insights that inspire audiences to harness the transformative potential of music.
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Between music and medicine
When Robert Gupta was caught between a career as a doctor and as a violinist, he realized his place was in the middle, with a bow in his hand and a sense of social justice in his heart. He tells a moving story of society's marginalized and the power of music therapy, which can succeed where conventional medicine fails.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED×3 | 2012, 2011, 2010 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
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