Kashmir Advanced Scientific Research Centre (KASRC)

  Recognized as SIRO  by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR),

Ministry of Science and Technology,

Government of India

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India’s first Music Scientist Dr Shahzad Aasim set to make history at IAMM Germany

Shahzad Aasim, India's first music scientist and a renowned musicologist from Kashmir, is poised to create history by presenting his groundbreaking research paper titled "Music as Medicine" at the prestigious 2024 Joint Congress of the International Association of Music and Medicine (IAMM) in Berlin, Germany. Scheduled from September 18-21, 2024, this esteemed platform will highlight Dr. Aasim's revolutionary insights into the therapeutic po- tential of music, solidifying his status as a trailblazer in the field. Born and raised in Sopore and currently residing in Srinagar, Dr. Aasim's pioneering research offers profound implications for treating neurological and cognitive disor- ders, earning him widespread ac- claim and accolades. Having chosen music over tradi- tional medicine, Dr. Aasim's work promises to transform healthcare paradigms and inspire future gen- erations of researchers and music therapists. His accomplishments underscore India's leadership in music science research. Dr. Aasim's achievements are further underscored by his induc- tion into prestigious international organizations such as the Society for Neuroscience, Washington D.C., USA; International Association of Music and Medicine (IAMM) Ger- many; Alzheimer's Association, ISTAART Chicago USA; and the Indian Academy of Neurosciences India. He is the founder of the Kashmir Advanced Scientific Research Cen- tre (KASRC), supported by the Higher Education Department J&K at Cluster University Srinagar. Recognized by the Department of Science and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, KASRC leads scientific exploration and technological innovation in the region since its establishment in 2015. Dr. Aasim's vision and leadership have positioned KASRC as a hub for multidisciplinary research, ad- dressing local challenges while contributing to global scientific advancements. His pioneering ef- forts in understanding the intersec- tion of music, neuroscience, and acoustics have established KASRC as a beacon of scientific excellence and innovation in Kashmir.