An Evening with Professor Daisy Fancourt: The Science of how the Arts Transform our Health

An Evening with Professor Daisy Fancourt: The Science of how the Arts Transform our Health
Wednesday 20th January 2027 at 7.30pmProfessor Daisy Fancourt, UCL scientist and director of the WHO's Collaborating Centre for Arts and Health, discusses her bestselling book Art Cure, a rigorous, evidence-based case for the arts as a genuine, measurable tool for better health. Shortlisted for the 2026 Women's Prize for Non-Fiction, the book draws on decades of research to show how music, art and creativity can ease pain, lift mood and even help us live longer.About
Professor Daisy Fancourt is a British professor of psychobiology and epidemiology at University College London, best known for heading the Social Biobehavioural Research Group and leading the UK's large-scale COVID-19 Social Study.Daisy studied at Oxford University and Kings College London before completing her PhD in psychoneuroimmunology at UCL and postdoctoral work at Imperial College London/RCM alongside working in the NHS. Her research focuses on the effects of social connections and behaviours on health, including social deficits (e.g. loneliness and social isolation) and social assets (e.g. community engagement, arts & cultural activities, and social prescribing).She has published over 300 peer-reviewed papers, 3 books, and two dozen book chapters and given over 70 keynotes around the world and is listed by Clarivate as one of the most highly cited scientists in the world and ranked #7 in the UK's list of Best Rising Stars of Science.Advance tickets: Adult 12.00 Student/Under 18 years 10.00 On the door on the night they will cost 14.00 and 12.00 respectivelyCopies of Professor Fancourt's books will be available to purchase this evening