# @ucirvine on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DJkcrbuyRMQ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/32187049-ucirvine-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-05-12T22:00:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** UC Irvine (@ucirvine) — https://gondola.cc/ucirvine

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Dr. Sean Young, professor of informatics and emergency medicine, grew up in Newport Beach surrounded by the Orange County music scene—a passion that first led him to study ethnomusicology at UCLA and work in the music industry. HOWEVER 👀, his path took a surprising turn: he later earned a Ph.D. in psychology from Stanford and built a career blending digital health, public health, and now, music. ❤️‍🩹💙💛🎼🎶

Today at #UCIrvine, Dr. Young’s research reaches a significant milestone. His latest study focuses on how mindful jazz listening can help reduce chronic pain and anxiety, presenting an alternative to traditional pain treatments. His findings suggest that music is not merely for entertainment; it could play a crucial role in the healing process. 🎷✨

What if your playlist could replace your prescription?! 🫢🤘

How Dr. Young does it:
🔹 Blends passions – From the music industry to health research, bridging creativity and science. 🎵🏥
🔹 Musical research – Mindful jazz listening reduces pain and anxiety in chronic patients. 💓
🔹 Vision for the future – Imagines music as part of everyday healthcare solutions. 🎸
🔹 Staying connected – He still performs locally, keeping music at the heart of his life and work. 🩷

Dr. Young reminds us that you don’t have to leave your passions behind to pursue your career—you can bring them with you and even build something greater because of them. 🤘 #UCIPride #UCIrvineImpact

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