Panelist, Neuroscience, Medical Perspectives on Meditation

 

Dr. Lou Ritz is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience, in the McKnight Brain Institute and the College of Medicine at the University of Florida. Dr. Ritz's research interests investigated new procedures and techniques that hold promise in helping to alleviate the devastating consequences of injury to the spinal cord. Dr. Ritz is the course director for Medical Neuroscience, a first year course for medical students, and a member of the College of Medicine Curriculum Committee. As a member of the University of Florida Center for Spirituality and Health, he co-directs Honors Undergraduate courses entitled "Spirituality and Health" and "Neurotheology".