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Dr. David Vago
Research Lead/Neuroscientist
David Vago, Ph.D., is on a mission to alleviate suffering and improve wellbeing through investigating connections between the mind, brain, and body. He has over 15 years of experience studying the basic neurobiological mechanisms supporting mind-body practices in relation to wellbeing and over 25 years of formal meditation training.
Nashville
Tennessee
United States
- Mindfulness Research
- Neuroscience
- Mental Health
- Mindfulness
- Integrative Health
- Contemplative Neuroscience
- Learning and Memory
- Stress
- Mind and Body
![Dr. David Vago](https://res.cloudinary.com/roundglass/image/upload/w_340,ar_1:1,c_fill,g_face,f_auto/v1695383719/rg/collective/media/dr.-david-vago-1695383718948.png)
Featured Works
View All![Mantra for Releasing Fears](https://res.cloudinary.com/roundglass/image/upload/w_640,ar_16:9,c_fill,g_face,f_auto/v1706282722/rg/collective/media/1253672192-16x9-1706282721652.jpg)
Mantra for Releasing Fears
![Pizza Meditation](https://res.cloudinary.com/roundglass/image/upload/w_640,ar_16:9,c_fill,g_face,f_auto/v1709234583/rg/collective/media/gettyimages-1425200964-16x9-1709234582692.jpg)
Pizza Meditation
Tame challenging thoughts with a familiar visual.
![Gratitude Boost](https://res.cloudinary.com/roundglass/image/upload/w_640,ar_16:9,c_fill,g_face,f_auto/v1707854190/rg/collective/media/gettyimages-1390018320-16x9-1707854189643.jpg)
Gratitude Boost
Lift your mood by focusing on the good things in life.
![Magic Eyes](https://res.cloudinary.com/roundglass/image/upload/w_640,ar_16:9,c_fill,g_face,f_auto/v1708444394/rg/collective/media/gettyimages-1341653947-16x9-1708444393016.jpg)
Magic Eyes
Teach kids about compassion through "seeing" how we're all connected.
![Nurture Love and Kindness](https://res.cloudinary.com/roundglass/image/upload/w_640,ar_16:9,c_fill,g_face,f_auto/v1708444153/rg/collective/media/gettyimages-1329009049-16x9-1708444152081.jpg)
Nurture Love and Kindness
Imagine sharing kindness and love straight from the heart.
![Rainbow Feelings](https://res.cloudinary.com/roundglass/image/upload/w_640,ar_16:9,c_fill,g_face,f_auto/v1708443317/rg/collective/media/gettyimages-1429127958-16x9-1708443316803.jpg)
Rainbow Feelings
Learn about emotions through a colorful visualization.
Education
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University of Utah
PhD 2002 - 2005 -
University of Utah
Master's Degree 1999 - 2002 -
University of Rochester
Bachelor's Degree 1993 - 1997
Experience
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Associate Professor
Vanderbilt University Sep 2016 - Present (8 years) -
Core Training Faculty
Vanderbilt Brain Institute Sep 2016 - Present (8 years) -
Research Director
Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Sep 2016 - Present (8 years) -
Associate Psychologist
Brigham and Women's Hospital Jan 2009 - Aug 2016 (8 years) -
Instructor
Harvard Medical School Jan 2009 - Jan 2016 (7 years) -
Senior Research Coordinator
The Mind & Life Institute Aug 2007 - Aug 2011 (4 years)