The funds for UCSD will be directed to research on how the practice may affect the body and brain, and how it could potentially be used in clinical settings.
SAN DIEGO - The nonprofit InnerScience Research Fund has committed $10 million to UC San Diego over the next five years for research on how meditation may slow the progression of serious terminal and chronic illnesses, it was announced Wednesday."At InnerScience, our goal is to be able to empower individuals with the tools to heal and thrive," said Andrew Wright, board member and senior advisor for the nonprofit.
As part of a continuing study, Patel and his team will assess the impact of meditation on nearly 2,000 people undergoing"intensive meditative experiences." With support from InnerScience, the team plans to generate and integrate the data sets into a machine-learning platform with the goal of finding common signatures in the meditative experiences that may indicate health changes.
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