Frank A. Russo, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University and Scientific Director of SingWell. He also holds appointments as Status Professor of Speech-Language Pathology and Music at the University of Toronto and Affiliate Research Scientist at the KITE Research Institute, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute.
An internationally recognized leader in auditory cognitive neuroscience and music-based health interventions, Dr. Russo’s research examines how singing and music support communication, brain health, and social connection across the lifespan. His work integrates neuroscience, psychology, and rehabilitation science to develop evidence-based models that translate scientific discovery into real-world impact.
At SingWell, Dr. Russo provides senior scientific and strategic leadership, guiding research design, evaluation frameworks, and long-term innovation. He ensures that SingWell’s programs are grounded in rigorous evidence while advancing scalable, community-engaged approaches that harness the power of group singing to improve wellbeing and participation.
He is a Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association and the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science, and a Senior Fellow of Massey College.
