The Science of Compassion: Origins, Measures and Interventions

Jul 19 to Jul 22, 2012

Center Founder Richard Davidson attends the event "The Science of Compassion: Origins, Measures and Interventions," a conference that convenes leading scientists from around the world to establish a shared agenda for rigorous scientific inquiry into the psychological properties, biological underpinnings, health correlates and trainability of compassion.

View a flyer for the conference.

Latest Events

Join the "Badgers on Tap: What is Happiness?" Event on June 3

June 3, 2026

On June 3, 2026 at 7 PM CST, learn what happiness is with Center for Healthy Minds Core Faculty Simon Goldberg and Social Psychologist and CHM... Learn More >

Day of the Badger 2026 Orange Red Roses HCS

Celebrate the Day of the Badger 2026 (Virtual)

April 14, 2026

We’re excited to share that Day of the Badger 2026, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s annual celebration of giving, is coming up on April... Learn More >