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Top 19 Universities Researching Psychedelics Right Now

Written by Angela Leavitt | Sep 3, 2024 1:16:13 AM

The field of psychedelic research has seen a resurgence, and several universities around the world are leading in the study of psychedelics. These institutions are involved in various aspects of psychedelic research, including clinical trials, neuroscience, psychology, and psychiatry.

Here’s a list of some of the top universities known for their work in medicinal psychedelics:

1. Johns Hopkins University (USA)

Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research: Leading in studies on psilocybin and its effects on depression, anxiety, and addiction.


2. Imperial College London (UK)

Centre for Psychedelic Research: Focuses on the neuroscience and therapeutic potential of psychedelics, particularly psilocybin and DMT.


3. University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) (USA)

Translational Psychedelic Research Program: Involved in clinical trials and research on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for mental health.


4. New York University (NYU) (USA)

Center for Psychedelic Medicine: Conducts research on the use of psychedelics, especially psilocybin, in treating existential distress, depression, and anxiety.


5. Yale University (USA)

Yale Program for Psychedelic Sciences: Engages in research focusing on the neurobiological mechanisms of psychedelics and their potential therapeutic applications.


6. Harvard University (USA)

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7. University of Zurich (Switzerland)

Psychedelic Research & Therapy Development: Known for pioneering studies on LSD and its effects on the brain, including its potential to treat mental health disorders.


8. University of Toronto (Canada)

Psychedelics Studies Research: Engages in interdisciplinary research on the therapeutic uses of psychedelics, particularly psilocybin and its impact on mental health.


9. University of Oxford (UK)

Oxford Psychedelic Society: Involved in research related to the ethics, neuroscience, and therapeutic potential of psychedelics.


10. University of Basel (Switzerland)

Psychopharmacology Research Group: Historically significant in psychedelic research, as it’s where LSD was first synthesized; continues to contribute to research on psychedelics.


11. Stanford University (USA)

Stanford Psychedelic Science Group: Conducts research on the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics, particularly in treating mental health conditions.


12. University of California, San Diego (UCSD) (USA)

Center for Psychedelic Research: Engaged in research on the use of psychedelics in treating mental health conditions, particularly anxiety and depression, as well as phantom limb pain.


13. University of Maastricht (Netherlands)

Maastricht Psychopharmacology Department: Focuses on the psychological and neurocognitive effects of psychedelics, including research on microdosing.


14. University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA)

Transdisciplinary Center for Research in Psychoactive Substances: Involved in clinical research on the therapeutic uses of psychedelics, particularly in relation to mental health.


15. King’s College London (UK)

Psychoactive Trials Group: Conducts research on the clinical applications of psychedelics, particularly psilocybin, in treating depression.


16. University of British Columbia (Canada)

Psychedelic Research for PTSD: Involved in research on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, particularly in treating PTSD and depression.


17. University of South Florida (USA)

Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurosciences: Conducts research on the neurobiological effects of psychedelics and their potential in treating various mental health conditions.


18. University of Melbourne (Australia)

Medicinal Psychedelics Research Network: Engaged in interdisciplinary research on the therapeutic uses of psychedelics, particularly for mental health.


19. McGill University (Canada)

Neurobiological Psychiatry Unit: Focuses on the neuropharmacology and therapeutic potential of psychedelics in treating mental health disorders.

These universities are at the forefront of psychedelic research, exploring the potential of these substances in various therapeutic contexts.

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