The Effects of Psychedelics on the Brain
In October of 2017, a donation of $30,000 was given to John Hopkins Medical Institute – Department of Psychiatry in support of research into causality and treatments of Anorexia utilizing psilocybin-based psychedelic therapy. The project was successfully directed by Dr. Roland Griffiths and has led to additional research programs involving psilocybin to treat depression.
In February 2023, The United Brain Association had the privilege of awarding the first Prudence M. Boulton Brain Award to Roland R. Griffiths, Ph.D., for outstanding achievement in the understanding of brain science and Human cognition. A $10,000 donation was made to Johns Hopkins Medical Institute in support of the Roland R. Griffiths, Ph.D. Professorship in Psychedelic Research on Secular Spirituality and Well-Being.
The Effects of Psychedelics on the Brain
In October of 2017, a donation of $30,000 was given to John Hopkins Medical Institute – Department of Psychiatry in support of research into causality and treatments of Anorexia utilizing psilocybin-based psychedelic therapy. The project was successfully directed by Dr. Roland Griffiths and has led to additional research programs involving psilocybin to treat depression.
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Roland Griffiths, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research
Roland Griffiths, Ph.D., is Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His principal research focus in both clinical and preclinical laboratories has been on the behavioral and subjective effects of mood-altering drugs. His research has been largely supported by grants from the National Institute on Health and he is author of over 400 journal articles and book chapters, and has trained more than 50 postdoctoral research fellows.
featured researcher
Roland Griffiths, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research
Roland Griffiths, Ph.D., is Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His principal research focus in both clinical and preclinical laboratories has been on the behavioral and subjective effects of mood-altering drugs. His research has been largely supported by grants from the National Institute on Health and he is author of over 400 journal articles and book chapters, and has trained more than 50 postdoctoral research fellows.
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