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Exploring the potential of psychedelics for the betterment of all. @UC Berkeley
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialThis week in pschedelics: FDA asks the public to weigh in on ibogaine clinical studies; Gabon wants its cut of the ibogaine boom
Plus: The risks and benefits of five psychedelics; and Scholar argues for more religious perspectives in psychedelic studies
Read more: https://bit.ly/4hUGPoo
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialThe deadline for the Mycoskie - UC Berkeley Psychedelic Documentary Fellowship has been extended until October 13, 2026. Learn more and apply at https://fellowships.journalism.berkeley.edu/mycoskie/
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialOne more week!
Grab your tickets to see A Journey into Consciousness, a conversation with @michaelpollan.bsky.social and neuroscientist Christof Koch on psychedelics and consciousness on Oct 13, 2026 at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social.
Tickets are going fast: https://bit.ly/4x7o06U
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialWhat happens when GLP-1s mix with psychedelics? Neuroscientist Ali D. Güler discusses the emerging research on how GLP-1s affects the brain on The Microdose: https://bit.ly/4dkYvIe
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialJoin us for an evening with @michaelpollan.bsky.social and neuroscientist Christof Koch, co-presented with @calperformances.bsky.social.
Moderated by @shaylalove.bsky.social, together they’ll explore the intersection of consciousness and psychedelics.
Get your tickets now! https://bit.ly/4x7o06U
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialWhat do octopuses on MDMA have to do with reopening critical periods? @neildegrassetyson.com sat down with BCSP Senior Science Advisor Gül Dölen on StarTalk to explore her research on the cutting edge of psychedelic science. Listen at https://bit.ly/4yoPoPk
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialBCSP Faculty Director Michael Silver will be giving a talk on "What Psychedelics Reveal About How We See the World" at The New Parkway Theater in Oakland on October 26 at 7pm in partnership with Big Brain Lectures. Get tickets now https://luma.com/mqef6lev
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialWhat exactly is consciousness, and how can psychedelics help us study it?
Join @michaelpollan.bsky.social and neuroscientist Christof Koch on Oct 13, 2026 in Berkeley for A Journey into Consciousness, moderated by @shaylalove.bsky.social.
Get your tickets now! https://bit.ly/4x7o06U
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialBefore a BCSP study participant takes a capsule of psilocybin, researchers must prepare in ways unlike almost anything else in basic science research. Learn more about what goes into conducting a psychedelics clinical trial. https://bit.ly/4rb2k8E
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialScience journalist @milesobrien.com talks to BCSP Senior Science Advisor Gül Dölen about her groundbreaking research on psychedelics' potential to reopen critical periods in the brain & unlock treatments for chronic pain. https://azpbs.org/resolvetosolve/2026/09/the-brain-the-pain-and-psychedelics/
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialDid psychedelics help build ancient civilizations? Journalist Andrew Lawler discusses new archeological tools for studying psychoactive plant residues with The Microdose: https://bit.ly/4jhkYtn
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialThe latest in psychedelics news this week on The Microdose:
– Definium trial suggests LSD could help treat anxiety
– A new paper argues the need for more convincing placebos
– Compass funds psilocybin-assisted therapist training
Read now: https://bit.ly/4gWuYH6
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialBCSP's Dr. Alia Lilienstein testified at the FDA hearing yesterday on the need for a standardized glossary when documenting adverse events in psychedelic clinical trials. Get an insider view on what it takes to conduct psychedelic research at https://bit.ly/4rb2k8E
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialThe Microdose brings you the highlights from today’s four hour-long FDA hearing. https://themicrodose.substack.com/p/report-from-the-fdas-hearing-on-psychedelic
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialThe deadline for the Mycoskie - UC Berkeley Psychedelic Documentary Fellowship is October 5th! Learn more and apply at fellowships.journalism.berkeley.edu/mycoskie/
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialExciting news! Our research physician Dr. Alia Lilienstein has been selected to testify at today’s FDA public hearing on documenting adverse effects in psychedelics research.
More on adverse effects and what it takes to run clinical research on psychedelics at https://bit.ly/4rb2k8E
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialThis week in psychedelics:
–A federal report encourages states to prepare for FDA approval of psychedelics
–Could THC help with the psychedelic blinding problem?
–Ketamine seized at the UK border hits record high
Read the latest news in The Microdose: https://bit.ly/4qYfl5k
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialTickets on sale now! How can psychedelics research advance our understanding of consciousness? Join @michaelpollan.bsky.social and renowned neuroscientist Christof Koch in convo, moderated by @shaylalove.bsky.social. At Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley on Oct 13 at 7:30pm. 🎟️ ➡️ https://bit.ly/4x7o06U
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialWe're hiring! The BCSP is seeking a Civic Science Fellow for a full-time, 18-month position focused on co-creating strong, inclusive connections between psychedelic science and the public. Apply now via @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social Careers!
@scipsychedelics.bsky.socialDrug historian David Herzberg discusses the history of “mind medicines” like Prozac and parallels between antidepressants and psychedelics on The Microdose this week.
Read now: https://bit.ly/4cPQ4nW
