November 2, 2023
Psychedelic researchers are exploring psychedelics at all levels, from the cellular to the clinical, and in a range of fields and departments, from neuroscience and pain medicine to psychology and psychiatry.
July 11, 2023
UC San Diego Psychedelics and Health Research Initiative received the gift from philanthropist Eugene Jhong to further our understanding of the unique states of consciousness induced by DMT and how it could benefit human health.
May 21, 2020
…and psilobin. iStock.com/horkins The Psychedelic Science of Pain Psychedelics and Health Research Initiative explores new territory in treating pain In the last few years, new research has demonstrated the powerful potential for classical psychedelics, especially psilocybin (the active compound in “magic mushrooms”), to treat a range of mental health disorders,…
November 2, 2023
Psychedelic research has taken place at UC San Diego since the 1970s. But today, thanks to an interdisciplinary team from departments all across campus, that research has expanded to include human clinical trials exploring a range of treatments including chronic pain and mental health.
February 17, 2021
The Psychedelics and Health Research Initiative at UC San Diego has received a $1.3 million grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation to fund a clinical trial investigating the therapeutic potential of psilocybin in treating phantom limb pain.
March 22, 2023
Like most people her age, Daniella McDonald spent a lot of time talking with friends about relationships and using dating apps. But, as a transgender woman, the experience for her was much different. She shares insights about her path to meeting her fiancé.
March 23, 2023
The UC San Diego Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts announced the recipients of their inaugural production and research fellowships, awarding a total of $20,000 to 10 filmmakers from the entire UC San Diego community: faculty members, graduate and undergraduate students, staff and alumni.
December 19, 2023
Albert Lin ‘05, ‘06, ‘08 speaks about his new TV show, his roots at UC San Diego, and why he keeps going despite the hazards of life on the road.
May 23, 2013
…Battle winners VIKINGQUEST—enhanced by psychedelic video displays and smoke jets. During his performance, rap artist Danny Brown encouraged students to “Go ahead and express yourself,” and indeed they did: students donned floral headbands, morphsuits, glow stick glasses, tin foil crowns, neon tees, body paint—even a chicken suit. Students reveled in…
November 5, 2019
Limitless: The Qualcomm Institute’s Albert Lin has launched a new project to help the world’s 40 mission amputees who live without access to a prosthesis.
