Translational Psychedelic Research Program
The Translational Psychedelic Research (TrPR) Program brings together scientists and care providers across disciplines to understand how psilocybin, LSD, ketamine, MDMA, and related compounds impact the brain and other organ systems.
Translational Psychedelic Research Program
The Translational Psychedelic Research (TrPR) Program brings together scientists and care providers across disciplines to investigate psychedelic drugs as potentially transformative treatments for the most serious unmet medical needs. We are dedicated to understanding how psychedelics work in order to best optimize and personalize these treatments to be maximally safe, effective, and accessible for patients.
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Who we are
Psychedelics, which have been part of Indigenous/traditional healing practices for centuries, have enormous potential to address medical needs in the community and improve health outcomes.
We combine innovative basic and clinical research approaches to answer key questions about the mechanisms, safety, and efficacy of psychedelics for specific health conditions. Our goal is to accelerate progress towards impactful and accessible psychedelic treatments.
We’re committed to building a collaborative culture and applying open science principles to maximize the integrity and transparency of our work.
Studies
Our Team
We’re a network of researchers with expertise spanning neuroscience, multiple medical specialties, nursing, and psychology.
Faculty
Facilitators
Medical Team
Core Collaborators
Postdocs
Graduate Students
Staff & Research Assistants
Work with us
Developing psychedelic treatments is an interdisciplinary challenge. We welcome a wide range of people with expertise in science and health care, knowing that different perspectives create a stronger and more creative team. We aim to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in line with this statement.
Thinking about participating in a study or want to learn more?
Contact us at psilocybinstudies@ucsf.edu
Interested in working with us as a volunteer research assistant / intern?
Please complete our TrPR Volunteer Application
Seeking paid work at TrPR?
See our current job listings for research staff
Post-doc applicants - please forward your resume/CV and cover letter to psilocybinstudies@ucsf.edu