uniMIND Symposium: Metamorphosis in Psychedelic Science

Name: uniMIND Symposium: Metamorphosis in Psychedelic Science
Start: 2025-04-26T09:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-04-26T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Fyziologický ústav 1. lékařské fakulty UK

Schedule

Sat Apr 26 2025 at 09:00 am to 07:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Fyziologický ústav 1. lékařské fakulty UK | Prague, PR

Conference program, tickets, and more info: https://www.mind-foundation.org/get-involved/unimind-journal-clubs/unimind-symposium-2025
--- What are uniMIND Symposiums? ---
The uniMIND Symposium is a series of early career conferences in the uniMIND network. The Symposium creates a stimulating environment in which completed, ongoing as well as planned research is presented by Early Career Researchers and senior scientists alike. Alongside academic presentations, it includes interactives formats such as a Problem-Based Learning group phase, a discussion panel, and more.
The conference offers valuable networking opportunities for academics and introduces creative methods and inspiration for their professional development.
--- Event Description ---
The uniMIND Symposium 2025 in Prague explores the risks, realities, and potentials of psychedelic substances and altered states of consciousness across a range of applications, including medicine, psychotherapy, neuroscience, and cultural studies.
The “Metamorphosis” theme pays homage to the transformative nature of psychedelics and the growing body of evidence supporting their therapeutic potential and increasing public acceptance. At the same time, it reflects the Kafkaesque challenges they face: entangled in regulatory labyrinths, public skepticism, and cultural stigma. This duality mirrors a broader metamorphosis in how these substances are understood within scientific and medical communities and their evolving role in modern society.
The uniMIND Symposium invites participants from various backgrounds to engage in critical discussions on the role of psychedelics and altered states of consciousness in research, healthcare, and society.
--- About the Organizers ---
The uniMIND Symposium 2025 is being organized by MIND Foundation and uniMIND Prague, in collaboration with the Psychedelic Research Center at the National Institute of Mental Health (NUDZ) in Czechia. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing psychedelic science and fostering interdisciplinary dialogue.
The conference is supported by Psyres, the Czech Psychedelic Research Foundation.
--- What to expect? ---
>> An inspiring venue: Held at the prestigious First Medical Faculty of Charles University, in the historic center of Prague.
>> Engaging presentations: Talks from brilliant early-career researchers across diverse disciplines.
>> Expert insights: Keynote speeches by senior researchers and clinicians in the field of psychedelic science, from the 3rd Medical Faculty (3.LF UK), and from the John's Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research (CPCR).
>> Interactive learning: A Problem-Based Learning (PBL) phase exploring metamorphosis in psychedelic research, therapy, and culture.
>> Innovative panel discussion: Featuring emerging experts and fresh perspectives.
>> Exclusive premiere: Screening of the upcoming film Doctor on a Trip (Doktor na Tripu) by Czech researchers filmed in South America.
>> Networking: Valuable opportunities to connect with peers and experts.
>> Social dinner: A separate-signup evening event for relaxed discussions and connections. All ticketholders are invited to join for this evening-networking event.
/// Tickets are available on the MIND Foundation Website, and there is a 25% discount offered to Charles University students ///