Psychedelics as Medicine
Broadening the scientific and public discussion on the use of psychedelic medicine in mental health for professionals, students, researchers, and the general public to partake.
Our second Conference will tak place in Reykjavík, Iceland on February 27th & 28th 2025.
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The Eden Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to support the development of the new & promising field of psychedelic therapy & medicine, the conference aims to gather some of the most interesting and important psychedelic researchers, therapists, & thought-leaders from around the world.
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Our view is to approach psychedelics as responsible stewards & a big part of that is addressing the biases & blind spots in psychedelics research & encouraging reflective engagement.
Speakers & attendees contribute to a constructive discussion that considers ethical standards & research practices regarding psychedelic science.
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Research practices (the important work before & after the dosage sessions) & constructive discourse.
The history of Psychedelics, production & medicalization. Neuroscience, consciousness research & research funding.
Set & setting, microdosing & Psychedelic verifications for professionals.
Our Speakers in 2023
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Michael Pollan
American Author, Journalist and creator of Netflix series - “How to Change Your Mind, the history of Psychedelics.”
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Dr. Rick Doblin, PhD
Director & Founder of MAPS - the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies since 1986.
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Dr. Ben Sessa, PhD
Chief Medical Officer at AWAKN Life Sciences
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Dr. Julie Holland
Psychiatrist, Author, Medical Advisor.
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Dr. Danielle Schlosser, PhD
Senior Vice President of Clinical Innovation at COMPASS Pathways.
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Dr. Bia Labate, PhD
Anthropologist & Executive Director at the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines.
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Dr. Will Siu, MD
Psychiatrist based in Los Angeles training psychiatrists/psychologists in the use of Psychedelics.
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Dr. Eric Vermetten, MD, PhD
Professor Medical-Biological and Psychiatric Aspects of Psychotrauma and Author of Behavioral Neurobiology of PTSD.
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Dr. David Eritzoe, PhD
Psychiatrist, London Imperial College - Centre for Psychedelic Research
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Dr. Sergio Peréz Rosal, MD
CEO & Medical Director at OVIC Clinics & Advisor at the MIND Foundation
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Benjamin Rein, PhD
Works on MDMA studies at the lab of Dr. Robert Malenka at Stanford Univerity.
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Dr. Sherry Walling
MDMA-trained Clinical Psychologist & Author of Touching of Two Worlds
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Kelsey Ramsden
Former CEO of MINDCURE, developing tools to help medical professionals in psychedelic research.
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Clancy Cavnar, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist & Co-Founder of Chacruna Institue for Psychedelic Plant Medicines.
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Glauber Loures de Assis, PhD
Sociologist & Associate Director of Chacruna Latinoamérica in Brazil & Interdisciplinary Group for Psychoactive Studies
About
“Our role as responsible facilitators is to end the hype and amplify the research. So that psychedelics can be adapted into our health care systems slowly, carefully, and in calculated steps by professionals. ”
— Sara María Júlíudóttir, founder of the Eden foundation
The venue.
Harpa is one of Reykjavík’s most striking landmarks & a center of cultural & social life in the very heart of the city. Harpa is an award-winning work of art that has been the host of Iceland’s biggest concerts & conferences since opening in 2011.
The audience.
Professionals working in psychedelic science.
Professionals & general public looking for partnerhsips, connections and more education on psychedelic treatments.
Investors looking to fund psychedelic research & foundations.
Our Partners
What to expect?
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Ask away
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Get the funding you need
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Your field with psychedelics
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Where to get certified
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Beginner awareness lectures
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Join the medical professionals working in the psychedelic space