Psychedelics in the Global South

Event Description
Interest in psychedelic research is growing internationally. Scientists are advancing our understanding of the chemistry and biology of psychedelics, as well as their effects on human health, psychology, and spirituality. News reports on psychedelics often emphasize countries of the Global North including the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. However, psychedelic plants and fungi are native to many countries of the Global South, and important research is underway in these regions. This panel included researchers from three continents of the Global South who discussed their work and the state of psychedelic science, law, and policy in their countries.
This event was the second of a three-part series Psychedelics Around the World. The first event featured researchers from the Global North. The third event, in May, will highlight Indigenous communities who utilize psychedelic plants and fungi.
Panelists
- Laura Guzmán Dávalos, PhD, Head of Mycology Lab, University of Guadalajara
- Rafael Guimarães dos Santos, PhD, Department of Neuroscience and Behavior, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo
- Sanah Malomile Nkadimeng, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Life and Consumer Sciences Department, University of South Africa
This event is sponsored by the Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation (POPLAR) at the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School and the RAND Drug Policy Research Center.