Lab Rat Chat - Episode 33 with Dr. Alejando Torrado-Pacheco

What if psychedelics could hold the key to improving mental health? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Alejandro Torrado-Pacheco, a postdoc from Oregon Health Sciences University, as we journey through the world of psychedelics and their potential therapeutic applications. Alejandro shares his unique background, from growing up in Europe and studying physics, to ultimately transitioning into neuroscience and then behavioral neuroscience. We also learn about his current research in Dr. Bita Moghaddam's lab, which focuses on the fascinating potential of psychedelics to enhance mental well-being.

Dr. Torrado-Pacheco provides valuable insights into the history of psychedelics, the importance of set and setting for these experiences, and how animal research can help us better understand their biological mechanisms. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the potential therapeutic benefits of these fascinating compounds and how they could reshape our understanding of mental health treatment in the near future.

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Resources & Links:

• Moghaddam Laboratory – Oregon Health & Science University
• Acute psilocybin enhances cognitive flexibility in rats | Neuropsychopharmacology (nature.com)
• MAPS.org - Support Psychedelic Science - Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies - MAPS

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