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Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research
OPEN Foundation's flagship event
Europe premiere psychedelic research conference returns for its 7th edition.
ICPR brings together the researchers, clinicians, and changemakers shaping the future of psychedelic science. Join us for three days of rigorous talks, fresh perspectives, and meaningful exchange across disciplines.
Haarlem, the Netherlands | 4-6 June, 2026
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Online community meet-up with leor roseman
🗣 Leor Roseman, PhD (Senior Lecturer & Psychedelics Researcher, University of Exeter)
⏰ Wednesday 23 April, 8PM CEST (6PM GMT, 2PM ET, 11AM PT)
📍Online via Zoom
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PsyPal: Psilocybin Therapy for Psychological Distress in Palliative Care Patients
The first ever European grant to fund clinical research into psychedelic-assisted therapy.
The OPEN Foundation plays a central role in PsyPal, leading work on peer support network development and the dissemination of clinical trial outcomes, positioning the organisation as a bridge between science, healthcare, and public understanding.
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