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uniMIND Symposium: Metamorphosis in Psychedelic Science
Event by: Univerzita Karlova, MedsocZ.S, uniMIND Prague, Nadační fond pro výzkum psychedelik Psyres, MIND Foundation
Location: Institute of Physiology - Charles University in Prague - 1st Faculty of Medicine, Albertov 128 00, Praha 2
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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 Symposiums 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.
--- What to expect? ---
🏛️ An inspiring venue - held at the newly-renovated Physiology Institute of the prestigious First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague
🎤 Expert insights: Keynote talks by leading researchers and clinicians in the field, from Johns Hopkins, University of Melbourne, Charles University (3.LF; NUDZ) - e.g. Albert Garcia-Romeu, Tomas Palenicek, Jack Allocca, Vivian Winkler
🎤 Junior talks: From a range of disciplines including Psychology, Psychiatry, Economy, Philosophy, Neuroscience, Social Sciences
🎓 Selected presentations of PhD projects at NUDZ, by Isis Koutrouli and Marek Nikolic.
💬 Interactive learning session: PBL - Problem-Based Learning exploring metamorphosis in psychedelic research, therapy, and culture (limited spots, registration-based).
🗣 Panel discussion - Featuring emerging experts and fresh perspectives, based on the PBL topics.
🎬 Exclusive Premiere Movie screening of Doctor on a Trip in English (A new Czech documentary filmed in South America and Czechia - Doktor na Tripu)
🍜 In-house lunch catering (all-included in the ticket)
☕🍎 Hot beverages, refreshments
🗺 Networking opportunities - valuable opportunities to connect with peers and experts, as well as, psychedelic science organizations, research funds, harm reduction companies, and more!
🍽 Post-conference social dinner with the speakers and the organizers - an evening event for relaxed discussions and connections. All ticketholders are invited to join! (separate ticket, limited registration)
🕺 Afterparty - PsydQuest (separate ticket, 10% discount at the door to conference ticketholders): https://linktr.ee/PsydQuest
--- 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.
🎫 25% Discount for all Students at Charles University
--- What are uniMIND Symposiums? ---
🌍 The uniMIND Symposiums 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.
--- What to expect? ---
🏛️ An inspiring venue - held at the newly-renovated Physiology Institute of the prestigious First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague
🎤 Expert insights: Keynote talks by leading researchers and clinicians in the field, from Johns Hopkins, University of Melbourne, Charles University (3.LF; NUDZ) - e.g. Albert Garcia-Romeu, Tomas Palenicek, Jack Allocca, Vivian Winkler
🎤 Junior talks: From a range of disciplines including Psychology, Psychiatry, Economy, Philosophy, Neuroscience, Social Sciences
🎓 Selected presentations of PhD projects at NUDZ, by Isis Koutrouli and Marek Nikolic.
💬 Interactive learning session: PBL - Problem-Based Learning exploring metamorphosis in psychedelic research, therapy, and culture (limited spots, registration-based).
🗣 Panel discussion - Featuring emerging experts and fresh perspectives, based on the PBL topics.
🎬 Exclusive Premiere Movie screening of Doctor on a Trip in English (A new Czech documentary filmed in South America and Czechia - Doktor na Tripu)
🍜 In-house lunch catering (all-included in the ticket)
☕🍎 Hot beverages, refreshments
🗺 Networking opportunities - valuable opportunities to connect with peers and experts, as well as, psychedelic science organizations, research funds, harm reduction companies, and more!
🍽 Post-conference social dinner with the speakers and the organizers - an evening event for relaxed discussions and connections. All ticketholders are invited to join! (separate ticket, limited registration)
🕺 Afterparty - PsydQuest (separate ticket, 10% discount at the door to conference ticketholders): https://linktr.ee/PsydQuest
--- 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.
🎫 25% Discount for all Students at Charles University