David E. Nichols @ Horizons'08 (5/5)

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Is There a Renaissance in Psychedelic Research and How did it Happen?

The definition of renaissance is: a renewal of life, vigor, interest, etc.; rebirth; revival. If there is a renaissance in psychedelic research, to what or to whom can it be attributed? Did it just happen spontaneously? This talk will provide an overview of several events that may have contributed to the genesis of this revival. Incorporation of the Heffter Research Institute in 1993 was one such event, but many individuals played key roles in a process that has taken place over at least three decades and has led us to the present moment. This renaissance, if we can call it that, has resulted from the dedication and work of a relatively few individuals who believed strongly that psychedelics did not get a fair shake in their earlier incarnation in Western society and who have worked to educate the public and to increase understanding of the actual nature of these substances.

Biography

David E. Nichols, Ph.D. is a Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Purdue University, as well as a co-founder of the Heffter Institute, where he serves as Director of Preclinical Research.

Dr. Nichols has published more than 200 research articles on various aspects of the medicinal chemistry and neuropharmacology His laboratory has published numerous studies elucidating details both of the mechanism of action of MDMA and of the biochemical events related to the neurotoxic effects seen in animals following administration. Dr. Nichols coined the name 'entactogen' to describe the unique psychopharmacological effects of MDMA and related compounds.

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Education

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• David
• E.
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• Horizons
• psychedelics
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• chemistry
• pharmacology
• psychopharmacology
• purdue
• LSD
• DMT
• 2c-b
• MDMA
• Heffer

[phenothiazine]

yeah

[93hipgnosis]

Thank God you are here doing this now,Dave, but make sure of the continuaiton of this important and fascinating chemistry.

[5HT725]

A massive thank you for posting this.

I wish to lend my hand to the renaissance.

[kawuabonga]

Fuck yes, this guy is a professional.