From 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Join us to learn about psychedelic mushrooms and especially psilocybin, a naturally occurring compound produced by some fungi around the world. We will discuss the biology behind how psilocybin interacts with the human brain, and then venture into history to understand how psychedelic mushrooms have been used ceremonially and medically through the centuries. Psilocybin is rapidly gaining attention today for its potential to treat mental health issues such as depression, but it is also a tightly regulated substance. We will explore the current state of research and regulation of psilocybin and what the future may hold for this compound and the fascinating fungi that produce it.
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Theresa Culley is a plant biologist at the University of Cincinnati where she teaches a popular undergraduate course on Medical Botany. While an expert on both invasive plants and rare endangered plants, Theresa is also mesmerized by the relatively understudied world of fungi and the immense role they have in our society today.