Founded in 1986, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana.

We further our mission by:

● Developing psychedelics and marijuana into prescription medicines
● Training therapists and working to establish a network of treatment centers
● Supporting scientific research into spirituality, creativity, and neuroscience
● Educating the public honestly about the risks and benefits of psychedelics and marijuana

Neuroscience

Psychology

Research

Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)

Rick Doblin

Renée Franzwa

Sean Christensen M.D.

Renee R.

Dr. Rachel Turetzky Ph.D., Cyt, Mp-Mpr

Myrriah Jannette Ph.D. (c)

Ilana Levina Lcsw

Rebecca Lamont Lmsw

Aviva Bannerman

Atila Uri

Ana Koprivica

Emily Williams

Bridget McKay

Peter Š.

Natalie Lyla Ginsberg

Liana Sananda Gillooly

Tess Marin Shelley

Charleen Justice

Alida Brandenburg

Vivian Spiertz

Tereza Prihodova

Susan Walker M.D. (She/Her)

Staci Berman

Keating Bodyworks

Nancy Intilli Mertens Ms, Lpc, Atr-Bc

Lisa Wang

Jim Hopper

Lmft Frank Ehrenfried

Emily Willow

Corinna Arriola Rios Lcsw

Christine Houghton

Audrey Redfield

Ira Karaban

Christina Celentano

Shari Boyer

The Clinical Research Team at MAPS conducts rigorous studies to evaluate the safety and efficacy of psychedelics, particularly MDMA, in therapeutic settings. Team members play various roles, from adherence raters to principal investigators, ensuring compliance with trial protocols, collecting data, and providing therapeutic support during treatment sessions. Their work advances scientific understanding of psychedelics, aiming to integrate these substances into mainstream mental health care.

Clinical Research Team

Marketing and Communications Team

Leadership Team

Clinical Research Team

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Marketing and Communications Team

Leadership Team