Expert Guidance
Federal Summit on Psychedelic Medicine Washington, DC 2025
Addressed federal and state policymakers, scientists, and stakeholders at the Federal Summit on Psychedelic Medicine in Washington, DC. The discussion focused on unmet mental health needs among U.S. Veterans and the potential role of psilocybin-assisted therapy as an emerging treatment option. (Panelists: LT. Col (Ret.) Jay Kopelman, Dr. Leith States, Rear Admiral (Ret.) James Hancock speaking)
Briefing to the Psychedelics Advancing Therapies (PATH) Caucus U.S. Congress · Washington, DC 2025
Expert briefing to the Psychedelics Advancing Therapies (PATH) Caucus, led by Representatives Jack Bergman and Lou Correa, on psychedelic therapy research and its relevance to Veteran mental health initiatives.
Indiana State Legislature Testimony 2024
Expert testimony in support of a state initiative enabling public and private funding for research on psilocybin therapy, with an emphasis on scientific rigor, safety, and ethical oversight.
Senate Committee of Veterans’ Affairs – Roundtable 2024
Senate Committee of Veterans’ Affairs Roundtable on best practices for implementing psychedelic research and clinical care within the Department of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of Military Veterans.
Hosting Senate Committee of Veterans’ Affairs Staff Washington, DC
Hosted professional staff members of Senator Jerry Moran, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, to discuss Veteran-focused clinical trials, ethical considerations, and the responsible conduct of psychedelic research.
Psychedelic Therapeutics & Drug Development Conference 2025
Spoke on the pivotal role of academic institutions in advancing psychedelic drug development and clinical trials, alongside leading researchers and industry experts.
AcademyHealth VA Implementation & Dissemination Conference 2025
Addressed VA researchers and clinicians on the historical development and current science of psychedelic therapeutics, with a focus on responsible implementation within Veteran healthcare systems.
Summit Behavioral Health – Tactical Recovery Program 2025
Provided continuing education to mental health clinicians working with Military Veterans and First Responders. The session focused on ethical administration, clinical risks, and potential benefits of psychedelic therapies.
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