Psychedelics & The Gut Microbiome: A New Frontier in Psychedelic Science?

Could the gut microbiome - the millions of microorganisms in our gut - be the next frontier in psychedelic research?

The psychedelic renaissance has sparked renewed interest in the potential of psychedelics to treat mental health disorders. Recent research highlights the significant role of the gut microbiome in modulating their effects. 

In this seminar, chemist and researcher Dr Robert Karbgo will explore the current understanding of the gut-brain axis and its impact on mood, cognition, and behaviour. He will also discuss how the microbiome can affect psychedelics and the potential for personalized psychedelic therapy that targets someone's unique makeup of bacteria and fungi. 

Key Topics:
• The gut-brain axis and its influence on mental health
• The interaction between the gut microbiome and psychedelic substances
• The impact of microbiome variations on individual responses to psychedelics
• Potential risks and benefits of microbiome-mediated effects on psychedelic therapy
• Future directions for integrating microbiome-targeted interventions in psychedelic therapy

This online talk will be followed by a Q&A, giving the opportunity to ask Dr Karbgo about psychedelics and the microbiome, and share any thoughts and perspectives. All ticket holders will be emailed a copy of the recording. 

About Dr Robert Karbgo

Dr. Robert Kargbo is a chemist and researcher who works for Usona Institute, a non-profit psychedelic research organization. His work has been instrumental in advancing the field of psychedelic medicine by optimizing the chemical synthesis of psilocybin and related compounds to enable large-scale production of psychedelic molecules for clinical trials.

Outside of psychedelics, Robert has collaborated on projects in support of the United States NIH National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke as part of the Medicinal Chemistry for Neuro-therapeutics Program (NINDA MCNP). He is also an editorial member for the American Chemical Society (ACS) Medicinal Chemistry Letters academic journal, and has published more than 250 peer-reviewed papers, patents and books in leading scientific journals. 

Robert is a recipient of the Pfizer Global Research and Development Research Fellowship, the McNair Scholar Award, and other awards. He received his PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry at North Dakota University in 2008 and has lectured at the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences in Freetown, Sierra Leone. 

He recently co-authored a book: Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential with "The Incredible Power of Becoming Your True Self, which  offers a unique perspective on blending personal potential with divine guidance.

In his free time, Robert enjoys table tennis, biking, reading, and writing.

 

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