Exploring the neurobiological mechanisms of ketamine, psychedelics, and other rapid antidepressants

The recent development of novel, fast acting, and durable antidepressant treatments such as Ketamine, Brexanolone, and Psilocybin has disrupted our view of the neuroscience and treatment of mood disorders. Our focus is research into the basic and translational science of how these drugs work.

Anyone interested is welcome to participate!

When: Last Monday of the month, 4:00p
Where: Fort Neuroscience Research Building 9101 (9th floor, NRB; Medical Campus) and Zoom
Organizers: Oliver Krentzman and Aidan Evans-Strong (Graduate students, Neuroscience Program)

Note that individual events are listed on the ONR Calendar.

2024/2025 Schedule

Save the dates and check back for list of presenters!

For inquiries contact Oliver Krentzman or Aidan Evans-Strong.

September 30, 2024

Ginger Nicol (WashU Psychiatry)

“Clinical studies and the new center; Discussion on translational research training opportunities”

October 28, 2024

Candace Lewis (Arizona State University)

“Moments Shaping Your Epigenome: Exploring Experiences that Regulate Brain and Behavior”

November 25, 2024

Leor Roseman (University of Exeter)

“Interrupting the Psychedelic Experience Through Contextual Manipulation to Study Experience Efficacy; Discussion on paradigmatic tensions between biological psychiatry and psychedelic research”

January 27, 2025

February 24, 2025

March 31, 2025

April 28, 2025

June 30, 2025