José Carlos Bouso
Scientific Director at ICEERS Foundation
Key Impact
Coordinates research on psychoactive plants and challenged conventional views on hallucinations in mental health.
Background & Research
José Carlos Bouso is a clinical psychologist and pharmacologist serving as the Scientific Director at the ICEERS Foundation. His work focuses on the therapeutic properties of entactogens, psychedelics, and cannabis, with a particular emphasis on the long-term effects of plant-based substances like ayahuasca and ibogaine. He has pioneered research on MDMA for PTSD and advocates for a nuanced understanding of altered states of consciousness in public health.
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Topics
Depressive DisordersSubstance Use Disorders (SUD)Anxiety DisordersNeuroimaging & Brain MeasuresPublic Health, Prevention & Behaviour ChangePersonality & Trait FactorsInterpersonal Functioning & Social ConnectednessSafety & Risk ManagementHealthy VolunteersNeurocognitive DisordersTreatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)PTSDMedicinal Chemistry & Drug DevelopmentSchizophreniaTobacco/Nicotine Use Disorder (TUD)Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)Set & SettingMicrodosingImmunology & InflammationBipolar DisorderVeteransOpioid Use Disorder (OUD)Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)Equity and EthicsCreativityEating Disorders