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Natasha Leigh Mason
Assistant Professor of Neuropsychology and Psychopharmacology
Key Impact
Investigates the neurobiological mechanisms of psilocybin and cannabis for treating psychiatric disorders.
Background & Research
Dr. Natasha Mason is an Assistant Professor at Maastricht University. Her research utilizes multimodal study designs, including experimental drug trials and neuroimaging, to understand how psychedelics and cannabis induce neuroadaptations. Her goal is to maximize the therapeutic efficacy of these substances for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD while minimizing potential harms.
Focus Areas
PTSDCannabisNeuroadaptationsPsychopharmacologyAnxiety