Human neuroscience of DMT

Abstract:
DMT is a psychedelic, which at standard doses, is notable for inducing immersive experiences which surpass in intensity those of other classic psychedelics. Its rich phenomenology is associated to subjective experiences of experiencing ‘alternate realms’ and communication with sensed presences or ‘entities’, which may result in shifts in worldviews. This talk will present results from two studies using EEG and fMRI to determine the neural correlates of the DMT experience and its contributions to consciousness science, as well as preliminary findings of our latest investigations into extended DMT infusions.

Bio:
Christopher Timmermann (PhD) obtained a BSc in Psychology in Santiago, Chile and an MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Bologna in Italy. He is based at Imperial College London at the Centre for Psychedelic Research, where he led neuroimaging research on the effects of the potent psychedelic DMT in the human brain and consciousness. His work focuses on the neuroscience, psychology, beliefs and ethics of the psychedelic experience.