My name is Agnese Ferrante, and I am very excited to be doing my internship in the RETPY project because I hold a deep belief in the profound significance of emerging psychedelic research, recognizing its potential to facilitate self-reflection and personal growth. Through this project I hope to gain in-depth knowledge on how to set up a research study, learn to use an MRI machine and interpret its data, communicate with participants, and ultimately gain more knowledge in the field of psychedelic research which I can bring with me in my future career.
My ultimate aspiration as a researcher would be to integrate my interests in altered states of consciousness and spirituality, and apply them to empower the LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized communities which do not currently have appropriate representation in the research world.
Studies
Projects
Psychedelic Retreat Studies
We are collaborate with several retreat organizations to investigate the effects of psychedelics in naturalistic / ceremonial settings.