In the rapidly evolving landscape of mental health and therapeutic innovation, psychedelics are emerging as powerful tools in the pursuit of healing and human growth. At the heart of this movement is the upcoming Psychedelic Science 2025 conference in Denver—one of the world's premier gatherings focused on psychedelic research, treatment, and policy.
CU Denver's Center for Psychedelic Research is proud to serve as a community partner for this influential event, underscoring the university's commitment to real-world impact and cutting-edge scholarship.
A Partnership That Reflects Real-World Relevance
CU Denver's Center for Psychedelic Research stands at the intersection of science, education, and equity. Its mission is deeply aligned with the goals of Psychedelic Science 2025: to advance responsible, inclusive, and evidence-based approaches to psychedelic care. As a community partner, CU Denver brings its unique voice to a national conversation—one shaped by diverse lived experiences and an unwavering commitment to access and inclusion.
"Being a community partner for Psychedelic Science 2025 isn't just a badge of honor," said Dr. Vivian Shyu, Director of Education at CU Denver's Center for Psychedelic Research. "It's a reflection of CU Denver's dedication to exploring new models of care and preparing tomorrow's professionals for ethical, culturally responsive work in the psychedelic space."
Dr. Vivian Shyu: Guiding the Future of Psychedelic Education
On Friday, June 20, Shyu will take the stage at a powerful panel titled "Integrating State-Regulated Psychedelic Care Into the Healthcare Continuum." This panel will dive deep into the challenge of weaving psychedelic services into broader healthcare systems-without losing sight of safety, access, and community relevance.
Dr. Shyu will share insights into what high-quality, accessible facilitator training could looks like in a rapidly evolving landscape. She'll highlight the Center's commitment to interdisciplinary education and the non-negotiable competencies that guide ethical practice.
This work is crucial. As state-regulated models like Oregon's and Colorado's unfold, the need for well-trained facilitators who can navigate both clinical protocols and human complexity has never been greater. CU Denver is helping shape that future.
Why It Matters
Psychedelic Science 2025 is more than a conference-it's a catalyst for change. The inclusion of voices like CU Denver's helps ensure that the psychedelic renaissance is not only scientifically rigorous but also socially responsible.
This partnership amplifies CU Denver's core values:
- Innovation Mindset - through bold, evidence-based approaches to education and care.
- Real People, Real Impacts - by integrating diverse community voices and real-world experiences.
- Education That Works for All - through accessible, interdisciplinary training that meets learners where they are.
- Inclusive Community - by centering equity, ethics, and belonging in all research and practice.
- Whether you're a student, clinician, policymaker, or curious community member, this moment represents an invitation: to rethink wellness, to reimagine healthcare, and to rediscover connection.
Join us at Psychedelic Science 2025, and see how CU Denver is helping meet this moment-one that promises to reshape lives and communities alike.
Learn more and register here: psychedelicscience.org
Use code UCPR15 at checkout for 15% off registration.