Dr. Frederick Barrett

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Biography

Frederick Barrett is a cognitive neuroscientist focusing on the training of behavioral pharmacology and neuropsychopharmacology. He is the Director of the Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins University, conducting pioneering research on psychedelics. His work includes investigating the psychological and neurological mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of substances like psilocybin and LSD. He received an NIH R03 grant in 2017 to explore the biological mechanisms of psilocybin's effects. Barrett has developed comprehensive questionnaires to measure the subjective experiences of individuals undergoing psychedelic treatment, and he has published significant studies on the enduring effects of psilocybin on brain function and structure. His current research includes leading clinical trials aimed at using psilocybin to treat major depressive disorder and exploring the neural and psychological processes that contribute to the efficacy of psychedelic therapies.

Research Interests

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.