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Professor Iain McGregor is an expert in Psychopharmacology and the Academic Director of the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics at the University of Sydney. He completed his undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford and earned his PhD in Psychology at the University of Sydney. His research primarily focuses on drug discovery and development, specifically utilizing cannabinoids to treat diseases such as epilepsy, anxiety, and pain. Professor McGregor leads a distinguished team of scientists and students, overseeing projects that explore the effects of cannabis-derived molecules and psychedelic drugs on various mental health conditions. His academic contributions extend to supervising PhD students and conducting clinical trials on cannabinoid effects on insomnia and the therapeutic use of psilocybin for anorexia nervosa. He has been recognized for his contributions through several accolades, including the NHMRC Principal Research Fellow and multiple research grants. McGregor is an influential voice in the field of psychopharmacology, actively engaging in the discourse surrounding medical cannabis and its potential benefits for mental health treatment.
University of Sydney • Sydney
Leading research in psychopharmacology and cannabinoid therapeutics.
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