Manesh Girn
Postdoctoral Fellow - Neuroscape
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UCSF – Mission BaySandler Neuroscience CenterMC 0444, 675 Nelson Rising LaneSan Francisco, CA 94158
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Biography:
Dr. Manesh Girn is a postdoctoral neuroscientist specializing in psychedelic drugs. Working closely with Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris, he conducts functional neuroimaging research on the neural mechanisms underlying the psychedelic experience and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
He has been lead or co-author of over 20 peer-reviewed publications to date on topics spanning psychedelics, the default mode network, and related aspects of consciousness and cognition.
Manesh also serves as the Chief Research Officer at EntheoTech Bioscience, a pioneering Canadian bioscience company focused on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and multidisciplinary mental health solutions.
Beyond academia and industry, he runs a popular digital platform on YouTube and Instagram called "The Psychedelic Scientist”, where he disseminates the latest findings and developments in psychedelic science in a layperson friendly manner.
Featured Publications:
- Girn, M., Rosas, F.E., Daws, R.E., Gallen, C.L., Gazzaley, A., Carhart-Harris, R.L. A complex systems perspective on psychedelic brain action Trends in Cognitive Sciences (2023)