Biography
Paul is head of the Clinical Psychedelic Lab, and Senior Research Fellow within the Department of Psychiatry at Monash University. He’s played a central role in establishing the field of clinical psychedelic research in Australia, is the principal investigator on a program of psychedelic trials, and the director of the Monash Psychedelic Education Program.
He leads the country’s largest and most experienced group of psychedelic researchers and clinicians, and collaborates with numerous psychedelic groups nationally and internationally.
In Australia, Paul established the first psychedelic lab, coordinated the first applied psychedelic therapist training program, founded and directs the first university-accredited psychedelic education program, and obtained the first industry funding for psychedelic research. He co-convenes the Australasian Research Group on Psychedelic Science, and is a scientific advisor to psychedelic groups nationally and internationally.
Paul’s work is focused on investigating novel applications for psychedelic therapies, translating evidence into best clinical practice, exploring under-examined risks, delivering next-generation therapist training, and improving access and affordability.
