Chief Executive Officer

Anya is a Quantitative Psychologist and Clinical Research Scientist with expertise in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. She is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Principal Investigator at Pneuma Science.

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Chief Scientific Officer

Paul is a Cognitive Psychologist with expertise in research methods, human cognition and behavior, and altered states of consciousness. He is the Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Principal Investigator at Pneuma Science.

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Chief Clinical Officer

Jamo is a General Psychiatrist, Contemplative Psychotherapist, and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor with expertise in child and adolescent psychiatry. She is the Chief Clinical Officer and Co-Principal Investigator at Pneuma Science.

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Chief Medical Officer

Rachel is a General Psychiatrist and Clinical Assistant Professor with expertise in adult psychiatry and perinatal mental health. She is the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Principal Investigator at Pneuma Science.

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Chief Impact Officer

Miriam is a trauma-informed Psychedelic Facilitator and Human Development Specialist with expertise in ethical, inclusive, and community-based healing practices. She is the Chief Impact Officer at Pneuma Science.

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Chief Scientific Advisor

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Chief Medical Advisor

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Chief Innovation Advisor

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Madeline is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Pneuma Science. Her work focuses on the safety, clinical effects, and healthcare costs of ketamine and psychedelics. She is particularly interested in evaluating these outcomes among women during the perinatal period. Madeline holds a BA in Neuroscience and an MPH in Healthcare Management from Boston University, as well as a PhD in Pharmacotherapy Outcomes Research and Health Policy from The University of Utah. She is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at The University of Texas at Austin.

Senior Research Associate

Omer is a Senior Research Associate at Pneuma Science, with a background in pre-clinical, clinical, and translational research. His work focuses on the safety, feasibility, and effectiveness of ketamine, MDMA, and other psychedelics in people with serious mental illness, as well as the underlying mechanisms and predictors of therapeutic response. He has a particular interest in microdosing. Omer holds a BSc in Biology and an MSc in Medical Science from the University of Toronto, where he is currently pursuing a PhD.

Senior Research Associate

Ella is a Senior Research Associate at Pneuma Science. Her work focuses on the safety and therapeutic potential of psychedelics for adults with eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Currently, she is helping conduct an internationally-sponsored observational study on group-based psilocybin for trauma-exposed police officers. Ella is also a Research Psychologist at the Novarum Center for Eating Disorders and Obesity, and a PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology at Leiden University in the Netherlands.

Research Associate

Leo is a Research Associate at Pneuma Science, where he investigates the transdiagnostic potential of ketamine and psychedelics for severe mental illness. He is currently leading a pilot study on the safety and therapeutic effects of LSD in adults with borderline personality disorder (BPD), and supporting an international study on psilocybin with group psychological support for trauma-exposed police officers. Outside of the lab, Leo works as a licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at The University of Utah.

Research Associate

Maya is a Research Associate at Pneuma Science, with a background in cognitive science and artificial intelligence (AI). As a white, able-bodied woman of trans experience, and a person living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), she is passionate about helping birth a kinder, more inclusive world through psychedelic therapy and plant medicine. Maya is particularly interested in group- and community-based frameworks that echo the traditional ceremonial use of psychedelics in many Indigenous cultures, where collective rituals and communal healing are central to psychosocial well-being.

Research Associate

Marika (Mia) is a Research Associate at Pneuma Science, where she investigates psilocybin and ibogaine for trauma- and stressor-related disorders. She holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego, and an MSc in Neuropsychology from Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Mia is also a Senior Clinical Research Associate at Baylor College of Medicine, where she is contributing to the first state-funded trial on psilocybin-assisted therapy for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Research Associate

Valentyn (Val) is a Research Associate at Pneuma Science, where he investigates the mechanisms, safety, and therapeutic effects of psychedelics for mental and physical health conditions. He is particularly interested in ketamine- and MDMA-assisted therapy for treating borderline personality disorder (BPD), and aims to work with regulatory agencies to advance public education, decriminalization efforts, and responsible use of psychedelics. Val is also a Research Analyst at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Canada.

Research Assistant

Danielle is a Research Assistant at Pneuma Science. Her work focuses on the clinical use of psychedelics to reduce symptoms of eating disorders and body dysmorphia, as well as psychiatric comorbidities, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She is particularly interested in applications for binge eating disorder (BED). Danielle holds a BSc in Psychological and Behavioral Sciences and an MPhil in Psychiatry from the University of Cambridge in England, and hopes to pursue a PhD in a related field to advance her studies.

Research Scientist

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Research Associate

River is a Research Associate at Pneuma Science, with a focus on dehumanization and gender identity. They are also an Associate Instructor and PhD Candidate in Human Development and Social Policy at The University of Utah.

Research Associate

Brenden is a Senior Research Associate at Pneuma Science, with a focus on neuroscience. He is also the Head of Research at Numinus Toronto and a PhD Candidate in Neurophysiology and Neuropharmacology at the University of Toronto in Canada.

Research Associate

Eleonora is a Clinical Research Associate at Pneuma Science, with a focus on mental health in children and young people. She is also a PhD Candidate in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at King’s College London in England.

Research Assistant

Michelle is a Research Assistant at Pneuma Science, with a focus on mental health. She is also a PhD Candidate in Cognitive Neuroscience at Maastricht University in the Netherlands.

Research Assistant

Bianca is a Research Assistant at Pneuma Science. Her work explores altered states of consciousness and transdiagnostic models of psychedelic-assisted therapy for a range of neuropsychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and substance abuse. She is particularly interested in community-based frameworks and therapeutic applications for military veterans, first-responders, and gender-diverse individuals.

Research Associate

Ryan is a Research Associate at Pneuma Science. His work focuses on the potential of psychedelics and indigenous plant medicines, such as 5-MeO-DMT and ayahuasca, to help individuals live happier, healthier, and more socially connected lives. He is particularly interested in community-based models of psychedelic therapy and their role in fostering individual transformation and collective healing. Previously, Ryan studied psychedelic-assisted facilitation at the Synthesis Institute under Maestro José Sánchez.

Research Assistant

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