Neurobiology of Psychedelics GRC 2027

The Neurobiology of Psychedelics Gordon Research Conference returns for its 2027 edition, scheduled for July 18-23, 2027, at the Jordan Hotel at Sunday River in Newry, Maine. This international scientific conference brings together researchers exploring the fundamental neurobiology of psychedelics and related psychoactive compounds, with a focus on advancing the field through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research.

The conference format emphasizes meaningful scientific exchange, with substantial time allocated for discussion following each presentation and opportunities for informal interactions among scientists at various career stages. The five-day event is held in a setting designed to foster camaraderie and facilitate lasting scientific collaborations. The program examines classic psychedelics such as LSD, psilocybin, and DMT, as well as compounds like MDMA, ketamine, and ibogaine, covering topics from molecular mechanisms and neural plasticity to clinical applications and therapeutic development.

Attendees can expect sessions addressing molecular signaling, synaptic plasticity, neural dynamics, animal models, psychopharmacology, and translational studies. The conference includes poster sessions that provide opportunities for all participants to discuss their research, along with free time in the afternoon and communal meals for networking. A related Gordon Research Seminar on Neurobiology of Psychedelics is also available for those interested in attending both meetings. Applications must be submitted by June 20, 2027, though early applications are encouraged, as the conference may reach capacity before this deadline.