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Rafael Guimarães dos Santos
Professor of Pharmacology at University of São Paulo
Key Impact
Leading Brazilian researcher focusing on the neurobiology of ayahuasca and CBD for neuropsychiatric disorders.
Background & Research
Rafael Guimarães dos Santos is an Adjunct Professor at the Ribeirão Preto Medical School (USP) and co-coordinator of Phantastica Lab. His research explores the psychopharmacology of ayahuasca and its effects on emotional processing, as well as the therapeutic potential of cannabidiol (CBD). He has contributed significantly to the understanding of how these substances interact with serotonin and glutamate systems.
Focus Areas
AyahuascaCBDEmotional ProcessingPsychopharmacology