The Heffter Research Institute promotes research of the highest scientific quality with the classical hallucinogens and related compounds (sometimes called psychedelics) in order to contribute to a greater understanding of the mind, leading to the improvement of the human condition, and the alleviation of suffering. Learn about our research objectives ![]()
Our current research is focused on 1) the basic science of consciousness at the Heffter Research Center, Zürich, using psilocybin as a tool to correlate conscious experience with brain function; and 2) using psilocybin in the treatment of anxiety in cancer patients at three universities and, in the future, the treatment of addiction. See our latest work ![]()