Science Programme

The intention of the Beckley Foundation Science Programme is to advance our understanding of human brain function and the nature of consciousness. It has resulted in the formation of various collaborative research projects with leading scientists in the fields of neurophysiology, biochemistry, psychiatry and psychology, at renowned scientific institutions in Great Britain and abroad.

A summary of some of the current studies is given below:

• I. Investigating Cerebral Circulation and its Effects on Cognition and the Aging Process

• II. Psychophysiological Monitoring of States of Consciousness as a Tool for Assistance in Meditation
• III. Developing a Cognition Detection System to Improve State Diagnoses in Non-Responsive Patients
• IV. Investigating the Neurobiology of Meditative States
• V. Investigating Altered States Of Consciousness Induced By Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
• VI. Investigating Blood Flow And CSF Movement After Lysergic Acid Diethylamide Ingestion
• VII. Identifying The Brain Correlates Of The Subjective Effects Of Cannabis That Users Find Beneficial
• VIII. Investigating the Physiological Effects Of THC and the Medical Potential Of CBD
• IX. Pilot Study of Psilocybin-Facilitated Addiction Treatment
• X. Investigating Changes in Local and Global Blood Flow and Remote Memory Access Brought about by Psilocybin
• XI. Future Studies and Studies receiving Beckley's support