Psyence BioMed Chief of Global Impact to Speak at Psychedelic Science 2025
Investors, Entrepreneurs, and Industry Experts to Convene at the Premier Psychedelic Science Business Forum hosted by Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
June 18, 2025 8:30 AM EDT | Source: Psyence Biomedical Ltd.
Denver, Colorado--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2025) - Psyence Biomedical Ltd. (NASDAQ: PBM) ("Psyence BioMed" or the "Company") today announced that Psychedelic Science 2025 ("PS2025") - the world's largest international gathering focused on psychedelic research, biopharma, medicine, policy, and culture, hosted by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) - has selected Mary-Elizabeth Gifford, Psyence BioMed's Chief of Global Impact, as a featured speaker in its Business Track at the highly anticipated conference taking place June 16-20, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. Gifford will join:
- Jody Aufrichtig - Founder and Board Chair, Psyence BioMed
- Tony Budden - Founder and CEO, PsyLabs
- Kabir Nath - CEO, COMPASS Pathways
- Doug Drysdale - CEO, Cybin Inc.
- Cosmo Feilding Mellen - CEO, Beckley Psytech
- Tim Schlidt - Co-Founder and Partner, Palo Santo
- Lindsay Hoover - Co-Founder and Managing Partner, JLS Fund
- Protik Basu - Managing Partner, Helena
"Collaboration and cooperation is the way forward to build this sector and to make the world better for all," said Psyence BioMed founder Aufrichtig who will be among other founders and experts in finance, entrepreneurship, and industry development anchoring this global event.
"With billions of dollars flowing into psychedelic research, drug development, and emerging therapeutic models, PS2025's Business Track will offer essential insights into the commercial landscape of this field" according to the event organizers who also note: "From cross-sector policy innovators to regulatory changemakers and emerging leaders in psychedelic infrastructure, PS2025's Business Track spotlights the forces shaping how psychedelics move from research to real world impact."
PsyLabs CEO Budden accepted the invitation to PS2025 he said, because: "Truth, traceability, and transparency are essential in setting the gold standard for nature-derived pharmaceutical psychoactive compounds, and we welcome PS2025 as an important step forward in deepening the global conversation and elevating accountability - for the sake of our shareholders and also our patients."
Psyence BioMed has been invited to present on business ethics in a panel session, "We are the Guardrails: Profit with Purpose." As the Chief of Global Impact for Psyence Biomed, the first Nasdaq-listed biopharma with a focus on developing nature-derived (non-synthetic) psilocybin medicine for FDA approval, Gifford works in Washington, DC, to build bridges between research, regulation, and patient care.
A collaborative voice for psychedelic medicine, palliative care, and mental health on Capitol Hill and elsewhere, Gifford welcomed the invitation to elevate discussion of ethics at the upcoming MAPS gathering saying "Psychedelic business ethics sets a bright and golden standard for integrity that honors both patient care and shareholder value."
"A physician-led and patient-centered psychedelic biopharma, Psyence BioMed is guided by 'Profit with Purpose," said Gifford, adding, "I look forward to sharing our Psyence BioMed best practices at Psychedelic Science 2025."
About Psyence Biomed:
Psyence Biomedical Ltd. (NASDAQ: PBM) is one of the few multi-asset, vertically integrated biopharmaceutical companies specializing in psychedelic-based therapeutics. It is the first life sciences biotechnology company focused on developing nature-derived (non-synthetic) psilocybin and ibogaine-based psychedelic medicine to be listed on Nasdaq. We are dedicated to addressing unmet mental health needs, particularly in palliative care. The name 'Psyence' merges 'psychedelics' and 'science,' reflecting the company's commitment to an evidence-based approach in developing safe, effective, and FDA-approved nature-derived psychedelic treatments for a broad range of mental health disorders.
Learn more at www.psyencebiomed.com and on LinkedIn.
About Psychedelic Science 2025
Psychedelic Science 2025 (PS2025), hosted by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is the world's leading psychedelic conference. Returning to the Colorado Convention Center in Denver from June 16-20, 2025, this five-day event brings together a global community of scientists, therapists, policymakers, cultural leaders, and advocates to explore the forefront of psychedelic research, therapy, and culture. PS2025 will feature expert speakers; hands-on workshops; community events with art, music, and mindfulness activities; and scholarship opportunities to support broad participation.
Since its inception in 2010, the Psychedelic Science conference series has fostered knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and community-building within the psychedelic ecosystem. Join thousands of attendees as we explore the transformative potential of psychedelics and shape the future of mental health, policy, and cultural understanding. For more information and registration details, visit psychedelicscience.org, and follow on X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
ABOUT MAPS
Founded in 1986, MAPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana. MAPS' conference flagship, Psychedelic Science, has been the leading convening of the psychedelic community since 2010. MAPS incubated Lykos Therapeutics, a drug-development public benefit company, and the Zendo Project, a leader in psychedelic harm reduction. Since MAPS was founded, philanthropic donors and grantors have given more than $150 million to advance research, change drug policy, and evolve education in the field of psychedelics.
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