Human School
Working at the edge of life and death, in 2 medical specialties - emergency medicine and medical toxicology, Dr. Patil Armenian has seen a lot. Join Dr. Armenian as she shares stories & lessons (sometimes learned the hard way), interviews inspiring mentors, physicians, researchers & authors, and explores tools that can help navigate our busy lives. Though her philosophies were born in a busy Emergency Department, they apply to anyone trying to live a joyful life here on Earth. Welcome to Human School! Follow on IG @humanschoolpodcast & @patilarmenianmd
Human School
33. Psychedelic Chemistry with Paul Daley, PhD
Dr. Paul Daley is the co-founder, Chief Science Officer, and Chemist at the Alexander Shulgin Research Institute. He began to work with Dr. Alexander 'Sasha' Shulgin in 2007 to synthesize novel psychedelic compounds and co-author The Shulgin Index. In addition to his work in psychedelic chemistry, Dr. Daley has published extensively in the fields of integrated pest management, plant photosynthesis, environmental chemistry, and analytical instrumentation. In this episode, we discuss his work prior to the Shulgin lab including at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, discuss his work with the Shulgins, and thoughts about the future of psychedelics. We get into some nitty gritty chemistry details so this will be a treat for all the science fans out there!
For a background on Ann and Alexander 'Sasha' Shulgin, please listen to Human School Episode 26: Lessons from Ann and Sasha Shulgin
Books referenced in the episode:
Pihkal: Phenethylamines I Have Known and Loved by Alexander and Ann Shulgin
https://www.amazon.com/Pihkal-Chemical-Story-Alexander-Shulgin/dp/0963009605
Tihkal: Tryptamines I Have Known and Loved by Alexander and Ann Shulgin
https://www.amazon.com/Tihkal-Continuation-Alexander-Shulgin/dp/0963009699
The Shulgin Index: Psychedelic Phenethylamines and Related Compounds Vol.1
Websites I've referenced:
Shulgin Farm: shulginfarm.org
Alexander Shulgin Research Institute: shulginresearch.net
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