CU Denver Psychedelics Experts

Jim Grigsby, PhD

Professor, Executive Director, CU Denver Center for Psychedelic Research
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Colorado Denver

Jim Grigsby is a neuroscientist and clinical psychologist/neuropsychologist at CU Denver. His research has been funded since 1992 by NIH, Medicare, HRSA, the Department of Defense, and other federal and private agencies and foundations. He is co-editor of the Handbook of Medical Hallucinogens.

Grigsby has appeared in various media outlets including 5280 Magazine and Colorado Public Radio. He is available for TV, print, radio, and podcast interviews. 

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Vivian Shyu, PhD

Professor, Director of Training and Education, CU Denver Center for Psychedelic Research
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Colorado Denver

Vivian Shyu is a teaching professor in CU Denver’s Psychology Department with research focused on psychedelic drug use and legislative change. As a trained psychedelic-assisted facilitator, she applies her expertise in cognitive psychology and neuroscience to the development of robust training programs, with the aim of ensuring safe and effective practices in this evolving field.

Shyu has appeared in various media outlets including Westword and the Colorado Today CPR podcast. She is available for TV, print, radio, and podcast interviews. 

Marty Otañez, PhD

Associate Professor of Anthropology
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Colorado Denver

Marty Otañez is an associate professor in CU Denver's Anthropology Department. He studies the patterns of psilocybin use, stigma reduction, and indigenous knowledge about psilocybin. 

Otañez has appeared in various media outlets including Boulder Weekly and the Colorado Sun. He is available for TV, print, radio, and podcast interviews.