Miss Amena Lloyd
Research project: Simulation of brain activity of healthy individuals under the influence of psychedelics using cellular automata.
Abstract
The aim of this project is to employ cellular automata to investigate and analyse, via simulation, the action of psychedelic drugs on brain activity, and in particular to investigate the short-term and long-term effects of these drugs when used for the treatment of depression.
- Research degree: PhD
- Title of project: Simulation of brain activity of healthy individuals under the influence of psychedelics using cellular automata.
- Research supervisor: Professor Andy Augousti
- Other research supervisor: Professor Jean-Christophe Nebel
Biography
BSc (Hons) Medical Biochemistry | Kingston University, London, United Kingdom | 2016
Clinical Trial Data Manager and Biospecimen Coordinator (Oncology) - Lung Unit | The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom | 2017
Areas of research interest
- Brain Modelling
- Theoretical Neuroscience
- Altered States of Consciousness
- Mental Health
- Technology
- Programming
- Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic Substances
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Medical Biochemistry, Kingston University, London, United Kingdom
Funding or awards received
- Kingston Gold Award