Who is this course for?

+ Facilitators/clinicians + General public + Community leaders + Scientists/researchers

Format & length

+ On-Demand, self-paced + Originally presented in three 1-hour live classes

Date & time

+ This course was originally presented live in April 2026

What do you get when you enroll?

+ Access to the recording of the live course in segmented modules + Opportunity to engage with a leading scientist in the psychedelic field 

By taking this course, you will be able to:

+ Understand the basic principles of scientific clinical trials, including those involving low doses of psychedelics and neuroimaging techniques. + Become fully versed and “caught up” on all scientific literature related to low doses of psychedelics to date. + Learn how to design and implement a clinical trial of low doses of psychedelics in approved and regulated settings. + Apply knowledge about the therapeutic potential of low doses of psychedelics in clinical settings.

Meet your instructor

Conor H. Murray, PhD Assistant Project Scientist, UCLA Conor H. Murray, PhD, is a neuroscientist at UCLA focused on the neurobiology of addiction and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. His research explores how compounds like LSD, psilocybin, and cannabis impact brain function, using tools like EEG and fMRI to study their effects. He currently leads a pilot study on psilocybin for cocaine use disorder and is a key contributor to UCLA’s Psychedelic Studies Initiative, working to better understand consciousness, mental health, and brain plasticity through innovative clinical research. He is also featured in James Fadiman’s newest book, Microdosing for Health, Healing and Enhanced Performance.

Course outline

4 Chapters · 13 Lessons

  1. 1

    Module 1

    1. Welcome to The Science of Microdosing: A Developing Field Free preview
    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Intro to Clinical Science

  2. 2

    Module 2

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The Science of Low Doses of Psychedelics

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      Overview - UChicago Microdose Study

  3. 3

    Module 3

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      3.1 Applying Knowledge of Microdosing from ‘Bench to Bedside'

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Quick Quiz

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      3.2 Quick Recap & Lead-in to Thought Exercise 1

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Thought Exercise 1: Design Your Own Clinical Trial

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      3.3 Closer look at Citizen Science: An alternative approach & Lead-in to Exercise 2

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      Thought Exercise 2: Clinical Decision-Making

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      3.4 Discussion of Thought Exercise 2 & Closing Remarks

  4. 4

    Course References & Resources

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      References

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Resources

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On-Demand Course The Science of Microdosing: A Developing Field

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