Grace Blest-Hopley

Dr Grace Blest-Hopley is a neuroscientist with ten years of experience researching cannabis, cannabinoids, and psychedelics. Grace completed her PhD in Neuroscience at King’s College London and serves as the Chief Scientific Officer at NWPharma Tech.

She is the Research Director of the Heroic Hearts Project, a charity that supports combat veterans with mental health challenges resulting from trauma and is also the founder of Hystelica, a community focused on understanding women’s biology for safe and effective psychedelic use.

In addition to her research and professional roles, she serves as an officer in the British Army Reserve. Dr. Blest-Hopley advocates for the therapeutic potential of these substances and strives to advance the field of psychedelic research. Her work contributes to improving the well-being of individuals in need, particularly combat veterans, while also promoting a better understanding of women’s biology in relation to psychedelics.