Paul Liknaitzky

Dr Paul Liknaitzky is Head of the Clinical Psychedelic Lab, and Senior Research Fellow within the Dept of Psychiatry at Monash University. He has played a central role in establishing the field of clinical psychedelic research in Australia, and is the Principal Investigator on a program of psychedelic trials.

Liknaitzky leads the country’s largest and most experienced group of psychedelic researchers and clinicians and collaborates with numerous psychedelic groups nationally and internationally. In Australia, Paul established the first psychedelic lab, coordinated the first applied psychedelic therapist training program, obtained the first industry funding for psychedelic research, and co-convenes the Australasian Research Group on Psychedelic Science. Together with clinical and industry colleagues, he co-founded Australia’s first purpose-built psychedelic-assisted therapy clinic, Clarion.

Paul’s work investigates novel applications for psychedelic therapies, translates evidence into best clinical practice, explores under-examined risks, delivers next-generation therapist training, and improves access and affordability.