Across two panels, Irish investors and entrepreneurs will discuss the technology and science fuelling this sector, the funding landscape and flow of investment, and the challenges working in a heavily regulated area rife with consumer stigma.

The topic for our first panel covers ‘Clinical psychedelics: Drug development, talking therapy and commercialisation’, and features speakers from Clerkenwell Health (Europe’s first commercial clinical research organisation for psychedelics), ATAI Life Sciences (the Christian Angermayer founded NASDAQ-listed drug developer), and PharmAla Biotech (Canadian biotech manufacturing MDMA for global trials) and Trinity College Dublin (who run trials in Tallaght Hospital for psychedelic international drug developers).

The second panel ‘Modern mental health: Mental health online, in the workplace, and on a retreat’ features speakers from Frankie Health (Irish tech startup that exited to mental health giant Unmind) and Anna Clifford (a rising star of the Irish comedy scene and RTE host).

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MEET OUR PANELISTS:

PANEL 1

Jenny Maguire 

Jenny Maguire is the Senior Director of Communications at ATAI life Sciences, a clinical-stage biotechnology company involved in transforming the treatment of mental health disorders. The Christian Angermeyer founded, NASDAQ-listed investment group were involved in COMPASS Pathways and other neurological and mental health startups. 

Dr John Kelly

Dr John Kelly is the most active psychedelic researcher in Ireland. Dr Kelly is a principal investigator on several psychedelic therapy clinical trials in Dublin and has recently been successful in completing groundbreaking research looking at psilocybin for treatment resistant depression. Dr Kelly’s work significantly contributes to advancing the field of psychedelic-assisted therapies. 

Dr Shane Morris

Dr Shane Morris is the Chief Operating Officer of PharmaAla Biotech, a Canadian Biotechnology company involved in sourcing clinical-grade MDMA and novel MDXX compounds for scientific research and commercial use. Shane’s is responsible for leading operations for the production and distribution of EU-GMP grade MDMA products. He was previously the Chief Product Officer for Aurora Cannabis, leading world class regulatory affairs teams that managed the largest number of cannabis site licences in Canada.

PANEL 2
Dr Iain Jordan 

Dr Iain Jordan is a senior doctor and the Clinical Director at Clerkenwell Health, Europe’s first commercial clinical research centre for psychedelic clinical trials. Iain is also an Honorary senior Lecturer at The University of Oxford and has worked as a Consultant psychiatrist at Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundations Trust. Ian’s work in Clerkenwell Health involves performing in-clinic psychedelic assisted therapy experiences to treat a range of mental health disorders from Alcohol Use Disorder to Treatment Resistant Depression. 

James McGann  

James McGann is the chief of staff at Unmind, a workplace mental health platform offering clinically-supported tools designed to create a healthier environment and more productive organisations. In 2020, James launched the Frankie Health app to connect employees with therapists to improve mental health in the workplace. The technology from this app was acquired by Unmind, which now allows employees to access a global network of health practitioners. James is also involved in supporting early-stage startups with angel investments, including Umba, Kota, and Clerkenwell Health. 

Dr Tara Logan-Buckley  

Dr Tara Logan-Buckley is a chartered doctor of Clinical Psychology and the director of Text About It,  a free, anonymous messaging service that has been successful in providing immediate support for mental health and wellbeing. Tara has an extensive history of working in the mental health care industry in both private, public forensic and corporate settings. Tara is also the Director of Reflections Psychology Services, working as a clinical Psychologist in private practice for individual therapy or assessment based, while also delivering masterclasses to corporate clients about mental health in the workplace. Tara is also involved in Rugby Players Ireland to give individual therapy to professionals.