Simple and complex visual hallucinations in altered states of consciousness

Tue Feb 27 2024 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

JZ Young Lecture Theatre | London

UCL Society for the Application of Psychedelics
Publisher/HostUCL Society for the Application of Psychedelics
Simple and complex visual hallucinations in altered states of consciousness
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You won't believe your eyes! PhD Student Oris Shenyan joins us to discuss her research on the brain mechanisms underlying hallucinations.
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Zoom link: https://ucl.zoom.us/j/99342982623
Abstract:

Visual hallucinations can be broadly divided into those of a simple or complex nature. In this talk I will discuss the evidence and theories underlying the generation of both types of hallucinations in the psychedelic state, in experimental manipulations and in patient groups. I will also discuss our most recent research paper, where we assess the contribution of visual stimulation in generating simple and complex experimentally induced hallucinations.


Bio:

Oris is a third-year PhD student based across the Child Vision Lab and the UNITy project at UCL. She uses behavioural methods, EEG and fMRI to understand the neural processes underpinning visual hallucinations induced experimentally and pharmacologically.

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JZ Young Lecture Theatre, G29 Medical Sciences and Anatomy Building, London, United Kingdom

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