The group seeks to learn more about the effects of intranasal 5-MeO-DMT on brain activity and the processes that underlie psychedelic experiences’ reported “mystical experiences” and ego disintegration events. The project, which is being directed by Imperial College London doctoral student Tommaso Barba, is being overseen by Drs. Christopher Timmermann and David Erritzoe. The study is expected to yield preliminary results in 2026.