Clinical research, reimagined.

Our rare expertise in mental health and psychedelic-assisted trials allows us to move faster and deliver better results.

Clinical Team

  • Dr Paul Morrison

    Dr Paul Morrison

    Chief Investigator

    20 years' experience in lab-based psychopharmacology and psychiatry. Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at King’s College London.​ Designed and coordinated numerous cannabinoid and ketamine trials with over 200 participants

  • Isaac Appiah

    Isaac Appiah

    Site Director

    19 years of clinical and leadership experience in the NHS, CROs, and pharma, leading clinical and operational teams to optimise performance and processes. PhD in Health Science and recipient of the prestigious Rosemary Pope Fund Award for contributions to healthcare education and practice.

  • Mike Fisher

    Mike Fisher

    Associate Site Director & Lead Clinical Rater

    Over 15 years’ experience in psychiatric and CNS research, with contribution to over 100 clinical trials (phase I-III) spanning operations, site anagement, psychedelics and clinical rating across a broad range of CNS indications.

  • Rebeca James

    Rebeca James

    Senior Clinical Trials Manager

    Over 12 years’ experience working with global CROs and top ten Pharma and Biotech as a Clinical Project Manager, including Icon, Syneos Health and Iqvia. Broad range of experience in the set-up and delivery of trials from phase I-IV in Oncology, CNS and imaging.​

  • Jake Bomford

    Jake Bomford

    Project & Feasibility Manager

    9 years in the industry working across big pharma, CRO and start-ups, including J&J, IQVIA and Parexel. Moving across multiple different functions and therapy areas. Most recently specialising in phase one healthy volunteers.

  • Dr Adam Shuman

    Dr Adam Shuman

    Clinical Development and Senior Research Physician

    Medical doctor and neuroscience graduate from Cambridge University and UCL. Co-founder of UCL Society for the Application of Psychedelics. Previously a researcher in clinical trials in the field of neuropsychiatry in the NHS.

  • Dr Enya Cooney

    Dr Enya Cooney

    Clinical Research Physician

    Medical Doctor and graduate from UCL and Kings College London. 6 years of in-hospital experience, working mainly in Intensive care. Experienced research physician primarily in the neurodegeneration space, focusing on ASD, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

  • Dr Ivelin Trifonov

    Dr Ivelin Trifonov

    Senior Research Physician and Principal Investigator

    Medical Doctor with a specialty in ENT, bringing 19 years of experience in clinical settings, including within the NHS hospitals. Experienced Research Physician across various therapeutic areas, with a particular interest in neuropsychiatric clinical trials.  

  • Victor Jardim

    Victor Jardim

    Senior Research Nurse

    20 years’ clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, including 10 years in Clinical Research and Leadership in the NHS as Research Nurse and Senior Research Nurse in various fields: Cardiovascular, Critical Care, Oncology, Mental Health and Rare Diseases.

  • Grazia Freni

    Grazia Freni

    Senior Research Nurse

    14 years of experience as a nurse in the fields of Alzheimer’s and Dementia including 6 years of research experience in emergency departments.

  • Jasvir Bassa

    Jasvir Bassa

    Clinical Trial Pharmacist​

    GPhC registered pharmacist with over 5 years' experience working within the NHS, specialising in Neurosciences and Clinical Trials. ​

  • Ben Gaughan

    Ben Gaughan

    Study Coordinator

    MSc Psychological Therapies graduate from Queen Mary University. Previously worked as Head of Research at NHS Early Intervention in Psychosis Service, with clinical experience at Islington Mind.

  • Meg Quinn

    Meg Quinn

    Patient Recruitment Manager

    BSc Experimental Psychology graduate from the University of Bristol,. Previously worked as an editor and manager for the Advanced Therapies Congress, specialising in Cell and Gene Therapies.

  • Andrea La Medica

    Research Nurse

    Qualified as a nurse in 2015 at the University of La Sapienza in Rome. Experience working in acute hospital settings in Kent and across multiple sites in London. Spent a year in clinical research at Imperial College with Phase II and III trials.

  • Ali Karakas

    Ali Karakas

    Clinical Trial Administrator

    MSci in Pharmacology from King's College London, carried out research tackling antibiotic resistance and worked previously as an administrator in trial investigating Alzheimer's disease.

  • Chloe Calbo Engin

    Chloe Calbo Engin

    Clinical Trials Administrator

    Psychology MScR graduate from the University of Edinburgh. Has worked in academic research for 4 years, with onsite work conducted in Poland, France, USA, and UK.

  • Cassandra Gelmon

    Cassandra Gelmon

    Junior Research Therapist

    Trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy but has since transitioned to a more integrative approach, incorporating elements of relational, humanistic, and trauma-informed principles into her therapeutic practice.

  • Faith-Grace Ameku

    Faith-Grace Ameku

    Clinical Trials Administrator

    BSc in Biomedicine from the University of Skovde, Sweden. Experienced in admin and data related work but passionate about clinical research to improve quality of life.

  • Rachael Gaffney

    Rachael Gaffney

    Research Nurse

    15 years nursing experience across multiple specialties and over 10 years of experience leading teams, improving services and managing complex clinical research in the NHS and private sectors.

  • Poonam Chima

    Poonam Chima

    Administrative Manager

    Experience in the NHS and private healthcare, managing patient scheduling, site logistics and trial administration with strong skills in compliance and audit readiness.

  • Fatuma Hussein

    Fatuma Hussein

    Research Operations Assistant

    BSc Pharmaceutical Science graduate with experience in clinical trials and community pharmacy. Skilled in the management of investigational products and regulatory compliance.

  • Ana Herrera Jimenez

    Ana Herrera Jimenez

    Study coordinator & Senior Research Nurse

    Over 8 years of experience in acute settings and neurology, including research and study coordinating roles at UCL in Multiple Sclerosis and Inherited White Matter Disorders studies. 

  • Nathaniel Alemu

    Nathaniel Alemu

    Healthcare Assistant

    BSc in Biomedical Science from King's College London, carried out research on clinical study recruitment. 2 years of Healthcare Assistant experience at a CRO.

Commercial Team

  • Dr Henry Fisher

    Dr Henry Fisher

    Chief Scientific Officer

    Oxford PhD in CNS drug delivery. Started his career at the Beckley Foundation in 2015. Since then Henry has founded three companies in the psychedelics and cannabis sectors and advised clients on R&D strategies, IP generation and research operations. ​

  • Tom McDonald

    Tom McDonald

    Chief Executive Officer

    Background in the biopharmaceutical sector including 18 months at IQVIA (formerly Quintilles-IMS, the world’s largest CRO) alongside experience across 5 of the global top 10 pharma companies.

  • Sam Lewis

    Sam Lewis

    Chief Financial Officer

    FCCA qualified accountant with 10 years of restructuring, M&A strategy and commercial diligence for corporate clients at PwC’s Deals team in London and then as financial director at Hanway Associates.

  • George McBride

    George McBride

    Chief Commercial Officer

    Commercial barrister turned drug policy reform advocate. Co-founded Hanway Associates, a strategic advisory firm working in the nascent European cannabis sector. Previously worked at Beckley Foundation and Volteface.

  • Arda Ozcubukcu

    Arda Ozcubukcu

    Marketing Manager

    Researcher in health and innovation systems, consulting European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Co-founded NeuroSight, a drug harm reduction consultancy.

  • Mehul Vaghani

    Mehul Vaghani

    Corporate Development Manager

    Former start-up co-founder with a background in growth and operations in health tech and media. Philosophy, Politics and Economics graduate from the University of Oxford.

  • Aroshi Kalutharavithana

    Financial Manager

    CIMA Chartered Global Management Accountant. Over the 10+ years of service, served in senior financial roles in multinational and international corporations, driving strategic financial growth and operational excellence.

  • Rob Pluske

    Rob Pluske

    Business Development Executive

    9 years of global drug development experience with a background in project delivery of Phase I-III trials across a range of therapeutic areas and more recently, a range of commercial roles at small and large CROs in Australia and the UK.

  • Ingrid Zambrano

    Ingrid Zambrano

    Accounts Assistant

    Experienced in accounts payable and accounts receivable, now transitioning into the research and development sector. Detail-oriented and organised, currently pursuing an ACCA qualification to further develop financial expertise.

Quality Team

  • Katie Neville

    Katie Neville

    Head of Quality

    15 years of clinical research experience across public and commercial sectors, with a background in operational delivery before moving into quality assurance and regulatory affairs. Worked closely with regulators including the MHRA and HRA.

  • Laura Wilson

    Laura Wilson

    Quality Assurance Manager

    6 years of experience in clinical trials conducted across industry, hospital sites and academic institutions, with over 4 years of experience auditing across a range of GxP areas and a degree in neuroscience.

  • Samiyah Osman

    Samiyah Osman

    Quality Assurance Assistant 

    Psychology graduate with experience in clinical, research and administrative roles within the NHS and community settings. Committed to supporting mental health through evidence-based practice.

Our world-class principal investigators and advisors are thought leaders who have shaped their respective fields.

Principal Investigators

  • Dr Paul Morrison

    Dr Paul Morrison

    20 years experience in pharmacology & psychiatry. Hon. Sen. Lecturer at King’s College London. Designed numerous trials with >200 participants.​

  • Dr Mallika Punukollu

    Dr Mallika Punukollu

    Consultant Psychiatrist and Hon. Sen. Lecturer at Uni. of Glasgow, with 17 years experience in mental health. Led NHS and commercial trials as Sen. Researcher.

  • Dr Babatunde Oyesile

    Dr Babatunde Oyesile

    Principal, Chief, and National lead to 120 trials at leading CROs and hospitals in the last decade. Also medical monitoring expert​.

  • Dr Liliana Galindo Guarin

    Dr Liliana Galindo Guarin

    Affil. Asst. Professor at University of Cambridge. Also Medical Leader in Psychosis at Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS FT​.

  • Dr Conor Clerkin-Olive

    Dr Conor Clerkin-Olive

    Expertise in clinical drug development and phase I – IV studies as clinical research physician in Re:Cognition Health, Quotient Sciences and Protas.

Advisors

  • Dr Ann Hayes

    22 years at GSK, most recently as Therapeutic Director for CNS diseases. Co-founder of three drug discovery companies and board member of several others.

  • Dr David Erritzoe

    Clinical Director and Deputy Head of the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London. Consultant Psychiatrist at CNWL Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

  • Dr Dea Siggaard Stenbæk

    Associate Professor at University of Copenhagen and Copenhagen University Hospital. Honorary Clinical Research Fellow in Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial.

  • Dr Kim Kuypers

    Associate Professor at Maastricht University, at the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience. PhD focused on memory and risk-taking during MDMA intoxication.

  • Ladi Greenseet

    UK&I Head of Start-up Ventures and Open Innovation at Accenture. Over 10 years experience working across a range of digital strategy, analytics and technology transformation projects.

  • Dan Murray-Serter

    CEO and Founder of braincare company, Heights Braincare. Host of the UK's #1 business podcast, Secret Leaders.

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