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Sophia Armand is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Social Sciences. Her academic work focuses on the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and psychedelic research, with particular emphasis on understanding the role of serotonin in psychological processes.
Dr. Armand's research primarily examines the role of brain serotonin in psychological processes such as cognition, mood, and consciousness. She is particularly interested in how serotonergic psychedelics like psilocybin affect the human mind and how these substances can be used safely and ethically in psychotherapy to treat conditions like depression and OCD. Her interdisciplinary approach combines questionnaires, interviews, and neuroimaging techniques including fMRI and PET. Key research areas include psychedelic research, psilocybin-assisted therapy, neurophenomenology, and clinical applications for mental health disorders.
Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on psychedelic mechanisms and antidepressant effects. Major themes include psilocybin's effects on cerebral blood flow and emotional processing, escitalopram's impact on synaptic density and reinforcement learning, and the relationship between depression treatment and sexual function. Her work shows significant media attention with some publications covered by hundreds of news outlets and substantial academic engagement.
Dr. Armand frequently collaborates with researchers at the University of Copenhagen, particularly with G.M. Knudsen, D.S. Stenbæk, and P.M. Fisher, indicating involvement in established research groups focused on neuropsychopharmacology and psychedelic studies. Her work sits at the cutting edge of psychedelic science, which has seen renewed interest after decades of research restrictions.
