Nationally renowned for his trailblazing work on therapeutic psychoactive substances, Hutson spent nearly 40 years at the School of Pharmacy.
psychoactive pharmaceutical research
WARF Infuses Major Funding for Breakthrough Psychedelic Research
UW–Madison Center for Psychedelic Research and Education receives historic investment for cutting-edge mental health therapies and new public outreach lab to transform brain health care.
On a Quest for Safer Roads
School of Pharmacy Assistant Professor Heather Barkholtz and her collaborators study impairment in drivers who use alcohol and THC.
New Professorship Propels Psychedelic Science
Professor Paul Hutson is named the inaugural Thora Vervoren Professor for Research in Psychoactive Substances — the first pharmacy professorship of its kind.
New Master’s Programs Accelerate Student Careers Through Applied Learning
Unique industry internships and special projects augment graduate student experience in the Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation and Applied Drug Development programs.
Pharmacy Experts Webinar: Psilocybin, Ketamine & Behavioral Change in Mental Health Treatment
Listen to Associate Professor Cody Wenthur speak about the early stages of clinical trials using psilocybin and ketamine as treatments for challenging mental health conditions, as well as how the field is changing and growing.
Leading Lab in Photos: Behind the Scenes in the Wenthur Lab
See the people, processes, and equipment behind Assistant Professor Cody Wenthur’s exploration into psychoactive substances.
Understanding the Anxiety-Reducing Effects of Psilocybin
School of Pharmacy Assistant Professor Cody Wenthur and his team are shedding new light on the role of stress in psychedelic drug treatment for mental health disorders.
Assistant Professor Cody Wenthur Honored with Prestigious Vilas Award
Assistant Professor Cody Wenthur has been selected for one of UW–Madison’s highest faculty honors.
The School’s PharmD Students Get Ahead in Industry and Psychiatric Pharmacy
Through two new concentrations in the PharmD program, student pharmacists receive specialized training to advance their careers.