- Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Dalhousie University
- Research Scientist, Queen's University, Ontario
Dr. Elena Koning is a neuroscientist, author, and knowledge translator affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry and Maritime Eating & Appearance Laboratory at Dalhousie University, and the Centre for Psychedelics Health & Research at Queen’s University.
Her research interests include evaluating the clinical utility of psilocybin (i.e., the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms) as a tool to enhance gold-standard psychotherapy for eating disorders, among broader therapeutic applications.
Elena has a passion for teaching and communicating evidence-based ideas in accessible, creative formats.
Experience
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–presentPhD Candidate, Queen's University, Ontario
Education
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2021Queen's University, Master of Science in Neurosciences
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2020Queen's University , Bachelors of Science (Honours) in Life Sciences
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- Location: Halifax, NS, Canada
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