Erica Li (she/her) is a third year undergraduate Integrated Science student with a concentration in Psychology at McMaster University. She is a research assistant at the Canadian Centre for Psychedelic Science in Toronto, where she contributes to the first clinical trial investigating the therapeutic potential of psilocybin microdosing for depression.
Erica is the founder and co-president of the McMaster Psychedelic Society, a vibrant group that fosters the development of psychedelic community and scholarship for students and faculty. She currently coordinates monthly academic seminars through the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Canada, bridging the gap between academia and the wider community and enhancing the accessibility of Canadian psychedelic research.
Erica’s involvement in psychedelic advocacy began in 2020. Her interests encompass mental health, neuroscience, scientific communication, and making art. She aspires to pursue graduate studies to propel her into a career marked by discovery, innovation, and profound impact on mental health therapies.