Isis Rita Anzel Koutrouli is a preclinical researcher at the National Institute of Mental Health (NUDZ) and a PhD candidate at the 3rd Medical Faculty of Charles University in Prague, working under the supervision of Dr. Tomáš Páleníček at the Psychedelic Research Center. Her research investigates the therapeutic potential of psychedelics in drug addiction through multi-level approaches.
She studied Biology and earned an MSc in Neurosciences in Athens, Greece, building a solid scientific foundation in cellular signalling and molecular pharmacology. Her previous work as a Medical Advisor for leading pharmaceutical companies gave her firsthand experience at the intersection of science, medicine, and industry. Drawing from this background, she is exploring how basic research can inform clinical perspectives. Particularly interested in the intersection of neuropharmacology, altered states of consciousness, and the molecular signatures of psychedelics, she aims to help bridge these areas through her research.
She has been co-organizing psychedelic conferences and workshops and is an active member of uniMIND in Prague. As a participant in both local and international psychedelic communities, she contributes to discussions that bridge neuroscience research with emerging topics in the psychedelic field. Isis is committed to fostering dialogue between the Greek scientific community and the global psychedelic movement. Through her work and public engagement, she hopes to contribute to reclaiming Greece’s intellectual heritage while supporting the development of a rigorous, ethical paradigm for psychedelic science.