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Advancing the frontiers of consciousness research
Founded in 2019, the Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies (IACS) is a 501(c)(3) research laboratory using immersive, experiential technology, neuromodulation, neurofeedback, and altered states to study consciousness. Specifically, our aim is to precisely capture, model, and provide an at-will instantiation of discrete states of consciousness that beget positive behavioral outcomes. Our current focus is on fostering meditative and entheogenic experiences. IACS operates out of a modern research laboratory in Santa Monica, CA
Ethos
We’re a team of scientists driven by a selfless pursuit of knowledge. We push the boundaries of discovery to help make known the unknown. We hope our efforts help to promote collective human flourishing.
Pathos
We build and evaluate personalized, experiential technology that aims to promote inner peace, dissolve limiting beliefs, and foster pro-social behavior.
Logos
We conduct empirical and theoretical scientific investigations with a dedication to accuracy and integrity, while also cultivating an open-minded perspective.
Meet The Team
Management
Senior Research Scientists
Strategic Council
Junior Research Scientists
Research Assistants
Research Consultants
Alumni
Mathilda Guttenberg, Joshua Gerber, Theo Tobel, Hayley Sullivan, Rebecah Kaplan, Anna Riggs, Sam Zuzick, Aidan Cone, Ethan Diana, Dongfang Tian, Scott MacLaren
Nina Tartibi, Aditya Patil, Lily Goren, Mackenzie Tuong, Tammy Dinh, Jazmine Morales, Inessa Sevantsian, Maria Petrescu, Montana James, Gwyneth Schoenbaum, Elizabeth Gukasyan, MacKenzie Drury, Charlotte Kehinde Adetoun, Gianna Narula, Aylah Karim, Gina Jackson, Kelly Vu, Teresa Garcia, Ursula Pollack, Asli Sara Bilgili, Erim Habib, Max Vlasto, Jonathan Paras, Daphne Zhang, Jyztine Reyes, Katara Dakota, Megan Freeman, Ressan Quinto, Talya Karay
Our Lab
Paolina Aguila, Kabir Seth, Nicole Zheng, Nathan Truong
Nina Tartibi, Aditya Patil, Lily Goren, Mackenzie Tuong, Tammy Dinh, Jazmine Morales, Inessa Sevantsian, Maria Petrescu, Montana James, Gwyneth Schoenbaum, Elizabeth Gukasyan, MacKenzie Drury, Charlotte Kehinde Adetoun, Gianna Narula, Aylah Karim, Gina Jackson, Kelly Vu, Teresa Garcia, Ursula Pollack, Asli Sara Bilgili, Erim Habib, Max Vlasto, Jonathan Paras, Daphne Zhang, Jyztine Reyes, Katara Dakota, Megan Freeman, Ressan Quinto, Talya Karay, Mathilda Guttenberg, Joshua Gerber, Theo Tobel, Hayley Sullivan, Rebecah Kaplan, Anna Riggs, Sam Zuzick, Aidan Cone, Ethan Diana, Dongfang Tian, Scott MacLaren
Collaborators
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