[Partner Event] Science on Spiritual Health Symposium 2026
Keynote Speakers and Featured Presentation
- George Fitchett, DMin, PhD, Professor and Associate Dean for Research at RUSH University, whose pioneering work explores spiritual care interventions and integrative approaches to patient well-being.
- Boris Heifets, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford Medicine, internationally recognized for his research on the neuroscience of consciousness, empathy, and compassion.
- MOSAIC: Psychedelics and Religious Traditions, presented by Rabbi Jay Michaelson, JD, PhD, exploring culturally competent care for individuals with psychedelic experiences and evidence-based dialogue on therapeutic access and clinical applications.
Together, Drs. Fitchett, Heifets, and Michaelson will guide participants through a rigorous and reflective exploration of how cross-disciplinary research can inspire holistic models of care that honor both mind and spirit.
“The Science on Spiritual Health Symposium reflects Emory’s leadership in advancing innovation that unites clinical practice, spiritual care, and scientific inquiry,” said Dr. George H. Grant, Executive Director, Emory Spiritual Health and Emory Center for Psychedelics and Spirituality.
Access and Registration
On-site access is available for a $50 registration fee, and online streaming access is available for $25. Emory Healthcare staff, Emory University faculty, staff, and students may attend free of charge with advance registration.
To register or learn more, please visit: https://psychedelics.emory.edu/index.html.
Media Contact
Eloise Reid
Email: eloise.reid@emoryhealthcare.org