Ron Shore, PhD
Dr. Shore is the Co-Principal Investigator of the Canadian Network for Psychedelic-Assisted Cancer Therapy and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Queen's University.
Ron has thirty-five years' experience in health, health care, community and public health, mental health and addictions, ethno-psycho-pharmacology, brain health and neuroscience, psychedelics, cannabinoids and other novel therapeutics, research, knowledge synthesis and clinical trial methodology. A compelling public speaker and experienced consultant, Dr. Shore excels as a bridge between research and practice, science and real-world change.
Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Queen's University
Scientific Advisor, Centre for Psychedelics Health and Research at Providence Care
Research Associate, Providence Care and Kingston General Hospital Research Institute
Recent Publications and Media
Current Research Projects
Canadian Network for Psychedelic-assisted Cancer Therapy (CAN-PACT)
Co-Principal Investigator, University of Calgary and Queen's University.
Lifting Indigenous Voices and Experiences in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and Healing (LIVE-PATH)
Mayo, L (PI). University of Calgary.
Safety and Efficacy of Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy for Demoralization Syndrome
A pilot study in patients diagnosed with advanced stage cancer. Hernandorena, (PI), Queen's University.
EEG Biomarkers and their Use in Psychedelic Therapy Research: A Systematic Review
Prennan, Nick. Master's Student Project. Centre for Neuroscience Studies, Queen's University.
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy and Ketamine for PTSD
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces with Chronic Pain. Salomons, Tim (PI). Hotel Dieu Hospital Chronic Pain Clinic and Department of Psychology, Queen's University.
Phase II DMT Clinical Trial for Treatment Resistant Depression
Multi-centre Double-blind, Randomized Placebo-controlled Trial to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Repeated Doses of VLS-OI Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) Buccal Thin Film in Participants with Treatment Resistant Depression. Soares, C (PI). Centre for Psychedelics Health and Research at Providence Care. Sub-investigator.
Phase 2a Psilocybin Trial for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Placebo-Controlled Randomized, Double-Blind Trial to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Preliminary Efficacy of Psilocybin in Oral Solution in Adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Soares, C (PI). Centre for Psychedelics Health and Research at Providence.
Psilocybin and Motivational Enhancement Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorder
Investigator and Lead Trial Therapist. Soares, C (PI), Queen's University.
Consultation Services
Dr. Shore may be available for consultations with organizations, companies and individuals in areas of his scientific and organizational expertise. Contact Ron for inquiries.
Presentations, Workshops and Public Speaking
Dr. Shore is a sought-out public speaker and skilled presenter. Contact Ron for availability.