About RRPS
Rising Researchers in Psychedelic Science (RRPS) is an academic initiative connecting students and early-career researchers across Israel in the field of psychedelic science. The forum was established to create a structured interdisciplinary network across universities, hospitals, and research institutes.
Organizing Committee

Ophir Netzer
University of Haifa

Lisa Simon
University of Haifa

Jonathan Toledano
Weizmann Institute of Science

Uri Monsonego
Weizmann Institute of Science

Chloe Shevakh
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Tom Ben Tal
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Lior Kritzman
Reichmann University
Mission
RRPS aims to:
- Build a national research network
- Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration
- Support joint academic initiatives
- Promote knowledge exchange in psychedelic science
Why This Field
Psychedelic science is an emerging interdisciplinary field combining neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology, and pharmacology. RRPS supports the development of this field in Israel through structured academic collaboration.
Core Values
- Scientific rigor
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Academic integrity
- Ethical responsibility
- Open knowledge exchange
