David Nutt

Edmond J. Safra Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology and Director, Neuropsychopharmacology Unit in the Division of Brain Sciences

Professor David Nutt is Edmond J. Safra Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology at Imperial College London and Director of its Neuropsychopharmacology Unit. A psychiatrist and internationally recognised researcher, his work focuses on the effects of drugs on the brain, with particular interests in addiction, anxiety, depression, sleep and psychedelic therapies. He has published more than 500 research papers and numerous books and reports. Professor Nutt has held senior roles with organisations including the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology, European Brain Council and British Association of Psychopharmacology, and previously served as President of the British Neuroscience Association. He is also Chair of DrugScience and is widely engaged in public science communication.