Past talk · Tuesday, 22 September 2026
From Renaissance to Confluence: A paradigm shift in Global South psychedelic science
Dr. Adana Omágua-Kambeba
About the talk
How can psychedelic science build more reciprocal relationships with the Indigenous communities whose knowledge has helped shape the field? Through the concept of Cosmic Diplomacy, Adana Omágua-Kambeba explores dialogue between Indigenous and Western sciences grounded in respect and intercultural collaboration.
The talk considers partnerships among Indigenous communities, universities, health professionals, and the pharmaceutical industry. Confluence invites different knowledge traditions to meet while retaining their distinct perspectives, with shared responsibility for people, territories, and the future of health.
About the speaker
Dr. Adana Omágua-Kambeba is a physician and knowledge keeper of the Omágua-Kambeba people of the Brazilian Amazon. She studied medicine at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Her work connects Indigenous medicine, Western science, and intercultural dialogue, approaching health through relationships with community, territory, plants, and ancestors.
Time and venue
19:00–20:30
KOL-F-101 · UZH Main Building
Free public lecture · Zürich
