Science on Spiritual Health Symposium 2026
Emory Torch and Trumpet Awardees with George H. Grant, MDiv, PhD, Executive Director, Emory Spiritual Health and the Director of the Emory Center for Psychedelics and Spirituality. From left to right; Maureen Shelton, George Grant, and Barbara Rothbaum
Barbara Rothbaum, PhD awarded the Emory 2026 Torch and Trumpet Award from George H. Grant , MDiv, PhD, Executive Director, Emory Spiritual Health and the Director of the Emory Center for Psychedelics and Spirituality
Roman Palitsky introduces Dr. Jay Michaelson.
The Mosaic Project – Dr. Jay Michaelson
Keynote: Dr. Boris Heifets, MD, PhD
Refreshments and networking in the foyer
Recognition of CCSH: Rev. Maureen Shelton, MDiv, ACPE, CCSH-RT
Matthew Shelton playing a song as recognition of Maureen Shelton receiving the Emory Torch and Trumpet award from George H. Grant, MDiv, PhD, Executive Director, Emory Spiritual Health and the Director of the Emory Center for Psychedelics and Spirituality.
Jennifer Mascaro introduces Dr. George Fitchett, DMin, PhD
Keynote: Dr. George Fitchett, DMin, PhD
Conversation with Dr. Fitchett and Dr. Heifets (moderated by Chuck Raison)
Closing remarks by George Grant on key takeaways, acknowledgments and call to action.
March 25, 2026 from 1PM - 5:30PM (EST)
Location: Emory Alumni Memorial University Center in Harland Cinema
Experience powerful perspectives from leaders in spiritual health and psychedelic medicine.
Event Recordings
Opening Welcome – Charles “Chuck” Raison
Charles “Chuck” Raison, MD, Director of Spiritual Health Research, Emory Spiritual Health and Professor, University of Wisconsin at Madison hosts the 2026 Science on Spiritual Health Symposium
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Barbara Rothbaum Awarded a 2026 Torch and Trumpet Award
George H. Grant, MDiv, PhD, Executive Director, Emory Spiritual Health and the Director of the Emory Center for Psychedelics and Spirituality, presents a 2026 Torch and Trumpet Award to Barbara Rothbaum, PhD, Science Director of the Emory Center for Psychedelics and Spirituality.
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The Mosaic Project
Jay Michaelson, JD, PhD, Field Scholar at the Emory Center for Psychedelics and Spirituality introduces a major initiative to explore the relationship of religious traditions and sacred culture with psychedelic-assisted healing.
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What We Called Noise: New tools for the science of hope, dreams and transformation
Boris D. Heifets, MD, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine (by courtesy) Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford presents at the Science on Spiritual Health Symposium 2026.
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Maureen Shelton Awarded a 2026 Torch and Trumpet Award
George H. Grant, MDiv, PhD, Executive Director, Emory Spiritual Health and the Director of the Emory Center for Psychedelics and Spirituality, presents a 2026 Torch and Trumpet Award to Maureen Shelton, MDiv.
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25 Years of Research about Spiritual Care: Gaining Momentum
George Fitchett, PhD, a professor at Rush University Medical Center presents at the Science on Spiritual Health Symposium 2026.
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2026 Science on Spiritual Health Symposium Conversation – Fitchett, Raison and Heifets
Conversation with Dr. Fitchett and Dr. Heifets. Moderated by Charles “Chuck” Raison.
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Closing Remarks – George H. Grant
George H. Grant, MDiv, PhD, Executive Director, Emory Spiritual Health and the Director of the Emory Center for Psychedelics and Spirituality, provides a summative response to the talks given at the 2026 Science on Spiritual Health Symposium.
Watch Closing Remarks