Mycology expert Dr. Jonathan Curry speaks with Albert Labs about his passion for fungi and why he’s excited by the mycelium & fungi cultivation research and development conducted in the Albert Labs laboratories. In this video, Dr. Curry explains what inspired his research into fungi, what is mycelium and psilocybin, their prolific medical history and the future potential of the latter in treating mental health. 

Dr. Curry holds a PhD in Environmental Toxicology and is highly knowledgeable in a range of laboratory techniques including microbial cultivation and screening, chemical analysis, method validation, safety testing, regulatory compliance, and study design. With a strong foundation in mycology, he is experienced in maintaining microbial culture collections and optimizing growth parameters while preventing cross-contamination. 

Dr. Curry currently works as a scientific consultant on global projects which require his knowledge of the behaviour of chemicals within complex biological systems, including commercial mushroom producers and biotechnology companies around the world.