Episode 6: Dr. Ramsey on Implications of Neuropharmacological Research

JuxtaPod is back in 2026! In this episode, James Korini talks with Dr. Amy Ramsey, an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, at the University of Toronto. As a researcher, Dr. Ramsey studies NMDA receptors (NMDAR) and their role in regulating the formation and maintenance of synaptic connections. In particular, Dr. Ramsey’s laboratory examines the role of NMDAR in Schizophrenia and GRIN disorder. James discusses Dr. Ramsey’s interest in NMDAR research, as well as the implications of nootropic drugs and recreational cannabis use among student populations.