Albert Hofmann

Swiss chemist who discovered LSD

Albert Hofmann - Scientists & Innovators born January 11th, 1906
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A prominent Swiss chemist and academic, contributed significantly to the field of pharmaceuticals. Synthesized lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) in 1938 while working at Sandoz Laboratories. First ingested LSD personally in 1943, leading to the discovery of its psychedelic effects. Conducted further research on hallucinogenic substances and their potential therapeutic uses. Authored several books on psychedelic substances and their implications in psychology and culture.

Synthesized LSD in 1938

First intentional LSD trip in 1943

Research on the therapeutic uses of psychedelics

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