Cassandra Vieten

Cassandra Vieten

Cassandra Vieten, PhD, is a professor, licensed clinical psychologist, and researcher specializing in mind-body medicine. She is also an author, consultant, and internationally recognized workshop leader and public speaker. Currently, Dr. Vieten is a Clinical Professor in the Centers for Integrative Health within the Department of Family Medicine at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where she directs the Center for Mindfulness.

At UCSD, she also serves as Director of Research at the Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination and is the co-founder and Clinical Psychology Director of the Psychedelics and Health Research Initiative. One of their flagship studies investigates the use of psilocybin for treating phantom limb pain in amputees.

Dr. Vieten is a Senior Advisor to the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation and a Senior Fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS). During her 18-year tenure at IONS, she served as CEO/President from 2013 to 2016 and as President from 2016 to 2019.

The Science of Transformation Through Long-Term Practice

The Science of Transformation Through Long-Term Practice

Cassandra Vieten, PhD, discusses scientific methods and research that support the capacity people have to transform their lives through long-term practice. Hear about inspiring results from IONS studies on consciousness and transformative practices and learn about the challenges faced by scientists whose research falls outside contemporary scientific milieu.
ITPI Newsletter Articles - Spring 2013

ITPI Newsletter Articles - Spring 2013

Explore ITP's roots in India along with a recounting of one group member's experience on a pilgrimage to this country; be inspired by ITP Houston's unexpected turnout for their open sessions; and learn more about why we change from Cassi Vieten, IONS CEO.
From the Lab to the Playa: The Science of Human Potential

From the Lab to the Playa: The Science of Human Potential

Michael Murphy and Cassandra Vieten, Executive Director of Research at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) and Co-Director of the Mind-Body Medicine Research Group at California Pacific Medical Center, discuss the leading edge of research validating ITP and other spiritual and integral practices.
A Conversation on the Data of the IONS Transformation Study on ITP

IONS Transformation Study of ITP Findings

Cassandra Vieten, from The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), shares her deep knowledge of the scientific study of spirituality and transformative practices in this audio recording. Learn more about the exciting results of IONS’ study of ITP and other relevant findings and research related to transformation.