Alberta Mycological Society

Join us in Edmonton on March 20, 2027, at our AGM and President’s Dinner for an unforgettable keynote presentation by Dr. Laura Guzmán-Dávalos, one of the world’s foremost authorities on the taxonomy, evolution, and biodiversity of Psilocybe and psilocybin-producing mushrooms.

A distinguished Professor and Curator of the Fungi Collection at the University of Guadalajara in Mexico, Dr. Guzmán-Dávalos has spent decades exploring the rich fungal ecosystems of Mesoamerica and beyond. Carrying forward a legendary lineage of Mexican mycological research, her pioneering fieldwork and molecular phylogenetics have led to the discovery of dozens of new species and fundamentally reshaped modern science’s understanding of psychoactive fungi—particularly the genera Psilocybe and Gymnopilus.

As interest in psilocybin research and psychedelic science reaches historic heights, Dr. Guzmán-Dávalos offers an unmatched, authoritative perspective on the natural history, taxonomy, and ecological diversity of these remarkable organisms. Whether you are a dedicated mycologist, a curious naturalist, or fascinated by the science and story behind psilocybin mushrooms, her talk promises rare insights from decades of expedition work in the heartland of Psilocybe biodiversity.

More details will be added as they become available.