Shirley Cheung

As Research Director, Dr. Cheung guides Beond’s research initiatives with a clear focus on turning clinical outcomes into meaningful evidence that can move psychedelic therapy forward. Her work combines scientific rigor with a deep sense of care, helping shape a more accessible and better understood approach to healing.

With a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and Psychology from Lancaster University and previous experience at AstraZeneca, she brings both academic depth and industry insight to every project she leads. Her perspective bridges data and real-world impact, supporting research that is thoughtful, credible, and grounded in purpose.

Through her leadership, participants and practitioners alike benefit from work that helps strengthen the field and expand understanding of what healing can look like.