Paul Stamets, DSc (Honoris Causa)

Director of Research, Inventor, Entrepeneur, Fungi Perfecti, LLC and Co-Founder MycoMedica Life Sciences, PBC

Paul is considered an industry leader in fungi production, habitat, and medicinal use. He lectures extensively to deepen the understanding and respect for the fungal organisms that literally exist under every footstep taken on this path of life.

The visionary leadership of Paul Stamets has led to significant breakthroughs revealing the power and potential of beneficial mushrooms and, importantly, mushroom mycelium. Some of the research by Paul and his team have led to innovative mycological solutions, including the endless potential for the use of fungi in everything from water filtration (mycofiltration) and ecological rehabilitation (mycoremediation), and to harnessing the power of beneficial mushroom mycelium in the form of supplements to support human and planetary health. Notably, he has partnered with the Department of Entomology at Washington State University to use mushroom mycelium-based extracts to help combat Colony Collapse Disorder in bee populations.