Paul Stamets

Headshot portrait of psychedelic mushroom expert Paul Stamets, brightly lit in front of a black studio background.

Fungi Perfecti

A prominent mycologist and author of eight books, Paul Stamets is the founder and owner of Fungi Perfecti. He has identified numerous new species of psilocybin mushrooms, and a species has been named in his honor: Psilocybe stametsii. His research is considered groundbreaking, influencing ecosystem restoration efforts globally.

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Paul Stamets (Fungi Perfecti) speaking at the DLD Munich Conference 2026. Photo: Philipp Guelland for DLD / Hubert Burda Media

Mushroom Mycelium for Immune Enhancement

What if the secret to surviving the next pandemic isn’t found in a high-tech lab, but in a moldy cantaloupe and the ancient fungi growing on old-growth trees? Fungi are essentially “miniature pharmaceutical…
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Colorful illustration by Annette Jung representing the DLD Munich 2026 conference design

DLD Munich 2026

From January 15-17, 2026, DLD Munich will bring together more than 250 speakers across different disciplines. Find out how to attend the premier gathering of the year…
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