The Shaman's Gift to a Quantum Universe

How can ancient shamanic wisdom illuminate life in a world shaped by contemporary scientific ideas? In many cultures, Shamans are revered leaders who serve their communities by accessing universal sources of knowing during altered states of consciousness. By comparing deep-rooted shamanic practices with key concepts of quantum physics, this presentation will explore the unexpected connections between inner experience and outer reality.

Eva M. Zsigmond received her PhD in Clinical Biochemistry from the University of Toronto, Canada, followed by postdoctoral training at Baylor College of Medicine. Her professional career includes associate professor and director of the Transgenic and Stem Cells Core Laboratory at the University of Texas Health Science Center. In her current position at Houston Methodist Hospital, her focus is clinical trials related to cancer research. She is a long-time practitioner of meditation and yoga and has a keen interest in exploring the convergence between science and spirituality.