
Meet Aneta Herrenschmidt-Moller
Applied Neuroscientist, Independent Researcher, Political Scientist, Advocacy and Economics Specialist, Keynote, Multi-lingual
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Aneta has been a cornerstone of ANA as a Founding Member and Advisor. Her invaluable support helped secure ANA's successful selection for the King's Accelerator (King's 20), a milestone achievement. Her mentorship has continued to this day, now in a non-executive capacity, contributing to advocacy, growth planning, and overseeing key initiatives such as the ANA Ethical Charter, Social Impact Pledge, and Community Platform launch.
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Aneta is also a dynamic speaker, having contributed to several high-profile events, beginning with the ANA Launch Week Talk Series 2022 (The Neurocience of Psychedelics), ANA Unconference 2023 (About Psychedelics), Pint of Science 2023 (Beyond Memory to the Body), ANA Unconference 2024 (Keynote 'Neuroscience in Society') and ANA Lunchtime Brain Breaks Talk Series 2025 (Exploring the Neuroscience Behind Pain & Pain Management). Her ongoing dedication and expertise have been instrumental in ANA’s success!
Aneta's Social Impact Pledge: 1 COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION
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Independent Researcher
Aneta is an independent researcher and entrepreneur with a diverse academic background encompassing applied neuroscience, political science, economics, advocacy and therapeutic work. She has a keen interest in the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, the impact of nutrition on brain health, memory enhancement beyond the brain, and body, and movement disorders associated with Parkinson's disease.
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Aneta co-founded a start-up focused on bringing actionable solutions to the lives of Parkinson's sufferers and their carers. This work involves developing innovative, evidence-based tools and resources that draw on neuroscience, technology, and human-centred design to improve quality of life, enhance daily functioning, and provide practical support for managing the challenges of Parkinson’s disease.
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In May 2023, Aneta participated as a speaker at the "Thanks For The Memories" Pint of Science Event in collaboration with ANA. Her talk, titled "Beyond the Brain," explored the concept of augmenting cognition and memory through bodily, environmental, and social resources, challenging the notion that thinking is confined solely to the brain. ​Her work emphasises the importance of considering extra-neuronal factors in cognitive and emotional processes, advocating for holistic methods to address complex health challenges.
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In March 2025, Aneta spoke during Brain Awareness Week for ANA's Lunchtime Brain Breaks Talk Series, 'Exploring the Neuroscience Behind Pain & Pain Management'. You can find the accompanying BLOG HERE and click on the YouTube Channel below for her Talk.
Aneta's multidisciplinary approach integrates insights from applied neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, philosophy and social sciences to develop innovative strategies aimed at enhancing emotional and cognitive function and overall well-being. She welcomes connections especially where you have similar research passions.
