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Education:
  • PhD Molecular Genetics (King’s College London)
  • Bachelor of Medicine (University College London)
  • Bachelor of Science, Human Physiology & Basic Medical Sciences (University College London)
  • Doctor of Philosophy, MRCPsych, Consultant in General Adult & Old Age Psychiatry
  • Clinician Scientist Fellowship (National Institute for Health Research)
Awards:
  • ASCP Annual Meeting New Investor Award
  • NIHR Clinician Scientist Fellowship
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Dr Rucker has extensive experience in assessing and treating mental health conditions, publishing numerous peer-reviewed articles, and leading clinical trials. He practices at the NHS National and Specialist Mood Disorders Service at the Maudsley Hospital in South London.

Doctor James Rucker

Dr Rucker is an NIHR Clinician Scientist with over 15 years of psychiatric experience and extensive clinical trial expertise, specialising in mood disorders and novel psychopharmacological treatments.

He leads the Psychoactive Trials Group at the Centre for Affective Disorders, focusing on treatment-resistant depression and related conditions. He specialises in mood disorders in adults, novel psychopharmacological approaches, psychotherapy clinical trials, and the use of psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, and cannabinoids to treat mental health conditions.

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Top Articles by Doctor James Rucker

Exploring Medical Cannabis for ASD

24th March 2025

New options for treating post-traumatic stress disorder are greatly needed to improve patient wellbeing

27th June 2022
Sapphire Medical Cannabis Clinics signs significant partnership as medical cannabis goes mainstream with data driven drug development

Sapphire Medical Clinics signs significant partnership as medical cannabis goes mainstream with data driven drug development

30th March 2021

Society of Cannabis Clinicians partners with Sapphire Institute

10th July 2020

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Doctor Mikael Sodergren

Dr Sodergren is a specialist in complex pancreas, liver, and gallbladder surgeries, including keyhole and robotic techniques. He leads clinical and pre-clinical cannabinoid research at Curaleaf International and has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles. Dr Sodergren holds an internationally patented surgical device.
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Doctor Simon Erridge

Dr Erridge specialises in medical cannabis research, with a focus on chronic pain. As Research Director at Curaleaf Clinic, he oversees the UK Medical Cannabis Registry. Dr Erridge has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles and is completing a PhD at Imperial College London. His expertise includes medical technologies and patient-reported outcome measures.
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Doctor Elisabeth Philipps

Dr Philipps is a clinical neuroscientist specialising in the endocannabinoid system, medical cannabis, CBD, and integrative medicine. As Clinical Lead at the Medical Cannabis Alliance, she advances cannabinoid medicine research and policy reforms. Dr Philipps empowers health management through lifestyle, diet, and plant-based medicines.
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