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Education:
  • MBChB, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (University of Birmingham)
  • DIC (Imperial College London)
  • PhD, Doctor of Philosophy (Imperial College London)
  • FRCS (Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England)
Awards:
  • Over 15 medical awards, including the High Altmetric Score from the British Journal of Surgery
  • Canex 2021 ‘Bringing Treatment to the Masses’ award for the Curaleaf Access Scheme
  • Cannabis Scientist 2022 Power List ‘Inspirational Mentor’
  • Cannavist Most Influential People in CBD & Medical Cannabis 2020
Previous Experience:

Dr. Sodergren’s research focuses on immunomodulatory cancer therapies, medical cannabis, surgical device advancements, and medical eye tracking. He previously held the NIHR TCC Academic Clinical Lectureship in Surgery at Imperial College and pioneered NOTES in the UK.

Doctor Mikael Sodergren

Doctor Mikael Sodergren

Dr Sodergren is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Imperial College London and Consultant Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgeon at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. He is also the Chief Medical Officer of Curaleaf International, leading clinical and pre-clinical cannabinoid research, and leads the Imperial College Medical Cannabis Research Group.

Dr Sodergren specialises in complex pancreas, liver, and gallbladder surgeries, including keyhole and robotic techniques. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles and holds an internationally patented surgical device.

Doctor Mikael Sodergren has also written in:

Top Articles by Doctor Mikael Sodergren

Unpacking Pain Relief: How Does Paracetamol Work?

11th July 2025

Study Highlights the Role of Cannabinoid Receptors on Modifying Pain Behaviours in Rats

4th July 2025
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Canada’s Big Shift: Legal Cannabis Market Flourishing, New Study Reveals

23rd May 2025
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Real World Data on the Efficacy of Medical Cannabis

24th February 2025

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