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Professor Sagnik Bhattacharyya is a Professor of Translational Neuroscience and Psychiatry at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN). He leads the Translational Neuroscience and Psychiatry research group and heads the Psychosis Clinical Academic Group. His work focuses on understanding the neurobiology of psychotic and substance abuse disorders, particularly cannabis use, with a clinical focus on dual diagnosis (psychosis and substance misuse). He is a Consultant Psychiatrist at South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, running a specialist clinic.
- Education:
- MBBS from Calcutta Medical College
- DPM, MD (Psychiatry), and Diplomate of National Board from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (Bangalore)
- PhD from King's College London (2010)
Research Interests: Professor Bhattacharyya’s research integrates clinical trials, neuroimaging (fMRI/MRS/PET), and epidemiological studies to explore cannabis's effects on psychosis, cognitive impairment, and neurobiological mechanisms. Key areas include cannabidiol (CBD) as a therapeutic agent in schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease psychosis, and Alzheimer's disease. He investigates how cannabis use impacts psychosis risk, brain function, and clinical outcomes, with a focus on translational research from preclinical models to human trials.
Key Projects:
- Leading the CAN-PDP trial (CBD for Parkinson's psychosis)
- CANBiS-AD trial (CBD for Alzheimer's behavioral symptoms)
- Clinical trials on cannabis vulnerability assessment tools (CaVeAT)
Awards:
- NIHR Clinician Scientist award (2012)
- Brain Travel Award (2009)
- Multiple fellowships from ECNP, BAP, and others
Teaching: Leads the 'Therapeutic Research in Psychiatry' MSc module, supervises PhD students, and mentors junior clinicians and researchers. Involved in medical student education at King's College School of Medicine.
Labs/Teams: Heads the Translational Neuroscience and Psychiatry group at IoPPN, collaborating with international teams on cannabinoid research and psychosis mechanisms.
