Samantha Friend

Director Clinical Research at Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Samantha Friend is a seasoned clinical researcher and psychiatrist currently serving as the Director of Clinical Research at Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. since December 2023. Samantha has extensive experience, including roles as a Principal Investigator at San Diego VA Health Care System, where a $1.56M scientific research grant was secured, and as a Staff Psychiatrist providing treatment for veterans with PTSD. Additional experience includes completing a two-year fellowship focused on PTSD and related conditions, a comprehensive residency in Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego, and a dual MD/PhD program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, specializing in Immunology. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from UC San Diego.

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Acadia Pharmaceuticals

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Acadia is trailblazing breakthroughs in neuroscience to elevate life. They are at the forefront of healthcare, fighting for breakthroughs in our science, their therapies and the way we work, but also in the lives of the people they serve. Acadia is committed to their purpose: we fight disease so more you shines through.


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