Erica Peters
About Erica Peters
Erica Peters serves as the Senior Director of Clinical Research at Canopy Growth Corporation, bringing extensive experience in clinical psychology and research. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Vermont and has held various research positions at notable institutions, including McLean Hospital and Battelle.
Work at Canopy Growth
Erica Peters holds the position of Senior Director, Clinical Research at Canopy Growth Corporation. She has been with the company since 2019. In this role, she oversees clinical research initiatives, contributing to the development and evaluation of cannabis-related products. Her expertise in clinical psychology and research methodologies supports the company’s commitment to evidence-based practices in the cannabis industry.
Education and Expertise
Erica Peters has an extensive educational background in psychology. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Vermont, completing her studies from 2004 to 2010. She furthered her training at Yale University School of Medicine, where she completed a Predoctoral Psychology Internship and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Boston College, which she obtained from 2000 to 2002.
Background
Before joining Canopy Growth, Erica Peters gained significant research experience in various institutions. She worked as a Research Assistant at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School from 2002 to 2004. Following this, she served as an Assistant Research Scientist at Friends Research Institute, Inc. from 2012 to 2014. She then took on the role of Senior Research Scientist at Battelle from 2014 to 2019, where she further developed her research skills in a scientific setting.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Erica Peters has contributed to various research projects and initiatives in the field of clinical psychology and cannabis research. Her roles have allowed her to develop a strong foundation in clinical research methodologies, which she applies in her current position at Canopy Growth. Her academic and professional experiences have positioned her as a knowledgeable leader in clinical research.