Academic Promotions 2026: Congratulations to our staff and partners
Congratulations to seven colleagues working across South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) who have received academic promotions in the 2025 - 2026 promotions round.
The promotions recognise their outstanding contributions to education, research, innovation and clinical excellence, as well as their leadership and wider contribution to academic and clinical life.
Professor Derek Tracy, Chief Medical Officer said:
“These promotions are a great testament to the dedication and outstanding work of our colleagues. They also reflect the strength of our partnership with the IoPPN and what we can achieve by bringing together clinical care, research and education. Huge congratulations to everyone receiving this well-deserved recognition.”
We are delighted to congratulate:
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Hubertus Himmerich, Professor of Biological Psychiatry in Eating Disorders
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Juliana Onwumere, Professor of Clinical Psychology
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James Rucker, Professor of Affective Psychopharmacology and Clinical Trials
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Frances Meeten, Reader in Clinical Psychology
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Toby Pillinger, Reader in Translational Psychiatry
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Thomas Ward, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology
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Maria Rogdaki, Senior Lecturer in Biological Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
