Medical Staff Professional
University of California San Diego
University of California San Diego
San Diego, California
Dr. Sexton is the primary clinician at one of the first cannabis clinics in an academic setting, the University of California San Diego. Her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine is from Bastyr University, Seattle Washington. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington in the Departments of Pharmacology/Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, studying the endocannabinoid system and roles in neuro-inflammation and neuro-degeneration. Her NIH-funded pre-doctoral and postdoctoral research investigated cannabis use in patients with Multiple Sclerosis and impact on inflammatory markers.
Dr. Sexton has presented her research internationally and published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Sexton’s clinical practice, research and teaching include the endocannabinoid system and potential roles for cannabis across a range of conditions and lifespan. She is a member of the International Cannabinoid Research Society and the International Association of Cannabinoid Medicine. As a trusted pioneer in medical cannabis, and maintains a private medical practice in San Diego, CA.
SIS-03 - Eat, Sleep, Relax, Protect, Forget: the Endocannabinoid System in Whole Person Pain Care
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
2:15 PM – 3:10 PM PST
GML-03 - Liability and Compliance of Psychoactive Drugs in Pain Management
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
11:00 AM – 11:55 AM PST