Cannabis Science and Technology Staff

Cannabis Science and Technology is focused on educating the legal cannabis industry about the science and technology of analytical testing, quality control/quality assurance, cultivation, extraction, and processing/manufacturing. Key topics will include sample preparation techniques for analytical testing; best practices for cultivation and extraction; tips and tricks; method development for analytical methods for testing for potency as well as contaminants such as pesticides, residual solvents, heavy metals, and mycotoxins; laboratory best practices, laboratory certification; testing standardization; regulations related to quality control and quality assurance; the development of consensus methods; analytical methods for characterization of cannabinoids and terpenes; equipment and technology for testing and processing; and the broader context of cannabis research.