Madeline Colli

Leah Sera, PharmD, MA, the co-program director for the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy’s Graduate Studies in Medical Cannabis program sat down with Cannabis Science and Technology to discuss higher education in medical cannabis.

A "Secret Shopper" investigation conducted by Our Delaware and the National Clinical Directors Consortium revealed alarming compliance issues in Delaware's cannabis industry. The study discovered instances of mislabeling, product contamination, and the presence of synthetic cannabinoids in cannabis products. The findings highlighted the necessity for better regulation, accurate labeling, and public health protection.

A leader in cannabis education in New Jersey, Stockton University offers a wide variety of courses to prepare its students to not only succeed in an ever-growing industry, but to also understand its complex history and shape its evolving future. Started six years ago, its Cannabis Studies Program continues its commitment to providing innovative and practical instruction to its students. Two influential figures in this space are Robert Mejia, Teaching Specialist in the Cannabis Studies Program, and Angela Speakman, Instructor in the Cannabis Studies Program. Here, they highlight the program’s practical approach to cannabis education, celebrate the success stories of graduates, discuss the National Cannabis Curriculum Convening, and address challenges in cannabis education and its role in the future.

Products containing Delta-8 THC may be leading to an increase in calls to poison control centers, according to a recent study.

A recent study targeting mild to moderate anxiety disorders showed that oral CBD can be a safe, effective treatment option.

As discussions about the federal scheduling of cannabis continue, efforts by medical cannabis advocates are intensifying. One such advocate is Americans for Safe Access (ASA), a nonprofit organization founded by patients for patients. Since 2002, ASA has been championing the rights of medical cannabis patients and has recently launched new campaigns and strategies to refocus attention on patient needs. In this interview, Steph Sherer, founder and president of ASA, reflects on past successes in medical cannabis advocacy, shares her perspective on recent cannabis and hemp policymaking, and outlines the next steps for advancing a unified medical cannabis message on Capitol Hill—a message that could bring about the changes patients have long awaited.

In this interview, Raphael Wechsler, Founder of Wroots Botanicals LLC, Sustainability Lead for Studio Voltaire LLC, and former Director of Partnerships and Operations and Sustainability Committee Chair for the Cannabis Association of New York, discusses the challenges of cannabis packaging and its sustainability in the industry.

As we prepare to publish our full Back to Basics: Soil’s Crucial Role in Cannabis Cultivation interview, let’s revisit some of the tips and insights from our cultivation experts, Adam Jacques, a world-renowned cannabis geneticist and Zacariah L. Hildenbrand, a research Professor at the University of Texas at El Paso.

As we prepare to publish our full Back to Basics: Soil’s Crucial Role in Cannabis Cultivation interview, let’s revisit some of the tips and insights from our cultivation experts, Adam Jacques, a world-renowned cannabis geneticist and Zacariah L. Hildenbrand, a research Professor at the University of Texas at El Paso.

In light of recent headlines concerning cannabis laboratories throughout the country, Cannabis Science and Technology reached out to Douglas Duncan, Laboratory Director of Kairos Labs in Detroit, MI and member of our Editorial Advisory Board for more information. In this interview, Duncan shares his perspectives on lab shopping, major challenges in the industry today, and innovations in cannabis testing laboratories for the future. He also shares insights into consumer practices and the potential effects of a federal rescheduling of cannabis.

A recent study released by Cambium Analytica revealed FlackTek™ technology can effectively assist in the solvent purging process for cannabis extracts.

Tilray’s Aphria RX obtained a cannabis trading license recently in Germany.

The NCAA Division I Council recently voted to remove cannabinoids from their banned drug class for postseason football and NCAA championships.

Cannabis Science and Technology is pleased to announce the addition of Hannia Mendoza-Dickey to its Editorial Advisory Board.

In continuation of our cultivation education series, Adam Jacques and Zacariah L. Hildenbrand, get to the root of the issue of experiencing an HLVd infestation and if anything can be done to salvage your crops.

In this interview, Steve Fuhr of SciPhy Systems discusses the upcoming impacts cannabis extraction.

In this interview, Steve Fuhr of SciPhy Systems, discusses cannabis extraction methods, products, and research.

Here we present a roundup of the interviews, insights, and presentation coverage from both before and during this year’s conference in Kansas City, Missouri from May 7-9, 2024.

Live from the Cannabis Science Conference, Julie Kowalski shares her perspective on the conference.

In this quick, onsite interview, Susan Audino shares the biggest development she saw from the Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2024.

In this quick, onsite interview, Program Chair of the Compliance Track, Kim Stuck, shares the biggest buzz from the Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2024.

At the Cannabis Science Conference, Antonio Timoteo Jr., PhD, presented research on cannabis cultivation practices and optimizing terpene content.

Drs. Allison Justice and Riley Kirk presents their keynote speaker presentation on Day 2 of the Cannabis Science Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, about the study they are conducting regarding the smokeability of cannabis.

During the Cannabis Science Conference Poster Session, Danielle Lenoir, program manager of Signature Science Quality Assurance Laboratory, explained how there is a gap in proficiency testing for cannabis and hemp regarding oil matrices and what is being done to bridge that gap.

Anthony Repay, Laboratory Director of Method Testing Labs, presents his talk in the Analytical Track on Day 1 of the Cannabis Science Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, about the intricacies of polysorbate 80 and how it can be used as an emulsifying agent in cannabis microbiology.

During Day 1’s General Session Kim Stuck, The Canna Consortium, moderated a panel featuring David Vaillencourt of S3 Collective, Ken Sobel Esq., and Susan Audino of S.A. Audino & Associates, LLC, where they shared their perspectives on cannabis’s recent federal rescheduling to Schedule III.

In this new interview series, Adam Jacques and Zacariah L. Hildenbrand bring us back to the basics of cannabis cultivation by sharing their expertise and explaining the crucial role soil plays in your grow.

Here, Darwin Millard, Technical Director of CSQ, discusses the present and potential future of cannabis standards and regulations.

In this interview, Darwin Millard shares what attendees will experience in the two ASTM Subcommittee meetings he will be guiding.

In this interview, Jimmy Farrell, Standards Development Manager at ASTM International, explains the important role ASTM plays in safety and quality of the global cannabis industry.