Front Range Biosciences Raises $10 Million for Cannabis Research
October 5th 2018Front Range Biosciences (FRB), a leading agricultural biotech company specializing in tissue culture propagation of high value crops, announced in a press release on October 4, 2018 (1), that it has completed a $10 million Series A round of financing for cannabis research.
CannMed Conference Connects People with Science
September 27th 2018We recently spoke to Kevin McKernan, the CSO and Founder of Medicinal Genomics, and Doug Kennedy, the CannMed 2018 Conference Director, about their start in the cannabis industry and what to expect from this year’s CannMed conference.
A Queen’s Rise: How Priscilla Vilchis Became Cannabis Industry Royalty
September 4th 2018Priscilla Vilchis, owner and CEO of Premium Produce, was the first licensed female minority in L.A. County, California, and the youngest female minority to be licensed in Nevada. She recently spoke to us about her experience in the cannabis industry, advice for newcomers, and more.
Today’s Cultivation Track Keynote Speaker: Jacklyn Green,
August 23rd 2018Dr. Jacklyn Green, “Dr. Jackie,” CEO of Agate Biosciences, will give a keynote talk today in Rooms A105–A106 starting at 9:50 a.m. The talk is titled “From Feeding Your Head to Feeding the World and Beyond.” Green recently spoke to us about her talk and plans to address the education challenges facing the cannabis industry.
Today’s Medical Cannabis Track Keynote Speaker: Tracy Ryan
August 22nd 2018Tracy Ryan, CEO & Founder, CannaKids and Saving Sophie, will give a keynote talk today in Meeting Rooms B113–B116 starting at 9:50 a.m. The talk is titled “Medical Miracles or Simply Science-One Cancer Mom’s Road to a Cure.” Ryan recently spoke to us about her talk and plans to address the research challenges facing the cannabis industry.
Today’s Analytical Cannabis Track Keynote Speaker: Ethan Russo
August 22nd 2018Ethan Russo, MD, Director of Research and Development of the International Cannabis and Cannabinoids Institute (ICCI), will give a keynote talk on Wednesday, August 29, in Exhibit Hall B starting at 9:00 a.m. Russo recently spoke to us about his talk and plans to address the challenge of quality control and standardization in the cannabis industry.
Fran Drescher: A Voice for Change
August 22nd 2018As the plenary speaker for this year’s Cannabis Science Conference, Fran Drescher is once again lending her voice to advocate for change in the cannabis industry. She recently spoke to us about the Cancer Schmancer Movement and her involvement in the cannabis industry.