
In this interview series, we speak to each of the organizers to learn more about them and what attendees can expect from the practicum. Here in Part II, Dr. Kevin Spelman shares his insights.

In this interview series, we speak to each of the organizers to learn more about them and what attendees can expect from the practicum. Here in Part II, Dr. Kevin Spelman shares his insights.

The National Football League (NFL) is awarding $1 million in research funding to two teams of medical researchers to study the effects of cannabinoids on pain management and neuroprotection from concussion in elite football players.

One of the largest companies in the world—Apple—quietly changed its policy regarding apps that handle the sale and delivery of cannabis.

MJH Life Sciences™ announces the acquisition of the Cannabis Science Conference, which hosts the world's largest and most technical scientific and medical cannabis events and is aimed at improving cannabis science and education.

Cannabis Science and Technology® is pleased to announce the addition of André Silva, MSc Forensic Science to its editorial advisory board (EAB).

The Cannabis Authenticity and Purity Standard (CAPS) announced Kim Stuck, founder of Allay Consulting, LLC, as its first certified cannabis and hemp consultant in the US.

Register now for a virtual symposium with presentations on Building a Cannabis Lab, Product Safety, Product Quality, Best Practices and Advanced Topics, and an interactive Certificate-Based Cannabis Testing Master Class session.

Cannabis Science and Technology® is pleased to announce the addition of several new members to its editorial advisory board (EAB).

The upcoming CannMed conference—taking place May 3–5 in Pasadena, California—will feature an exciting full-day medical practicum organized by Bonni Goldstein, MD, (the practicum’s originator); Dustin Sulak, DO; Kevin Spelman, PhD, MCPP; and Eloise Theisen, NP, AGPCNP-BC. During this practicum, each of the presenters will share the latest research, their clinical experience, and practice guidelines related to cannabinoid therapeutics.

A recent research study in the Journal of Nature Products showed that cannabis compounds prevented the COVID-19 virus from penetrating healthy human cells.

Royal Emerald Pharmaceuticals, a leading cannabis pharmaceutical company, announced it has received four licenses from the DEA to grow, research, develop, and manufacture alternative drugs derived from cannabis and other botanicals.

Yissum, the Technology Transfer Company at Hebrew University of Jerusalem as well as the university's Multidisciplinary Center for Cannabinoid Research (MCCR) recently announced a new partnership with TechforCann Europe Accelerator to strengthen the medical cannabis industry in Europe.

Recently The Hemp Mine, LLC announced their joint collaboration with Clemson University, to create the Cannabis Research Coalition (CRC).

Gb Sciences, recently announced positive results from a study of its cannabinoid-containing mixtures as a potential treatment for cytokine release syndrome (CRS). With the high rate of transmission of the Omicron variant in multiple countries, Gb Sciences team are working to move quickly through the development stages for this novel CRS therapy.

MCR Labs, the Cannabis Center of Excellence (CCoE), and Innovate@BU (part of Boston University) recently announced a partnership to host the first "Cannabis Science Fair" on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

CRATIV announced recently a partnership with One Tree Planted to aid in the restoration and reforestation of natural areas impacted by the devasting fires across the US and Canada.

Pipp Horticulture announced that it had acquired the GGS Group of Companies (GGS).

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission recently announced several appointments so their Cannabis Advisory Board, the members of which will study and make recommendations to the Commission regarding the regulation and taxation of marijuana in the state.

The Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale (Carbondale, Illinois) has formed a project that allows students to research the accuracy of Cannabidiol (CBD) products, ensuring consumers are receiving exactly what is found on CBD product labels.

Unrivaled Brands recently announced the launch of their new state of the art cultivation facility operating in Oakland, California.

Zacariah Hildenbrand, PhD, of Inform Environmental, LLC and one of Cannabis Science and Technology’s Editorial Advisory Board (EAB) members, is hosting a new seminar series called “The Science of Cannabis and Hemp.”

Dewey Scientific discovers the first powdery mildew resistant gene found in cannabis.

September 14—Baltimore, Maryland—Dr. Denise Vidot, University of Miami, will give a keynote talk tomorrow in the medical cannabis meeting room 314–315 at 10:50 a.m. The talk is titled “Cannabinoids and the Brain-Heart-Gut Axis: Informing Science from an Epidemiological Lens.”

September 14—Baltimore, Maryland— Scheril Murray Powell, Esq., SMP LAW/Creative Services, will give a keynote talk tomorrow in the hemp room 308 at 2:40 p.m. The talk is titled “Navigating the Evolving Needs of a Global Cannabis Company as In House Counsel.”

September 14—Baltimore, Maryland—Lori Dodson, Deputy Director of the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission, will give a special welcome talk tomorrow in the analytical meeting room at 9:00 a.m. The talk is titled “Special Welcome from the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission.”

September 14– Baltimore, Maryland –Stormy Simon, of Lunch with Stormy, former President, Overstock.com, and former CEO, High Times, will deliver this year’s Plenary Address at 1:00 pm in the analytical meeting room titled “Cannabis: From Subculture to Science.” Simon plans to have a spirited conversation about the plant’s journey from a subculture of weed to the sophistication of cannabis and science to everything in between.

September 13—Baltimore, Maryland— Dr. Dustin Sulak, co-founder of Healer, will give a keynote talk tomorrow in the medical cannabis meeting room 314–315 at 10:00 a.m. The talk is titled “Cannabis in Integrative Medicine, Health Promotion, and Disease Prevention.”

September 13—Baltimore, Maryland— This year’s cultivation track will feature five keynote talks throughout the day. David Hodes, Cannabis Science and Technology columnist, will present “Innovations in Terpene Development” at 10:00 am. Jill Ellsworth of Willow Industries will give a keynote titled “Cannabis Contamination and Why a Kill-Step is Necessary” at 10:30 am. At 1:30 pm, Dr. Jacklyn Green and Dr. Roger Kern of Agate Biosciences will present “Clean Cannabis” in a special video discussion. Autumn Karcey of Alchemy 29 will speak at 2:10 pm in a keynote titled “Sustainability in Indoor Cultivation Design.” Finally, Amazon John Easterling of Happy Tree Microbes will give a remote video keynote at 4:00 pm titled “Options and Opportunities for Cannabis Cultivators Now.” All talks will talk place in cultivation room 308.

September 13—Baltimore, Maryland— Tracy Ryan, co-founder of NKore Biotherapeutics, will give a keynote talk tomorrow in the analytical meeting room at 9:00 a.m. The talk is titled “Saving Sophie: One Mom’s Journey to Find a Cure Using Cannabis and Cell Therapy” and will be presented remotely on video.

Cannabis Science and Technology® is pleased to announce the addition of Eberhardt Kuhn, PhD, to its editorial advisory board (EAB).