Editorial Videos

Adam Jacques, world-renowned cultivation expert, held a fireside chat at Cannabis Science Conference Fall in Providence, Rhode Island on Thursday, September 21st.

This on-demand webcast is perfect for cannabis consumers, retailers, and producers that may interact with COA’s but need some clarity about what information is included, and how to interact with that data. Join us to learn more about the structure and function of cannabis product COAs.

In this Deep Dive interview, Dr. Peter Grinspoon, a keynote speaker at the Cannabis Science Conference Fall, shares his views on cannabis policies, insights from his latest book, and what he hopes to see in the future of medical cannabis.

Join us for this video interview to learn more about the 2023 CSC Fall Canna Boot Camp host facility, Mother Earth Wellness!

Filmed onsite at Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2023, Kim Stuck, founder and CEO of Allay Consulting, shares her unique insights and experiences in the industry.

Filmed onsite at Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2023, Eloise Theisen shares perspectives and insider information from her profession.

Canna Boot Camp Spring 2023 was held at ChemHistory, a premier quality control testing laboratory in Milwaukie, Oregon. In this onsite interview, we speak with Business Director Alex Hoggan.

Carly Bader of Willow Industries goes in-depth into her presentation at the cultivation track at Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2023.

Dustin Sulak, DO, founder of Healer and Integr8 Health, served as one of the keynote speakers at Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2023.

Let's hear what analytical track program chair Julie Kowalski is most excited about at Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2023!

One of the recurring challenges in the medical cannabis space is the access for patients—from affordability to medical advice on what to use, patients need help. Veterans also have a unique challenge regarding access to medical cannabis if they have medical coverage through the VA. Here, veteran Cherissa Jackson of WE DECODE LLC sheds some light on these issues, hopes for the future, and her role as the medical cannabis program chair at the Cannabis Science Conference series this year.

Dr. Stephen Barnhill, Apollon Formularies, plc, discusses the work his company has been doing with patients in Jamaica. Dr. Barnhill shares that the cancer cell killing activity of Apollon’s products were similar in efficacy to that of Herceptin and significantly improved cancer cell killing when combined with Herceptin.

One of the recurring challenges in the medical cannabis space is the difficulty in conducting research because of the plant’s Schedule I status. Although there are some researchers diving in with special licenses to conduct clinical studies, there are others that are looking at real-world users to supply data. For instance, Dr. Daniel J. Kruger is a Research Investigator with the Population Study Center at the University of Michigan and Principal Investigator on a study being conducted with the Releaf app. Here, Dr. Kruger shares his interest and background in these types of surveys and his plans for the current study with Releaf on chronic pain.

Dr. Heather Darby, University of Vermont, shares practical aspects of field-based hemp production including grain, fiber, and flower crops.

Benbruno Nkapbela, Executive Director of Innovation & Sustainability, Fiction Formulations, shares his passion for cannabis and hemp research. At CSC East, he will be presenting “Isolation of and Conversion of Delta 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol into Cannabichromene acid and Cannabigerol” in the hemp track. Listen here to learn more!

Dr. Swathi Varanasi, Chief Scientific Officer at Elēment Apothēc and Director of Science at Los Angeles NORML, discusses her work as a pharmacist, educator, author, and more. Dr. Swathi also shares a preview of her talk for CSC East titled “Cannab-imi-metics: What Are They and Why They Matter.”

Autumn Karcey, the CEO and founder of Alchemy 29 and Cultivo, Inc., shares some background information about her start in the cannabis industry and her current work. At CSC East, she will be presenting “Making Sustainable Decisions in Cultivation Facility Design” as a keynote talk in the cultivation track. Listen here to learn more!

Dr. Susan Audino discusses her work as a chemist/chemometrician as well as a consultant to many life sciences laboratories. She has served as advisor to many organizations, is Chief Science Officer to several labs, audits for A2LA and ANAB, teaches several ISO standards, is Science Advisor to AOAC International’s CASP, and is PI on several cannabis projects. Here, she shares a preview of her talk for the upcoming Cannabis Science Conference East.

Plenary speaker Dr. David (Dedi) Meiri, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Biology, Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Head of the Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Cannabinoid Research, Technion, and Founder, Cannasoul LTD shares a preview of his address for Cannabis Science Conference East as well as other exciting developments in his research.

Professor Jack Henion, Emeritus Professor of Toxicology at Cornell University, co-founder of Advion BioSciences, CSO of Advion, Inc., and current analytical science consultant, shares his analytical talk for CSC East focused on a test for the determination of THC in breath analysis. Dr. Henion also discusses some of the challenges facing analytical testing laboratories focused on cannabis analysis.

Dr. Zacariah Hildenbrand shares his various research interests as well as the challenges facing the cannabis and hemp cultivation industry. Dr. Hildenbrand also shares a preview of his upcoming talk and overall session he will be chairing at Cannabis Science Conference East.

Andrew Coop, Associate Dean and Professor at the University of Maryland (UMD) School of Pharmacy and Chad Johnson, the Program Co-director and Instructor at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy share a preview of the talk they plan to give at Cannabis Science Conference East as well as other exciting developments at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

Montel Williams, famed talk show host, US veteran, and long-time medical cannabis patient and activist shares his passion for the industry, hopes for the future, and some lessons learned along his journey.

Alison Draisin, PsyD, LMHC, of the AIMS Institute shares her knowledge about cannabis and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy, her background, future research interests, and more.

Steph Sherer, the President and Founder Americans for Safe Access (ASA), shares the challenges—both past and present—as well as the hard won successes ASA has achieved in the last two decades of advocacy.

Dr. Anahid Jewett, UCLA School of Dentistry and Medicine and NKore BioTherapeutics, and Tracy Ryan, NKore BioTherapeutics, share and discuss their recent findings that highlight the medicinal benefits cannabis has in the fight against cancer.

Ashéninka Mino and Bernadette Torres, of Shabeta’s Healing Garden, discuss their teaching and healing methods using natural tobacco and how it relates to cannabis as well as psychedelics.

Nurse Heather Manus discusses her role in helping to pass a new medical cannabis bill in California called SB 311, also known as “Ryan’s Law,” which requires healthcare facilities to allow the use of medical cannabis on their premises for terminally ill patients with a valid medical cannabis card or recommendation from their physician.

AC Braddock is the visionary CEO of Eden Labs, an internationally recognized, 26-year-old botanical extraction technology company. AC is well known for her leadership in modern business practices, early recognition of growth sectors in scientifically based health and wellness advancements and technically and ethically supporting market creation for sustainable, long-term success of the industry. Here, she shares a preview of the talk she plans to give at Cannabis Science Conference West as well as other industry insights.

Dr. Lakisha Jenkins-Samuels, a traditional naturopath at Dr. Lakisha™️, shares a small preview of her talk, “Dietary Modulation of the eCS,” what it means to be a naturopath, how she got involved in the cannabis space, and more.