Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2024 Highlights Compilation
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.
Take a deep-dive into the Cannabis Science Conference! Here are interviews with presenters and Program Chairs, highlights from keynote presentations and track sessions, insights into the pre-conference workshops, and more! Spanning topics from cannabis research to education to regulation and beyond, there is plenty to discover.
Interviews with the Program Chairs
Our program chairs helped cultivate and lead the content for each track at the conference: Analytical, Cultivation, Medical, and Compliance.
Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2024: Interview with Cultivation Program Chair Zacariah Hildenbrand, PhD
In this 2-minute interview, Program Chair Zacariah Hildenbrand, PhD., a research Professor at the University of Texas at El Paso, shares insights into the Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2024.
Julie Kowalski, Analytical Track Program Chair and Technical Program Director of the Cannabis Science Conference.
Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2024: Interview with Compliance Track Program Chair Kim Stuck
Leading the new Compliance Track, Kim Stuck, founder and CEO of Allay Consulting, discusses what crucial topics at the conference.
Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2024: Interview with Analytical Track Program Chair Julie Kowalski
As the Chair for the Analytical Track and the Director of Technical Programming, Julie Kowalski, Principal Scientific Consultant at JA Kowalski Science Support LLC, gives an inside look into the conference.
Pre-Conference Workshops
The pre-conference workshops offered attendees the opportunity for an interactive educational experience.
Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2024: Jimmy Farrell Discusses ASTM International Meetings
Here, Jimmy Farrell, Standards Development Manager at ASTM International, shares details of the four meetings taking place during the Cannabis Science Conference, each led by an industry expert. These meetings will be one of three types: a subcommittee meeting, initiatives, and a standards development draft.
Cannabis Industry Standards, Regulations, and Rescheduling: Perspectives from Darwin Millard
In this interview, Darwin Millard, Technical Director of Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) explains why standards are crucial in the cannabis industry, discusses how federal rescheduling of cannabis would affect the standards of cannabis products, provides a detailed description of what he would like to see change in cannabis regulations in the future, and shares more about his new role with CSQ. As a Vice-subcommittee Chair with ASTM International, he will also be leading two ASTM committee meetings at the Cannabis Science Conference.
Keynote Speakers
Our keynote speakers kicked off the start of both days of the conference, providing informative and though-provoking research and perspectives.
Jamila Owens-Todd
Keynote Speaker Jamila Owens-Todd
Balancing Traditional Knowledge with Modern Science: Keynote Presentation from Jamila Owens-Todd
Keynote speaker for the first day of the Cannabis Science Conference, Jamila Owens-Todd, Naturopathic Doctor, Formulations Consultant and Director of Clinical Education, and an Adjunct Professor of Cannabis Pharmacology at St. Louis University’s Cannabis Science and Operations Program, presented, “The Evolution of Cannabis As Medicine - Keys to Cannabis Manufacturing,”
Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2024: Interview with Jamila Owens-Todd
Keynote speaker Jamila Owens-Todd, shares her perspectives on cannabis from medical and science viewpoints, and examined how innovations in cannabis production and technology can still adhere to the original integrity and healing of the plant.
Drs. Allison Justice and Riley Kirk
Cannabis Science Conference Spring Keynote Coverage: The Science of Smokeability: Insights on Cultivation and Post-Harvest Techniques to Enhance the Quality of the Smoking Experience
On Day 2 of the Cannabis Science Conference which took place in Kansas City, Missouri, Drs. Allison Justice and Riley Kirk excitedly delved into their keynote presentation titled, “The Science of Smokeability: Insights on Cultivation and Post-Harvest Techniques to Enhance the Quality of the Smoking Experience”.
Keynote Speakers Drs. Allison Justice and Riley Kirk
Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2024: Interview with Keynote Speakers Allison Justice, PhD and Riley Kirk, PhD
Drs. Allison Justice and Riley Kirk will take us on a deep dive into their multiyear study, the Science of Smokeability (SOS), a multiphase experiment into the variables that contribute to the cannabis smoking experience.
Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2024: Keynote Speakers Allison Justice, PhD and Riley Kirk, PhD Discuss Women in the Cannabis Industry
In honoring Women’s History Month, Cannabis Science Conference (CSC) Spring keynote speakers Drs. Allison Justice and Riley Kirk discuss the various roles of women in the cannabis industry, how they connect with each other, and the education they provide.
Onsite Interviews
Cannabis Science and Technology interviewed several Program Chairs and presenters to provide real-time perspectives onsite.
Technical Program Director Julie Kowalski Discusses Insights at the Cannabis Science Conference 2024
Filmed onsite at the Cannabis Science and Technology booth, Julie Kowalski, Principal Scientific Consultant at JA Kowalski Science Support LLC, shares what she most enjoyed at the conference.
Susan Audino, S.A. Audino & Associates, LLC, discusses innovations from Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2024
Cannabis Cultivation Advancements: Susan Audino Discusses Innovations from Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2024
Live from the Cannabis Science Conference, we interviewed Susan Audino, S.A. Audino & Associates, LLC, about the biggest development she saw at the conference.
The Cannabis Compliance Frontier: Insights from Kim Stuck at 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.
Cannabis Science and Technology Editor Madeline Colli interviewing Bernie Lorenz, Ph.D., CSO of ProKure, about his presentation, “How COVID Could Revolutionize the Way We Grow Cannabis.”
Lessons Learned from COVID: Improvements in Cannabis Testing Discussed by Bernie Lorenz, PhD
In the Cultivation Track at Cannabis Science Conference, Bernie Lorenz, Chief Science Officer of ProKure Solutions, presented "How COVID could revolutionize the way we grow cannabis."
Cannabis Cultivation Dynamics and Terpene Yield: Research Insights from Antonio Timoteo Jr., PhD
In the Cultivation Track at the Cannabis Science Conference, Antonio Timoteo Jr., research assistant at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, presented, “Maximizing Terpene Yields with Precise Harvest Timing in Cannabis sativa L.”
Danielle Lenoir presented "Proficiency Test Program Expands to Oil Matrix to Provide Additional Performance Assessment for Hemp and Cannabis Testing Laboratories."
Cannabis Science Conference Spring Coverage: Proficiency Test Program Expands to Oil Matrix to Provide Additional Performance Assessment for Hemp and Cannabis Testing Laboratories
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.
Live Conference Coverage
Cannabis Science and Technology covered several of the presentations from the various tracks, compiling summaries and highlights.
Cannabis Science Conference Spring Coverage: Polysorbate 80: An Emulsifying Agent in Cannabis Microbiology
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.
John Calloway Jr., Founder of Calloway Venture & Associates, and Scheril Murray Powell, ESQ, presented “The Role of DEI and Social Impact in Cannabis Science and Innovation,” at the Cannabis Science Conference.
Navigating Uncharted Waters: Conversations on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Cannabis Industry
In the General Session on the second day of Cannabis Science Conference, the Cannabis HR Council presented, “The Role of DEI and Social Impact in Cannabis Science and Innovation,” with Scheril Murray Powell, ESQ, and John Calloway Jr., Founder of Calloway Venture & Associates. As part of the pre-conference workshops, Murray Powell also led an ASTM Subcommittee meeting on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Data-Driven Testing and Improvements: Patrick Bird Discusses Method Development
Patrick Bird, Senior Manager of Scientific Affairs at bioMérieux, presented “Innovative Method Development to Meet the Needs for the Cannabis Industry" on the first day of Cannabis Science Conference in the Analytical Track.
Cannabis Science Conference Spring Coverage: Federal Rescheduling: Opinions and Impacts Panel
During Day 1’s General Session Kim Stuck, The Canna Consortium, moderated the panel, “Federal Rescheduling: Opinions and Impacts,” 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.
Work Smarter, Not Harder: How ASTM Standards for Cannabinoids Improve Your Operations
December 3rd 2024ASTM Standards D8557-24 and D8556-24, provide unified guidelines for GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and QMS (Quality Management Systems) in cannabis operations. These standards enhance compliance, product safety, and operational consistency across the industry for the benefit of operators, consumers, and other stakeholders in the industry.
Ep 24, Part I: Data Transparency in Cannabis Testing with Yasha Khan
November 21st 2024Evan Friedmann interviews Yasha Khan, co-founder of MCR Labs, about his journey into the cannabis industry and his efforts to promote transparency and integrity in laboratory practices. Yasha discusses the origins of MCR Labs, which began in Massachusetts to meet the needs of the soon-to-be legal medical cannabis market. He explains the challenges faced, including result manipulation by labs and the impact on public health. Yasha's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) project aimed to gather testing data from 37 states, revealed significant discrepancies in potency and mold results. Despite some states' reluctance to share data, Yasha has made much of this data public, leading to collaborative research and publications on various aspects of cannabis testing.
Ep 23, Part III: Accreditation in the Cannabis Industry with Susan Audino
October 24th 2024In Part III of this episode, host Evan Friedmann is joined by Susan Audino, PhD, founder of S.A. Audino & Associates, LLC, and co-founder of Saturn Scientific, LLC, to examine the complexities of sampling in the cannabis industry, emphasizing the need for proper sampling plans, and methods.
