In Memoriam: Anthony Macherone
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Anthony Macherone, PhD.
Dr. Anthony Macherone
Anthony Macherone, PhD., an Analytical Chemist for Agilent Technologies, was a valued member of our Editorial Advisory Board and a highly experienced expert in the field of cannabis and hemp testing and analysis. He led a team of scientists in the development of analytical methodologies to support research, safety, and quality control for the emerging cannabis and hemp fields, and has written extensively on cannabis testing, contributing to several chapters to books about cannabis. His recent articles published in Cannabis Science and Technology include, “How Manufacturing, Regulations, and Sustainability Are Affecting the Cannabis and Hemp-Based Products Industry,” and “Fast Residual Solvents and Terpenes Analyses in Cannabis and Hemp Products,” co-authored with Jeffery S. Hollis and featured in our January/February 2024 issue.
Dr. Macherone was also a trusted advisor on the educational steering committee for the Cannabis Science Conference. He presented “LC–MS For Regulatory Testing: It’s About Time,” at our Fall 2022 conference and we were fortunate to have highlighted Dr. Macherone in an interview from the conference as well.
We greatly appreciate his contributions to our publications and to advancements in the cannabis industry. He will be missed by many.
A Selection of Dr. Macherone’s Work with Cannabis Science and Technology
Interviews
Dr. Macherone on Cannabis Science Conference East Education and Future Growth Areas
Dr. Anthony Macherone of Agilent Technologies shares what he learned at Cannabis Science Conference East 2022.
Dr. Anthony Macherone of Agilent Technologies discusses what he hopes to see change in the future regarding cannabis regulations and testing guidelines.
Challenges in Developing Cannabis Testing Methods
Dr. Anthony Macherone of Agilent Technologies discusses some of the unique challenges when developing testing methods for cannabis products.
Dr. Anthony Macherone Discusses LC-MS for Potency Testing at CSC East 2022
Dr. Anthony Macherone of Agilent Technologies shares some insights from his talk at Cannabis Science Conference East 2022.
Podcast Series
"a"-Musings from the Cannabis Corner
A six-part podcast series moderated by Dr. Macherone about cannabis testing and regulations in the Americas and globally.
Articles
2020
This study highlights a potential concern for the quantitation of acid phytocannabinoids.
A Brief Review of Derivatization Chemistries for the Analysis of Cannabinoids Using GC–MS
This article focuses on the use of GC–MS for the analysis of derivatized cannabinoids in hempseed oil matrix.
2019
A study using LC-qTOF, GCqTOF, and GC–MS/MS to evaluate the selectivity of a model pesticide commonly found in regulatory target lists.
GC-TOF Discovery-Based Profiling of CBD Oil Pet Supplements
In this study, six different brands of CBD oil pet supplements were obtained and untargeted analyses using gas phase-time of flight mass spectrometry were performed.
This review introduces a quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) assay and compares its performance to culture-based methods.
2018
The liquid chromatography–time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LC–TOF-MS) method presented herein allows for the accurate, precise, and robust speciation, profiling, and quantification of cannabinoids in hemp oil extracts and commercial cannabinoid products for research and development laboratories.
A Comprehensive Approach to Pesticide Residue Analysis in Cannabis
Here we present a straightforward acetonitrile extraction using a solid-phase extraction (SPE) cartridge and targeted dispersive solid-phase extraction (dSPE) cleanup. The final dilute extract is analyzed with both gas chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (GC–MS/MS) and liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) for a comprehensive target list (200+ compounds) that encompasses those identified on individual U.S. state lists.
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.
Assessing Cannabis as a Harm Reduction Strategy: Insights from a Large-Scale Study
November 19th 2024A New Zealand study aimed to assess cannabis use as a harm reduction tool. Findings highlight lifestyle factors, and suggest cannabis-focused harm reduction strategies in reducing other substance use such as alcohol.
Ep 23, Part II: Accreditation in the Cannabis Industry with Susan Audino
October 17th 2024In Part II 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, discuss the challenges in cannabis testing, the THC cap, and the need for better regulations.
