The New Frontier in Analytical Science: Cannabis
Welcome to the inaugural issue of our new publication, Cannabis Science and Technology. We are thrilled that our group is a part of the cutting edge in cannabis science and will help unveil what the future holds for this industry. In alliance with the Cannabis Science Conference, this new professional journal and website will focus on educating the legal cannabis industry about the science and technology of analytical testing and quality control, including topics such as
- Sample preparation techniques for analytical testing
- Development of analytical methods for potency testing
- Identifying contaminants such as pesticides, residual solvents, heavy metals, and mycotoxins
- Quality control for cannabis, extraction, and processing
- Laboratory best practices and certification
- Testing standardization
- Regulations related to quality control
- Analytical methods for the characterization of cannabinoids and terpenes
With our portfolio of leading science and pharmaceutical brands, including LCGC, Spectroscopy, Nutritional Outlook, PharmTech, and BioPharm International, we have extensive experience keeping readers in fields such as analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, and nutritional supplements informed about the latest techniques, best practices, and regulatory information. Given the knowledge and experience we have from producing those thought-provoking and industry-relevant brands, launching Cannabis Science and Technology is a perfect next step into the future of analytical science. This new publication will mirror the quality of content and circulation that makes our other publications so successful.
The recent acceleration in the acceptance of cannabis as a valuable medical treatment places the industry at a critical juncture. With the launch of Cannabis Science and Technology, we are taking an important step to connect the scientific community we serve with the fast-growing cannabis industry.
Cannabis Science and Technology will be published quarterly in 2018 and will appear at all the major trade shows this year. Be sure to pick up a copy of our latest issue at the next show near you, or visit our website, www.cannabissciencetech.com, for the latest information on subscriptions, newsletters, articles, and more.
Michael J. Tessalone is the Vice President and Stephanie Shaffer is the publisher of Cannabis Science Technology. Direct correspondence to: stephanie.shaffer@ubm.com
Ep 25: Cannabis Quality Differentiation Beyond Cannabinoid Content
February 28th 2025In this latest installment of Noid Knowledge we are joined by Julie Kowalski, a leading mind in analytical chemistry and cannabis testing. Julie has arranged a very compelling symposium for Pittcon entitled Cannabis Aroma: Advances and Challenges in Determining and Commercializing Cannabis Product Quality Attributes. It is taking place on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, starting at 9:30 AM in room 209. The session features top notch speakers, including several previous guests of this show, and yours truly, discussing the next generation of quality assessment in cannabis.
Ep 24, Part III: Data Transparency in Cannabis Testing with Yasha Kahn
December 26th 2024In the final part of this episode, Evan Friedmann and Yasha Kahn discuss the need for a national entity to centralize cannabis data collection, moving from snapshot data to continuous updates. They emphasize the importance of accurate lab data and adverse event tracking, suggesting QR codes on packaging to report issues. Yasha suggests harsher consequences for result manipulation and suggests collaboration between state departments and federal entities to support underfunded regulators. They also discuss the potential benefits of off-the-shelf testing and the importance of stability testing. Finally, Yasha shares his top three reading recommendations for the audience.
