Areas of Focus
The Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research focuses on: curating evidence-based content, conducting cutting-edge research, and creating a network of medicinal cannabis professionals
How to Get Involved
There are numerous engagement opportunities available for researchers, healthcare professionals, patients, students, industry professionals and members of the general public, related to the Centre’s three areas of focus.
Governance
The Michael. G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research brings together researchers, clinicians, patients and industry professionals with an interest in driving forward the evidence-based understanding of medicinal cannabis.
The Michael G. DeGroote CMCR
The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research (CMCR) is a multidisciplinary leader in medicinal cannabis research. The Centre is led by the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine Initiative for Innovation in Healthcare at McMaster University.
About Us
The Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research is a multidisciplinary leader in medicinal cannabis research. The Centre is led by the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine Initiative for Innovation in Healthcare at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
This initiative leverages McMaster University’s world-renowned expertise in health research and evidence-based medicine to create a hub for evidence-based data and innovative research.
The Centre is a partnership between McMaster University, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research and the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine.
To read our statement on industry partnerships please read the Industry Partnership Statement 2018.
Mission
The Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research leverages the highest standards of evidence-based research methodology to collectively advance the understanding of medicinal cannabis. We do this through:
- Curating the collective body of knowledge on medicinal cannabis.
- Advancing scientific discovery through innovative research projects.
- Creating a network of researchers, clinicians, industry professionals and patients devoted to increasing the clinical understanding of cannabis, with a focus on its therapeutic potential for chronic pain as well as unintended consequences of its use.
Vision
An evidence-based understanding for medicinal cannabis, encompassing both its potential therapeutic effects and associated risks across the diverse clinical and research communities.
How To Get Involved
Areas of Focus
