Events
The Centre hosts regular panel events, webinars, as well as an inaugural conference, but build a network of professionals involved in Advancing the Science of Medicinal Cannabis.
Research Opportunities
We are always looking for new Centre members and collaboration opportunities. Currently, the Centre offers seed funding, graduate stipends and fellowship opportunities.
Engagement
The Centre provides evidence-based content and drives research initiatives to further the interests of researchers, healthcare providers, policymakers, industry professionals, patients, and others.
Innovations in the Science of Cannabis Conference 2021 - Recorded Live Sessions
Recorded presentations from our synchronous conference sessions.
Welcome to the Innovations in the Science of Cannabis Conference
Dr. James MacKillop welcomes everyone to the conference
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Dr. James MacKillop welcomes everyone to the conference
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Foundation Session #4
Practical Applications of Cannabis Authorization in Medical Practice
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Practical Applications of Cannabis Authorization in Medical Practice
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Keynote Session #2
Dr.Orrin Devinsky: CBD and Pediatric Seizure Disorders
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Dr.Orrin Devinsky: CBD and Pediatric Seizure Disorders
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Keynote Session #3
Dr.Yasmin Hurd: The Yin and Yang of Cannabis for Opioid Addiction Risk and Therapeutic Intervention
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Dr.Yasmin Hurd: The Yin and Yang of Cannabis for Opioid Addiction Risk and Therapeutic Intervention
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Keynote Session #4
Dr.Robert LaPrairie: The Untapped Potential of Synthetic and Naturally Occurring Cannabinoids
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Dr.Robert LaPrairie: The Untapped Potential of Synthetic and Naturally Occurring Cannabinoids
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Innovations in the Science of Cannabis Conference 2021 - National Research Updates
Recorded presentations from pan-Canadian organizations.
Mr. Sheldon Mellis, Program Manager, Mental Health and Substance Use / Gestionnaire de programme, Santé mentale et usage de substances, Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santeĢ mentale du Canada
Title: Filling the Gaps: Research Investments in Cannabis and Mental Health
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Dr. Nina Cluny, Assistant Director, Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction, Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Title: CIHR and Cannabis Research: The Integrated Cannabis Research Strategy
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Dr. Jean Costello, PhD, Director of Evaluation, Homewood Research Institute
Title: An update on research examining cannabis use trends and co-morbidities in two addiction treatment populations
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Ms. Rebecca Jesseman, Director of Policy
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Title: Cannabis Legalization: The Story so Far….
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Asynchronous Research Presentations
Accepted pre-recorded research presentations for the Innovations in the Science of Cannabis Conference, May 2021, McMaster University
Chitmandeep Josan, McMaster University & Dr. Sandeep Raha, McMaster University
Title: Investigating the impact of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) on mammary gland remodeling and function during pregnancy.
Video Length = 5 minutes
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Jordon Inkol, Ontario Veterinary College/ University of Guelph; Keaton A Inkol Systems Design Engineering University of Waterloo, Anthony J Mutsaers Ontario Veterinary College University of Guelph , Sam E Hocker College of Veterinary Medicine Kansas State University
Title: Cannabidiol radiosensitizes canine urothelial carcinoma cells, a naturally occurring model of muscle invasive bladder cancer, in vitro.
Video Length = 14 minutes
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Mahmood AminiLari, McMaster University; Li Wang, McMaster University; Samuel Neumark, McMaster University; Taranah Adli, Western University; Rachel Couban, McMaster University; Aidan Giangregorio, McMaster University; Colleen E. Carney, McMaster University; Jason W. Busse, McMaster University
Title: Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids for Impaired Sleep: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Video Length = 18 minutes
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Maria Sunil, McMaster University; Parsa Karimi, McMaster University; Russell Leong, McMaster University; Jose L. Ramirez-GarciaLuna, Research Institute McGill University Health Centre; Gregorio Zuniga-Villanueva, McMaster University; Elyanne M. Ratcliffe, Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University
Title: Gastrointestinal adverse events of cannabinoids in pediatric populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Video Length = 9 minutes
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Mary-Elizabeth Vaccaro, McMaster School of Social Work; Rochelle Maurice, McMaster School of Social Work); Dr. Saara Greene, McMaster School of Social Work; Dr. Amanjot Sidhu, MD, MHM, FRCPC
Title: Women Growing Older: Exploring older women’s experiences of using and accessing cannabis and cannabis related information across Canada
Video Length = 14 minutes
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Mélise Ouellette, St. Joseph's Hamilton Healthcare; Karen Rowa, Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic, St. Joseph’s Healthcare; Duncan H. Cameron, Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic, St. Joseph’s Healthcare; Ashleigh Elcock, Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic, St. Joseph’s Healthcare; Noam Soreni, Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic, St. Joseph’s Healthcare; Elizabeth J. Pawluk, Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic, St. Joseph’s Healthcare; Randi E. McCabe, Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic, St. Joseph’s Healthcare
Title: Motives for Cannabis Use in Individuals with Clinical Anxiety
Video Length = 14 minutes
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Michael DeVillaer, Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences Faculty Associate, Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research Faculty Associate, Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research McMaster University & St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Title: Part 1: Cannabis Legalization in Canada: Did We Get a Public Health Approach?
Title: Part 2: The Whole World is Watching: Improving Cannabis Legalization in Canada and Beyond
Video Length = 13 minutes
Nicole Takken, Serene Stewart, Tara Packham, Evelyne Durocher, Martha Bauer and Colleen O’Neill, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster University
Title: Tell me about opioid and cannabis use for pain: A qualitative story completion study
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Parsa Karimi, McMaster University; Elyanne M. Ratcliffe, McMaster University; Gregorio Zúñiga-Villanueva, McMaster University; Russell Leong, McMaster University.
Title: Therapeutic Effects of Cannabinoids on the Gastrointestinal System of Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review
Video Length = 9 minutes
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Samuel Neumark, Jane Jomy, Li Wang, Jason W. Busse, McMaster University
Title: Prevalence of cannabis use during pregnancy: a systematic review of observational studies
Video Length = 6 minutes
Stephanie M. Penta, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton; Natalie R. Stearns, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton; Mina V. Pichtikova, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton; Talia M. Tissera, McMaster University; James A. Mirabelli, McMaster University; Taylor Hatchard, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton & McMaster University; Holly A. Raymond, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton; Catherine E. McCarron, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton; Michael T. Amlung, Cofrin Logan Centre for Addiction Research and Treatment & University of Kansas; James MacKillop, Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research & McMaster University; Katherine Holshausen, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton & McMaster University St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Title: Cannabis misuse as a moderator on the relation between emotion dysregulation and acuity of borderline personality disorder
Video Length = 5 minutes
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Susan Eckerle, CAMH; Elyse Cottrell-Martin, CAMH; Natalie Stearns, CAMH; Branka Agic, CAMH
Title: Cannabis Knowledge Exchange Hub: Ontario's Professional Source for Credible Cannabis Information
Video Length = 5 minutes
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Tony P. George, M.D., Karolina Kozak Bidzinski, Ph.D.; Centre for Addition and Mental Health (CAMH), and Division of Basic Neuroscience and Clinical Translation, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto; Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Title: Using a New Trick to Tame an Old Dog: A Preliminary Study of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for Cannabis Use in People with Schizophrenia
Video Length = 27 minutes