Patients Out of Time
National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics Series
#1 April 7, 2000, Iowa City, IA The First National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Medical Marijuana: Science Based Clinical Applications
Overview and welcome – Al Byrne and Melanie Dreher, RN, PhD
Marijuana & Medicine: Assessing the Science Base – Janet E. Joy, PhD
History of Medical Use of Marijuana – Michael Aldrich, PhD, Kevin Zeese, Esq. & Lawrence Hirsch, Esq.
Meta-Analysis of State Clinical Cancer Studies, Cannabis Efficacy – Richard Musty, PhD
Clinical Review, 3000 cases – Tod Mikuriya, MD
Conducting Cannabis Research in the United Kingdom – David Hadorn, MD
Case Presentations of Legal Marijuana Patients:
Glaucoma: Robert Randall and Elvy Musikka
Multiple Sclerosis: Barbara Douglass
Chronic Pain: George McMahon, Irvin Rosenfeld, & Juan Sanchez-Ramos, MD, PhD
The Voices and Experiences of Families and Care Providers – Mae Nutt, Scott Imler, Margaret McMahon
#1 April 8, 2000, Iowa City, IA The First National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Medical Marijuana: Science Based Clinical Applications
Cannabis and Human Cannabinoids: Their Potentials as Medicines – David W. Pate, PhD, MSc
Herbal versus Pharmaceutical Cannabis Preparations – John McPartland, DO
Potential Health Risks of Therapeutic Cannabis:
Cognitive Effects – Robert Block, MS, PhD
Physiological Effects – Denis Petro, MD
Pulmonary Effects – Donald Tashkin, MD
Use During Pregnancy – Melanie Dreher, RN, PhD
Psychosocial Study of AIDS Patients Using Cannabis – Kathleen Boyd, PhD
Guidelines for Dosage and Administration of Cannabis – ML Mathre, RN, MSN ,CARN
Current Marijuana Research and Research Questions – Ethan Russo, MD
Open Forum Q & A: All faculty
#2 May 3, 2002, Portland, OR The Second National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Analgesia and Other Indications
Opening Remarks – Al Byrne & Sandee Burbank
??Review of Current Research Clarifying the Role of Cannabis in Pain Management -Ester Fride, PhD (she replaced Raphael – maybe a different title for her presentation – check video)
Historical Review of Medical Cannabis – David Bearman, MD
Pain Relief with Cannabis for MS Patients – Richard Musty, PhD
Cannabinoids and Movement Disorders – Juan Sanchez-Ramos, MD, PhD
OR and HI Clinical Case Studies – Stuart Rosenblum, MD & William B. Wenner, MD
Nutritional Benefits of Hemp Seed and Oil – Don E. Wirtshafter, Esq. & Mary Beth Augustine, RD, CDN
Oregon Medical Marijuana Act – Three Years’ Experience – Grant Higginson, MD
Missoula Chronic Cannabis Use Study – Ethan Russo, MD, ML Mathre, RN, MSN, George McMahon, Elvy Musikka, Irvin Rosenfeld
Cannabis Diseases and Pests – Robert Clarke, BS
Cannabis Use with AIDS Patients: – Donald Abrams, MD
#2 May 4, 2002, Portland, OR The Second National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Analgesia and Other Indications
State Cannabis Programs – Donald Topping, PhD moderator
CA – Michael Aldrich, PhD & Scott Imler
CO – Gail Kelsey, BS
HI – Pamela Lichty, BA, MPH
Patients’ Use of Cannabis – Madeline Martinez
Medical Cannabis Providers:
The Wo/Man’s Alliance for Medical Marijuana, CA – Valerie Corral
Vancouver Compassionate Club, Vancouver, BC – Hilary Black
Eugene Compassionate Club, OR – Todd Dalotto
Clinical Trials in Canada: Cannabis for Chronic Pain – Mark Ware, MD
Matching Medicinal Strains with Symptoms – Geoffrey Guy, MD
Alternative Delivery Systems:
Cannabis Patch – Audra Stinchcomb, PhD
CT-3 – Sumner Burstein, PhD
Open Forum Q & A – All faculty
#3 May 21, 2004, Charlottesville, VA: The Third National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Use Throughout the Life Span
Opening Remarks – Al Byrne
The Cannabinoid System in Neuroprotection – Raphael Mechoulam, PhD
Holistic Biochemistry: 600 Million Years of Cannabinoids – Robert Melamede, PhD
Overview of Cannabis Use and Pregnancy – Melanie Dreher, RN, PhD
A Cannabis Kid – Christopher Largen
Mothers Know Best – Mae Nutt, Debbie Jeffries, Patricia Skidmore, RN, MSN, Ann McCormick
Pediatrics and Cannabis – Ethan Russo, MD
Sublingual Dosage in the UK – Geoffrey Guy, MD
Chronic Cannabis Use: An Opportunistic Study – Thomas O’Connell, MD
Cannabis Efficacy in Treating ADD & ADHD – David Bearman, MD
Risk of Dependence – Billy R. Martin, PhD & Melanie Dreher, RN, PhD
Risk and Benefits of Cannabis Products – ML Mathre, RN, MSN, CARN
Interactions Between Opiates and Cannabinoids – Sandra Welch, PhD
U.S. Federal Patients and Pain – Irvin Rosenfeld, George McMahon
Transdermal Cannabinoids – Audra Stinchcomb, PhD
#3 May 22, 2004, Charlottesville, VA: The Third National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Use Throughout the Life Span
Therapeutic Cannabis in The Netherlands – Willem Scholten, Pharm D, MPA
British Columbia Patient Surveys: Philippe Lucas
Cannabis Research in Canada – Mark Ware, MSc, MRCP
Multiple Sclerosis and Cannabis – Denis Petro, MD and Jim Miller
Cannabis and Pain: Ongoing Clinical Trials – Donald Abrams, MD
Psychological& Physical Health in Long Term Cannabis Users – Richard Musty, PhD
Movement Disorders and Cannabis – Juan Sanchez-Ramos, MD
Cannabis Use in Hospice – Valerie Corral
DEA Rescheduling Petition Report – Jon Gettman, PhD
A Humane Drug Control System – Arnold Trebach, PhD, JD
Medical Ethics and Cannabis Prohibition – Richard Bonnie, JD
Open Forum Q & A – All faculty
#4 April 7, 2006, Santa Barbara, CA: The Fourth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: The Mind-Body Connection
Opening Remarks – Donald Abrams, MD, David Bearman, MD & Harriet Miller
Staying Safe: The Challenge (What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You) – Mark Miller
Cannabinoids and the Physics of Life – Robert Melamede, PhD
Cannabis: Synthetic vs. Natural – Daniele Piomelli, PhD, Pharm D
Efficacy of Smoked Cannabis on Human Experimental Pain – Mark Wallace, MD
Patients Experience Treating MS with Cannabis – Montel Williams
UK Experience with New Cannabis Medicines – Stuart Ratcliffe, MD
The Current State of Cannabinoid Research in Israel – Natalya Kogan, PhD
DEA/NIDA and the Obstruction of Privately Funded Research – Rick Doblin, PhD
The Therapeutic Use of a Cannabis Project in Catalonia Spain: Information, Prescription and Research – Marta Duran Delmas, MD
Canadian Pain and Cannabis – Mark Ware, MD, MECP, MSc
Pharmacy Grade Cannabis in The Netherlands – Marco van de Velde, Pharm D
Federal Patients: Are They Healthy? – ML Mathre, RN, MSN (moderator), Barbara Douglass, Irvin Rosenfeld, George McMahon, & Elvy Musikka
Cannabis Spouses Speak – Deborah Rosenfeld, Nancy Cavanaugh, Jay Cavanaugh, Alice O’Leary, LPN, Joan Dangerfield
#4 April 8, 2006, Santa Barbara, CA: The Fourth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: The Mind-Body Connection
Opening Remarks – Marty Blum, JD, Bonnie Martin, RN and Al Byrne
Cannabis in Pain and Palliative Care – Donald Abrams, MD
Cannabis Use and Pregnancy – Melanie Dreher, RN, PhD
Therapeutic Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Its Efficacy Treating “Morning Sickness” – Philippe Lucas
AIDS and Cannabis – Steven Hosea, MD
??Jeff Hergenrather
Clinical Implications of the Endocannabinoid System: PTSD, ADD and Beyond – David Bearman, MD
PTSD Panel – Erin Hildebrandt, Al Byrne, Christopher Largen
Oregon Survey of Cannabis Applications – Edward Glick, RN
Patient Empowerment – William Britt, Russell Peterson, Rita Solinas
California Doctors, Medical Cannabis and the Medical Board: Safe and Appropriate Recommendations for a Safe and Effective Medicine – Frank Lucido, MD, Arnold Leff, MD, David Bearman, MD
Medical Cannabis and the Public Policy Process – Jon Gettman, PhD
Open Forum Q & A: ML Mathre, RN, MSN (moderator) All faculty
#5 April 4, 2008, Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, CA: The Fifth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Cannabis: Re-Entering Mainstream Medicine
Opening Remarks – Donald Abrams, MD & Deborah Burger, RN
Conceptual Quagmires & Epistemic Privilege – Joe White
Cannabis From a Physician’s Perspective – Steve Hosea, MD
Does Regular Marijuana Smoking Lead to Pulmonary or Pulmonary-Related Diseases (COPD, Lung Cancer, Pneumonia)? Cohort and Population Based Studies – Donald Tashkin, MD
Cannabis Yields and Dosage – Chris Conrad
Cannabis: When Not Recommended – ML Mathre, RN, MSN
Patients Experience with Cannabis – Michael Krawitz, Angel Raich
Cannabis Use and Pregnancy – Melanie Dreher, RN, PhD
Cannabis (Hemp) Seeds for Nutrition – Gero Lesen, D. Env
Clinical and Laboratory Medicinal Cannabis Results from Israel – Natalya Kogan, PhD
Effects of Smoked Cannabis on Chronic Neuropathic Pain – Mark Ware, MD, MSc, MRCP
Cannabinoids and Movement Disorders – Juan Sanchez-Ramos
Federal Patients and Cannabis – George McMahon, Irvin Rosenfeld, Elvy Musikka
#5 April 5, 2008, Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, CA: The Fifth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Cannabis: Re-Entering Mainstream Medicine
Cannabis in Pain and Palliative Care – Donald Abrams, MD
Cannabidiol and Mental Health – Richard Musty, PhD
Nursing, Ethics and Cannabis – Laurie Badzek, RN, JD, LLM, MS
Medical Cannabis: The Challenge of Educating Mainstream Medical Professionals – David Ostrow, MD, PhD
Cannabis Tea in The Netherlands – Arno Hazekamp, PhD
Compassion Clubs of California – Amanda Reiman, PhD, MSW
Putting Compassion in Compassion Clubs – Philippe Lucas, Patrick Fourmy, Valerie Corral
DEA/NIDA and the Obstruction of Privately Funded Research – Rick Doblin, PhD
Cannabis: Re-Entering Mainstream Journalism – Fred Gardner, Paul Armentano, Anne Harrison
Medical Cannabis and the Public Policy Process – Jon Gettman, PhD
Open Forum Q & A – ML Mathre, RN, MSN, CARN (moderator), All Faculty
#6 April 16, 2010, Warwick, RI: The Sixth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Cannabis: The Medicine Plant
Opening Remarks – Donald Abrams, MD, Jesse Stout, BA, Donna Policastro, RN
Cannabis: Opening New Vistas in Both Therapy and Chemical Biology – Raphael Mechoulam, PhD
A Molecular View of the Synergistic Shotgun – John McPartland, DO
Endogenous Cannabinoid System Review – Robert Melamede, PhD
Cannabinoids and the Neurobiology of Reward, Habit Formation and Addiction – Gregory Gerdeman, PhD
??Endocannabinoid System and Neuropathic Pain – Andrea Hohmann, PhD
The Endogenous Cannabinoid System and Reproductive Pain – Heather Bradshaw, PhD
Safety of Medical Cannabis Use – Mark Ware, MD, MSc, MCRP
First Look: An Analytical Window into California’s Medical Cannabis Supply – Steve DeAngelo (lunch – no credit)
Growing Cannabis for Medicine – Ed Glick
Chasing the Rainbow – Medical Cannabis and the Struggle to Break the NIDA Monopoly – Lyle Craker, PhD
American Academy of Cannabinoid Medicine – David Bearman
It Can’t Hurt to Ask: A Patient Survey of Canadian Medical Cannabis Users – Philippe Lucas
Oral Preparations of Medical Cannabis – Jennifer Burbank
State Programs and Supplying Patients with Medicinal Cannabis:
RI – Charles Alexandre, RN & Todd Handel, MD
NM – Steven Jenison, MD & Bryan Krumm, RN, CNP
Geographic Snapshots of Medical Cannabis Access in Washington State – Sunil Aggarwal, PhD
#6 April 17, 2010, Warwick, RI: The Sixth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Cannabis: The Medicine Plant
Welcome – Al Byrne & Melanie Dreher, RN, PhD
Head Trauma, Osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s Disease: An Unexpected Trio – Raphael Mechoulam, PhD
Cannabinoids and Adverse Memories in Animals: Novel Perspectives in the Treatment of PTS(d) – Reinaldo Takahashi, PhD
Cannabis in the Treatment of Eye Movement Disorders, Congenital and Pendular Nystagmus – Denis Petro, MD
Cognitive and Psychomotor Effects of Cannabis – Richard Musty, PhD
Veterans and Pain, PTS(d) Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injuries – Michael Krawitz
Cannabidiol for the Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Disorders – Past, Present and Future: José Crippa, MD, PhD
Cannabis for Muscle Spasms and MS – Jay Rostow & Rhonda O’Donnell, RN
Cannabinoid: Opioid Interactions – Donald Abrams, MD
Variability in Marijuana’s Acute Effects: The Role of Expectancies, Pharmacology and Genetics – Jane Metrik, PhD
Harm Reduction and Cannabis – Mary Lynn Mathre, RN, MSN, CARN
Open Forum Q & A – ML Mathre, RN, MSN (moderator), All Faculty
#7 April 27, 2012, Tucson, AZ: The Seventh National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: The Endocacannabinoid System: Clinical Implications for Health Care
Welcome and Opening Remarks – Al Byrne, Donald Abrams, MD
Cannabis: Why is it Forbidden? – Mary Lynn Mathre, RN, MSN & Jacki Rickert
Overview of the Endocannabinoid System – Vincenzo DiMarzo, PhD
Care and Feeding of the Endocannabinoid System – John McPartland, DO
The ECS and Neuropathic Pain – Andrea Hohmann, PhD
Cannabinoids and the Eye – Melanie Kelly, PhD
The Use of Cannabis with Glaucoma – Gary Storck & Elvy Musikka
Beyond THC: Bringing Back CBD – Martin A. Lee
Raw Cannabis: A Dietary Essential Optimized Through Individualaized Phytogenetics – William Courtney, MD
The Role of the Endocannabinoid System in the Regulation of Stress, Mood, and Anxiety – Matthew Hill, PhD
The ECS and Addiction – Greg Gerdeman, PhD
Cannabis as an Exit Drug – Amanda Reiman, PhD, MSW
Perils and Promising Possibilities with Cannabis and Schizophrenia – Christopher Fichtner, MD
Research and Education on Cannabinoids: Update from Canada – Mark Ware, MD
Open Forum Q & A – ML Mathre, RN, MSN (moderator), Current day faculty
#7 April 28, 2012, Tucson, AZ: The Seventh National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: The Endocacannabinoid System: Clinical Implications for Health Care
Opening Remarks – Al Byrne & Andrew Weil, MD
Cannabinoids and Cancer Care – Donald Abrams, MD
Phytocannabinoids in the Treatment of Breast Cancer and Glioma Cell Cancer – Cristina Sanchez, PhD
Cannabis Oil and Skin Cancer – Robert Melamede, PhD
Empirical Rationales for the Possibility of Cannabis Therapeutics in Post Traumatic Stress – Christopher Fichtner, MD
Practical Applications of Cannabis for Post Traumatic Stress – Bryan Krumm, RN, CNP
Clinical Trials of Cannabis Ues for Post Traumatic Stress Among Veterans – Mordechai (Moti) Mashiah & MD Sue Sisley, MD
(Lunch talk, no credits) How to Help When There is No Hope – Vincent Palazzotto
The Use of Cannabis for ALS – Jahan Marcu, PhD and Cathy Jordan
Can Cannabis Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease? – Gary Wenk, PhD
The ECS and Clinical Implications for Health Care – Clint Werner (moderator), Andrew Weil, MD, Julie Holland, MD & Melanie Dreher, RN, PhD
Open Forum Q & A – ML Mathre, RN, MSN (moderator) Current Day Faculty
#8 May 9, 2014, Portland, OR: The Eighth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: The Endocannabinoid System and Age-Related Illnesses
Opening Remarks – ML Mathre, RN, MSN & Donald Abrams, MD
Repression of Scientific Knowledge – David Allen, MD
Educational Needs of Health Care Professionals – Mark Ware, MD
Cannabis as an Adaptogenic Herb – Michelle Sexton, ND
Cannabis Production for a Regulated Market – Todd Dalotto
History of Cannabinoid Receptors: Targets o Interest to the Pharmaceutical
Industry – Allyn Howlett, PhD
Endoannabinoids and Mood Disorders – Cecilia Hillard, PhD
New Target Receptors for Cannabinoids GPR55 and GPR18 – Mary Abood, PhD
The Endocannabinoid System, Cannabis and Pain – Perry Fine, MD
Cannabis, the ECS and Alzheimer’s Disease – Julian Romero, PhD
Cannabis in the Management of Neuromuscular Diseases – Greg Carter, MD
Hepatitis C and Cannabis: An Overview – Diana Sylvestre, MD
Potential Therapeutic Benefits of Cannabinoids for Cancer Patients – Sara Jane Ward, PhD
Clinical Applications of Cannabis in Cancer Patients – Donald Abrams, MD
Open Forum Q & A – ML Mathre, RN, MSN (moderator) Current Day faculty
#8 May 10, 2014, Portland, OR: The Eighth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: The Endocannabinoid System and Age-Related Illnesses
Cannabinoids – Tackling the Cardiovascular Problems: Reem Smoum, PhD
Osterporosis, Osterarthritis, and the Brain-Bone Connection – Jahan Marcu, PhD
Addiction: the Dark Side of Cannabinoids – Jennifer Wiley, PhD
The Art of Cannabinoid Medicine: Clinical Approaches to Maximize Benefit and Minimize Harm – Dustin Sulak, DO
What’s in Your Medicine? CBD, Terpenes, and Other Ingredients in Medical Cannabis – Dale Gieringer, PhD
Cannabis Use in a Nursing Home Setting – Zach Klein, MSc candidate
Creating Cannabis Policies in Extended Care Facilities/Use of Cannabis in the Elderly – Jeffrey Hergenrather, MD
Cannabis Therapeutics in Hospice and Palliative Medicine – Sunil Aggarwal, MD, PhD
Facing Death with the Help of Cannabis: Valerie Corral
Complex Conditions and Cannabis: Individualized Treatment Yields Promising Results – Mara Gordon
Is Your Patient Impaired on Cannabis? – Paul Armantano
The Importance of Education for the Patients – Mark Miller
Stigma and Patient Experiences – Michelle Newhart, PhD
Patient Panel – Debbie Wilson & John D. Schwerdtfeger
Empowering Healthcare Providers to Protect and Guide Patient Access to Herbal Cannabis – Alan Silber, Esq. (moderator), Michael Cutler, Esq. & Connie Elkins McKelvey, Esq.
Open Forum Q & A – ML Mathre, RN, MSN (moderator) Current Day Faculty
#9 May 22, 2015, West Palm Beach, FL: The Ninth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Celebrating the Past, Embracing the Future
Welcome and Opening Remarks – Al Byrne & Donald Abrams
Marijuana Prohibition – Baseless Then and Now – Alice O’Leary, LPN & Jon Gettman, PhD
The Botanical Medicine of Cannabis – Michael Krawitz and Jeffrey Block, MD
Challenges and Roadblocks in US Cannabis Research – Uma Dhanabalan, MD (moderator), Melanie Dreher, RN, PhD, Denis Petro, MD, Donald Abrams, MD & Sue Sisley, MD
Separating Spin and Reality in the Media – Justin Kander
50 Years of Cannabis/Cannabinoid Research – Raphael Mechoulam (Skype)
Homeostatic Regulation and the ECS – John McPartland, DO
The ECS and Addiction – Greg Gerdeman, PhD
The Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency – Ethan Russo, MD
Endogenous Cannabinoids and the Aging Brain – Juan Sanchez-Ramos
Open Forum Q & A – ML Mathre, RN, MSN (moderator) Current Day Faculty
#9 May 23, 2015, West Palm Beach, FL: The Ninth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Celebrating the Past, Embracing the Future
Cannabis Therapy for Pediatric Epilepsy – Bonni Goldstein, MD
Tikum Olam Medical Cannabis Treatment Center – A Nurse –led Approach: Ma’ayan Weisberg and Inbal Sikorin, RN
Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome – Thomas Lee, MPH candidate
Safe Access: the Importance of Patient and Industry Education – Allie Butler & Sara Payan
Why Are We Poisoning our Veterans? PTSD, TBI and Suicide -Bryan Krumm, CPN, MSN, Perry Parks, Robert Jordan, and Jacques Stiegelman
Hemp for Health – Eric Steenstra
The Endocannabinoid System and Education – Andrew Weil via Skype
Cannabis and the Wide World of Sports Panel – Greta Gaines, Riley Cote, Reginald Jones
Safe Dosing for Seniors – Deborah Malka, MD, PhD
Clinical Applications/Dosing – Dustin Sulak, DO
Cannabis Genetics, Breeding and the Future of Medical Strain Development – Darryl Hudson, PhD
The Elephant in the Room – Mary Lynn Mathre, RN, MSN
Open Forum Q & A – ML Mathre, RN, MSN (moderator) Current Day Faculty
#10 April 15, 2016, Baltimore, MD: The Tenth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Cannabis: A Botanical Medicine
Opening Address – Mary Lynn Mathre, RN, MSN
Cannabis as a Botanical Medicine:Historical and Modern Perspectives Based on Authoritative Review of the Literature – Roy Upton, RH, DAyu
Understanding Cannabis as an Herbal Medicine – Deborah Malka, MD, PhD
Pharmacological Actions and Potential Novel Therapeutic Uses of Plant Cannabinoids: Great Expectations – Roger Pertwee, PhD
Cannabis Terpenoids and Herbal Synergy – Ethan Russo, MD
Medical Cannabis: What Questions to Ask Growers, Extractors and Budtenders – Trish Flaster
Therapeutic Use of the Cannabis Root – Natasha Ryz, PhD
Cannabis: Why Nutrition Matters – Laura Lagano, MS, RDN, CDN
Fallout From the Cannabis Prohibition – Neill Franklin, Jeff and Chris Mizanskey, Dolores Halbin, RN, and Paul Bregman, MD
The Dose Effects of Edible Cannabis in Non-tolerant Individuals – Ryan Vandrey, PhD
Tracking Real World Use of Medical Cannabis: Lessons from Quebec – Mark Ware, MD
Cannabis & Holistic Healthcare: The Evolving Canadian Perspective – Henry Moller, MD, MSc, MPP
Minority Communities & Cannabis: Diseases and Stigmas – Malik Burnett, MD, MBA & Corey Barnette
Open Forum Q & A – ML Mathre, RN, MSN (moderator) Current Day Faculty
#10 April 16, 2016, Baltimore, MD: The Tenth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Cannabis: A Botanical Medicine
Cannabis a Versatile Botanical – Mark Blumenthal
Cannabinoids as P0ssible Antitumoral Drugs – Manuel Guzman, PhD
Recent Advances in Cannabinoid Research in Jerusalem – Reem Smoum-Jaouni, PhD
Cannabis and the Skin: From Physiology to Therapy of Skin Diseases – Tamás Biró, MD, PhD
Cannabis and the Brain: Neuroprotection vs. Toxicity. Does it Damage or Protect? – Greg Gerdeman, PhD
Margin of Safety and Risk of Addiction – Mary Lynn Mathre, RN, MSN
Cannabis Use in Intimacy and During Pregnancy – Jordan Tishler, MD, Stacey Kerr, MD, Ciarra Torres Vargas, PhD
Quality Control of Medical and Recreational Cannabis – The Past, Present and Future: Noel Palmer, PhD
Demographic & Diagnosis Study of 300 Patients Drawn from Three California Cannabinoid Medicine Practices – David Bearman, MD
Cannabis, Opioids and Pain – Debra Kimless, MD
Cannabis as a Homeostatic Medicine – John McPartland, DO
Preventative Medicine and Health Promotion with Cannabis – Dustin Sulak, DO
Open Forum Q & A – ML Mathre, RN, MSN (moderator) Current Day Faculty
#11 May 19, 2017, Berkeley, CA: The Eleventh National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Cannabis: Protecting Patients and Reducing Harm
Welcome – Mary Lynn Mathre, RN & Donald Abrams, MD
National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine – Donald Abrams, MD
Overview of the Endocannabinoid System – Daniele Piomelli, PhD, MD
Endocannabinoids and the Neurobiology of Stress Resilience: Can Cannabis Protect Patients From Stressors? – Greg Gerdeman, PhD
The Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Neuroprotection and Regeneration After TBI – Esther Shohami, PhD
Endocannabinoids in the Aging Brain and in Neurodegenerative Diseases – Juan Sanchez-Ramos, MD, PhD
Cognitive Effects of Cannabis on Medical and Recreational Users – Kent Hutchison, PhD
Cardiovascular and Metabolic Effects of Cannabis – Steven Sidney, MD, MPH
The Center for Medical Cannabis Research – Past and Future – Igor Grant, MD
Cannabis and Cancer Treatment – Sean McAllister, PhD
Cannabis for Central Sensitivity Syndrome – Caroline MacCallum, MD, FRCPC, BSc Pharm
Got the Night Shift Again: The Potentials of Cannabis – Ciara A. Torres, PhD
Exploring Cannabis as a Treatment for PTS(d) in the Military – Fabian Henry & Darryl Hudson, PhD
Open Forum Q & A – ML Mathre, RN, MSN (moderator) Current Day Faculty
#11 May 20, 2017, Berkeley, CA: The Eleventh National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Cannabis: Protecting Patients and Reducing Harm
Cannabis as a Harm Reduction Agent for the Opioid Epidemic – Dustin Sulak, DO
Cannabis as a Substitute for Opiate and Non-opiate pain-Based Medication – Amanda Reiman, PhD, MSW
Cannabis for Pain Management in Israel – Bereket Schiff-Keren, MD
Federal Protocol for Cannabis as an Adjunct Pain Medication – Irv Rosenfeld
Cannabis: Banned Drug or Medical Treatment for Sports Injuries? – Nate Jackson, Sue Sisley, MD, Eben Britton
Cannabis Use with Geriatric Patients – Eloise Theisen, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC
Medical Cannabis: A Senior’s Perspective – Sue Taylor
How Does Medical Cannabis Save Money in Medicare and Medicaid – David Bradford, PhD & Ashley Bradford
Making Medical Cannabis Better and Safer – Ethan Russo, MD
Herbal Cannabis Products for Patients – Valerie Corral
Cannabis in the Treatment of Seizure Disorders – Bonni Goldstein, MD & ____________
What About the Children – Tracy Ryan
HIPAA and State Medical Marijuana Laws – Elizabeth Dost, RN
Getting Past Stigma and Unlearning the Marijuana Propaganda – David Hepburn, MD
Open Forum Q & A: ML Mathre, RN, MSN (moderator) Current Day Faculty
#12 May 11, 2018, Jersey City, NJ: The Twelfth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Cannabis: Relieves Pain, Treats Addiction
Welcome – Mary Lynn Mathre, RN, MSN, Juan Sanchez-Ramos (video), & John Malanca
Historical Review of Cannabis fro Pain Relief and Addiction Treatment – Ethan Russo, MD
The Role of the ECS in Neuropathic Pain and Cancer Pain – Aron Lichtman, PhD
Endocannabinoids and Neural Systems of Addiction – Greg Gerdeman, PhD
Keeping an Open MIND: Assessing the Impact of Medical Cannabis Use on the Brain – Staci Gruber, PhD
Cannabidiol as a Single of Adjunctive Treatment Strategy for Pain: Evidence from Preclinical Studies – Sara Jane Ward, PhD
Multi-Center Medical Cannabis (MC) Prospective Registry Study for Chronic Pain Patients – David Meiri, PhD
Medical Cannabis and the Elderly – Inbal Sikorin, RN
Associations Between Medical Cannabis and Prescription Opioid Use in Chronic Pain Patients – Jacob M. Vigil, PhD
Patient Survey in ME, VT and RI – Brian Piper, PhD, MS
Patient Report – Anne Morgan, MD
From Pills to Pot – Sue Sisley, MD & Mike James
Open Forum Q & A – ML Mathre, RN, MSN (moderator) Current Day Faculty
#12 May 12, 2018, Jersey City, NJ: The Twelfth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Cannabis: Relieves Pain, Treats Addiction
Cannabis Constituents – David Meiri, PhD
Complicating the Simple vs. Simplifying the Complex: Two Camps in Cannabis and How They Impact Labeling and Testing Standards to the Detriment of Patients – Mark Lewis, PhD
Topical Cannabis for Pain Relief – Natasha Ryz, PhD, MSc
Cannabis as a Treatment Modality for Substance Use Disorders – Joe Schrank & Scott Bienenfeld, MD
Everything You Need to Know About Medical Cannabis – Caroline MacCallum, MD
Cannabis for Opioid Abuse – an Update on the Science and Practical Tips for Success – Dustin Sulak, DO
Patient Access to Cannabis – Lynda Balneaves, PhD, RN
Roadblocks and solutions for Healthcare Professionals Related to Medical Cannabis – Melanie Dreher, RN, PhD, David Nathan, MD, & Julie Holland, MD
Open Forum Q & A: ML Mathre, RN, MSN (moderator) Current Day Faculty
#13 April 12, 2019, Tampa Bay FL: The Thirteenth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Cannabis: Whole Plant Medicine for the Whole Person
Welcome: M. L Mathre, RN, MSN
Introduction to Raphael Mechoulam – Joel Meshulam, MD
From Phyto-Cannabinoids to Endocannabinoids – Raphael Mechoulam, PhD
Cannabis the Plant – Kevin Jodrey
Terpenes and Flavonoids – Linda Klumpers, PhD
Evolution of the Endogenous Cannabinoid System – Greg Gerdeman, PhD
Cannabis and Movement Disorders – Juan Sanchez-Ramos, PhD, MD
Cannabis Nurtrition and the Microbiome – Laura Lagano, MS, RDN, CDN
Pain Survey – Sue Sisley, MD
Cannabis and Opioid Use Disorder – Beth Wiese, MA
Cannabis CAM Therapy for the Elderly – Deborah Malka, PhD, MD
Cannabis and Post Traumatic Stress: A Holistic Approach – Bryan Krumm, MSN, CNP
Open Forum Q & A – ML Mathre, RN, MSN (moderator) Current Day Faculty
#13 April 13, 2019, Tampa Bay FL: The Thirteenth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Cannabis: Whole Plant Medicine for the Whole Person
What About Cannabis Use During Pregnancy & When Breast Feeding – Genester Wilson-King, MD
Panel: Dosing with Whole Plant Botanical Medications: Challenges and Solutions –Juan Sanchez-Ramos, PhD, MD (Moderator), Dustin Sulak, DO, Deborah Malka, PhD, MD, Melani Bersten, PharmD
Panel: Potential Adverse Outcomes with Cannabis – Greg Gerdeman, PhD (Moderator), Melani Bersten, PharmD, Bryan Krumm, CNP, Dale Gieringer, PhD
Panel: Cannabis Testing: Problems and the Road to Solutions – Chris Hudalla, PhD (Moderator), Susan Audino, PhD,
Panel: Integrating Cannabis Into the Health Care System – Mara Felson (Moderator), Terel Newtonm MD, David Berger, MD, Shaleen Title, Esq.
Open Forum Q & A – ML Mathre, RN, MSN (Moderator), Current Day Faculty
#14 May 20, 2021 (Virtual), The Fourteenth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Cannabis: The State of the Science
Welcome & Overview: Mary Lynn Mathre, RN, MSN & Mikhail Kogan, MD
State of Cannabis Laws and Regulations – The Invisible Patient
The Broad Scope of Patient Needs – Jon Gettman, PhD
Minorities and Veterans – Brandon Wyatt, Esq.
Reclassification of Cannabis in the Single Convention Drug Control Treaty Pursuant to Critical Review Process of World Health Organization’s Expert Committee on Drug Dependence: Implications for Policy, Patient Access, and the Cannabis Industry Inside the US – Michael Krawitz
Live Q & A: Jon Gettman, Brandon Wyatt, Michael Krawitz & Mikhail Kogan
State of Cannabis Research – Catch 22
Early Attempts at Cannabis Research – Melanie Dreher, PhD, RN (see video for updated presentation title)
Four Years After the 2017 NASEM Report on The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: What We’ve Learned and Where We’re Headed – Ziva cooper, PhD
Research Interests of the National Center for Complimentary and Integrative Health – David Shurtleff, PhD
Live Q & A – Melanie Dreher, Ziva Cooper & David Shurtleff
State of Cannabis Education – Who is Teaching Who?
MD University’s Cannabis Program – Leah Sera, PharmD
Core Steps Toward Developing Competencies for Medical Cannabis Education in Medical Schools – Mikhail Kogan, MD, Yuval (Tuby) Zolotov, PhD, Leslie Mendoza Temple, MD & Abraham Benavides, MD
Live Q & A: Leah Sera, Mikhail Kogan, Leslie Mendoza Temple & Abraham Benavides
#14 May 21, 2021 (Virtual), The Fourteenth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Cannabis: The State of the Science
State of the Science – What We Do Know About the ECS and Cannabis
Overview: What We Do Know About the ECS and Cannabis – Greg Gerdeman, PhD
Matters of MIND: Examining the Impact of Medical Cannabis – Staci Gruber, PhD
Cannabis as an Orchestra of Components for a Multitude of Conditions – Davie (Dedi) Meiri, PhD
Mechanism of Action of CBD & Other Cannabinoids – Bonni Goldstein, MD
State of Product Safety – Jahan Marcu, PhD
The Endocannabinoid System, Cannabis, and the Microbiome – Ethan Russo, MD
Medicinal Plants: Missing Insights in Pharmacology – Kevin Spelman, PhD
Live Q & A – State of the Science Faculty
#14 May 22, 2021 (Virtual), The Fourteenth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: Cannabis: The State of the Science
State of Clinical Practice – Science Takes Hold
Challenges, Successes, and New Challenges – Dustin Sulak, DO
Cannabis Preferences by a Cohort of Veterans in Hawaii – Me Fuimanono-Poe, FNP-BC
2019 Veterans Health and Medical Cannabis Study – Marion McNabb, DrPH, MPH
Cannabis and Women’s Health Conditions – Genester Wilson-King, MD
Pediatric Case Presentations – Rylie Maedler & Coltyn Turner
What About the Children? – Patricia Frye, MD
Cannabis Therapeutics for the Geriatric Population – Mikhail Kogan, MD
COVID-19 and Medical Cannabis Patients and Consumer Study – Marion McNabb, DrPH, MPH
CBD for the Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathic Pain – Deb Kimless, MD
Live Q & A – State of Clinical Practice Faculty