Agenda and links to video recordings
Day 1: Thursday, October 17, 2024
8:00-8:05 Welcome from the CMCR Director, Igor Grant, MD
2024 CMCR Symposium Awards
8:05-8:40 Alexandros Makriyannis, PhD - CMCR Pioneer in Medicinal Cannabis Research Award
This award honors leaders in cannabis and cannabinoid research conducting basic and translational research of cannabinoids, other constituents of cannabis, and the endocannabinoid system. The recipient’s work has led to significant advancements in our understanding of the mechanism and physiological effects of cannabinoids and related compounds.
8:40-9:15 Mark Ware, MD, MRCP(UK), MSc - CMCR Award for Advancing Cannabis and Cannabinoids as Therapeutics
Presentation of Award and Keynote Address entitled "Cannabis and chronic pain: reflections from a 25 year journey" - LINK to Video
This award honors those whose work has led to significant changes in our knowledge of or an expansion to the therapeutic use of cannabis and cannabinoid-based medicines. Recipients come from a diverse array of backgrounds, including drug development, medicine, public policy, and advocacy.
2023 Award Recipients: Marilyn Huestis, PhD and Margaret (Meg) Haney, PhD
2022 Award Recipients: Daniele Piomelli, PhD and Donald Abrams, MD
9:55-10:00 5-minute break
CMCR Special Lectures
10:00-10:20 Nathaniel Schuster, MD - A randomized clinical trial of cannabis for migraine headaches - LINK to Video
10:20-10:30 Q&A with Mark Wallace, MD (Dr. Schuster's collaborator) moderated by J. Hampton Atkinson, MD - LINK to Video
10:30-10:50 Veena Ranganath, MD, MS - A randomized clinical trial of cannabidiol to reduce joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis - LINK to Video
10:50-11:00 Q&A with Veena Ranganath, MD, MS moderated by J. Hampton Atkinson, MD - LINK to Video
Healthy Aging
11:00-11:15 Alison Moore, MD, MPH, FACP - A perspective on cannabis and aging - LINK to Video
11:15-11:30 Kim Finley, PhD - Impact of cannabinoids on Drosophila longevity and traumatic injury response - LINK to Video
11:30-11:45 Michael Petrascheck, PhD - A lipid pathway that regulates C. elegans lifespan - LINK to Video
11:45-11:55 Moderated panel discussion with the speakers and Q&A; Moderator: Arpi Minassian, PhD - LINK to Video
12:00-1:00 Poster Session - LINK to agenda, abstracts, and videos
Day 2: Friday, October 18, 2024
Dementia
8:00-8:15 Pamela Maher, PhD - Cannabidiol as a potential therapeutic for the treatment of age-related neurodegenerative diseases - LINK to Video
8:15-8:30 Krista L. Lanctôt, PhD - Randomized clinical trial of nabilone for the treatment of agitation in dementia - LINK to Video
8:30-8:45 Brent Forester, MD, MSc - Randomized clinical trial of dronabinol for the treatment of agitation in dementia - LINK to Video
8:45-8:55 Moderated panel discussion with the speakers and Q&A; Moderator: Ellen Lee, MD - LINK to Video
8:55-9:00 5-minute break
Cancer Treatment
9:00-9:15 Nephi Stella, PhD - Anti-tumor activity of cannabinoid-based molecules - LINK to Video
9:15-9:30 Christopher Twelves, MD - Nabiximols with temozolomide in patients with recurrent glioblastoma - LINK to Video
9:30-9:45 Joseph A. Califano, MD - Diverse effects of cannabinoids on head and neck squamous cell carcinoma - LINK to Video
9:55-10:00 5-minute break
Use of cannabis and cannabinoids among older adults and people with cancer
10:00-10:15 Ilana Braun, MD - Cannabis and cannabinoids in adults with cancer: ASCO Guideline - LINK to Video
10:00-10:15 Patricia Di Ciano, PhD - Cannabis and driving in older adults - LINK to Video
10:00-10:15 Linda Hill, MD, MPH - Impact of recreational cannabis use legalization on older adults in California - LINK to Video
10:45-10:55 Moderated panel discussion with the speakers and Q&A; Moderator: Thomas Marcotte, PhD - LINK to Video
10:55-11:00 5-minute break
NIH Institute Panel
11:00-11:55 Representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) discuss future directions in funding for medicinal cannabis and new directions in aging and cancer care featuring the following panelists:
Alexis Bakos, PhD, MPH, RN - NIH Institute Panel: The NIA Perspective - LINK to Video
Andrew Freedman, PhD - The Trans-National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cannabis and Cancer Research Interest Group (CCRIG) - LINK to Video
David Shurtleff, PhD - Overview of National Center on Complementary and Integrative Health's (NCCIH) Role in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research at NIH - LINK to Video
Susan Weiss, PhD - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Research Priorities for Cannabis and Cannabinoids - LINK to Video
Panel discussion and Q&A - LINK to Video moderated by Steve Gust, PhD, Advisor to CMCR
11:55-12:00 Closing Remarks - LINK to Video from Igor Grant, MD, CMCR Director
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