The University of Washington Center for Cannabis Research (UW CCR) was created in 2017 as a coordinated and centralized effort for Cannabis research across disciplines. Its mission is to foster innovation in Cannabis research and solidify science to address pressing Cannabis-related questions.
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Observations
WA Hemp in Food Task Force - Meeting
(August 31, 2022) - Summary
After a critical briefing was postponed, task force members offered high-level updates from two work groups and reiterated a need to collect appropriate data to produce a timely report.
WA Hemp in Food Task Force - Meeting
(August 17, 2022) - Summary
Members learned about contemporary cannabinoid research from a UW official then defined and prioritized work group focus areas for reporting back to the full task force.
The Week Ahead
(May 23, 2022)
In addition to a WSLCB board meeting, a WSU researcher would present their findings on “High-Potency Cannabis” and WSDA staff planned next steps on the hemp program.
The Week Ahead
(May 9, 2022)
- USA - Washington
- Washington State Senate Labor, Commerce, and Tribal Affairs Committee (WA Senate LCTA)
Washington state policymakers aiming to rebuild the bulwarks of the highly regulated cannabis market prepared to take new steps to respond to chemically converted hemp cannabinoids.
UW CCR - Webinar - Optimizing the Medical Properties of Cannabis
(April 4, 2022) - Summary
A leading cannabis researcher went over his work on CBD and THC compounds to leverage the therapeutic potential of the endogenous cannabinoid system in the body.
WSLCB - Deliberative Dialogue - Cannabis Impairment
(April 27, 2022) - Summary
Panelists from previous talks returned to field questions on identifying and regulating impairing cannabinoids, goals much more difficult to reach for cannabis than for alcohol.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(April 26, 2022) - Future Rulemaking
Staff offered a vision of future agency rulemaking including projects on cannabinoid regulation; packaging and labeling; and advertising - as well as outreach on national legalization.
The Week Ahead
(April 4, 2022)
A quiet week for cannabis-related policymaking events created space for thoughtful public outreach by members of the University of Washington Center for Cannabis Research.