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Finance

U.S. House Passes Cannabis Research Bill, New Jersey Lawmakers Reach Deal on Adult-Use Legislation: Week in Review

This week, the House passed bipartisan legislation that would allow scientists to study state-approved cannabis products.

December 12, 2020

Medical Cannabis Access and Pricing

House Passes Bipartisan Bill Facilitating Clinical Cannabis Research, Allowing Scientists to Access State-Approved Marijuana Products

HR 3797 would also end the decades-long monopoly on the cultivation of cannabis for FDA-approved research by requiring federal agencies to license multiple manufacturers in addition to the University of Mississippi.

December 9, 2020

Compliance

Researchers Develop Test to Determine Cannabinoid Dominance in Cannabis

A University of Minnesota research team has developed a genetic test that can predict whether cannabis will produce mostly CBD or THC, having broad implications for both cannabis and hemp.

December 8, 2020

California

California Universities Plan Wide-Ranging Cannabis Studies After Receiving Grant Funding from State

Researchers from UCLA and UC Davis share details about their upcoming research.

November 24, 2020

Medical Cannabis Access and Pricing

Ethos Cannabis Opens Medical Dispensary in Montgomeryville, Penn.

The store opened Aug. 25.

August 27, 2020

Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh and Parallel Announce Medical Cannabis Research Agreement

The University of Pittsburgh will research the impact of medical cannabis on sickle cell disease and other chronic conditions with a grant from Parallel.

August 5, 2020

Pennsylvania

PA Options for Wellness and Penn State’s College of Medicine Embark on 10-Year Journey to Study Medical Cannabis

The entities have partnered under Pennsylvania’s medical cannabis research program, and have already launched surveys to study patient outcomes, with many more studies planned.

July 22, 2020

Vendor News

Fluence Leads Global Research Initiative to Study Impact of Light Quality on Plant Development, Yield and Crop Quality

Fluence by OSRAM has expanded its global photobiology research program, which encompasses studies on multiple vine crops, leafy greens and medical cannabis in the United States, Canada, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.

July 10, 2020

Louisiana

Ilera Holistic Healthcare Begins Selling Into Louisiana Medical Cannabis Market

This news marks the second license-holder (of two in the state) now actively participating in sales.

July 8, 2020

Medical Cannabis Access and Pricing

Ethos Cannabis and Jefferson University Launch Their First Studies Under Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Research Program

The entities will collaborate to conduct patient-facing clinical research into the benefits of medical cannabis.

May 27, 2020

Michigan

Northern Michigan University to Launch New Indoor Ag Program for Food and Cannabis Production

The school is partnering with Greenflower to offer certifications on cannabis industry courses.

May 22, 2020

Compliance

NCIA Calls for Cannabis Oversight Change

In comments to the DEA’s request for information, NCIA advises cannabis research be overseen by health agency.

May 13, 2020