Clifford S. Mintz, Ph.D. is a seasoned bioscience professional with over 18 years of experience in drug discovery/development, biomanufacturing, commercialization and regulatory compliance.  He holds a Ph.D. in bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Dr. Mintz spent seven years as a faculty member in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Miami School of Medicine where he conducted laboratory research and taught microbiology and molecular biology to undergraduates, graduate students, and medical students.

After leaving academia and spending several years in the private sector, he founded BioInsights, Inc a biopharmaceutical consulting and medical writing firm. He currently serves as its President and Principal consultant. For the past several years, Dr. Mintz has been investigating and writing about the potential therapeutic value of cannabis and cannabinoids.