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In the final part of this episode, host Evan Friedmann and Jini Glaros, Chief Scientific Officer at Modern Canna Labs, discuss the complexities of cannabis contamination, focusing on pesticides, heavy metals, and microbes, plus the need for better microbial testing, particularly for pathogenic species. Jini also explains the importance of educating physicians about cannabis testing to ensure proper recommendations. Finally, they discuss the readiness of Modern Canna for potential legalization in Florida.

In Part II of this episode, host Evan Friedmann and Jini Glaros, Chief Scientific Officer at Modern Canna Labs, continue their discussion on Jini’s upcoming presentations for the American Chemical Society Fall meeting and the AOAC International Annual Meeting, highlighting her study comparing five moisture measurement techniques. They also discuss the potential impact of Florida's cannabis legalization on the industry, both medical and recreational.

In Part I of this episode, host Evan Friedmann is joined by Jini Glaros, Chief Scientific Officer at Modern Canna Labs, discuss the importance of standardizing cannabis terminology to improve regulations, consumer education, and industry consistency.

The Fall Meeting of the American Chemical Society will be held in Denver August 16-22, with cannabis sessions in the morning and afternoon of Monday the 19th followed by the CANN mixer and then the Sci-Mix Poster Session. There will be additional cannabis sessions in the afternoon on Tuesday and Wednesday the 20th and 21st. To learn more, click the link below:

https://www.acs.org/meetings/acs-meetings/fall.html

The Annual Meeting of AOAC International will be held in Baltimore August 24-28, with Jini and my workshop taking place from 3-4:30pm on Sunday the 25th. Additional cannabis focused programming will be held Monday the 26th from 3:45-5:15pm, on Tuesday the 27th from 1245 to 230 The Cannabis Analytical Science Program (CASP) will meet followed by a Cannabis Community Meeting from 4:30-6pm, and then on Wednesday from 8:15 to 9:45am. To learn more, click the link below:

https://www.aoac.org/2024-annual-meeting-exposition/

Literature Recommendations:

1. Marijuana: A Short History, 2nd Edition by John Hudak

2. The Analytical Chemistry of Cannabis: Quality Assessment, Assurance, and Regulation of Medicinal Marijuana and Cannabinoid Preparations, 1st Edition by Brian F. Thomas, Mahmoud A. ElSohly

3. Agricultural Agents Utilizing Matrix Calibrations for Accurate Quantification of Contaminants in Cannabis Products by Jini Glaros et al

To be published this fall in the Journal of Testing and Evaluation from ASTM International

The final part of this episode with guest speakers Dr. Allison Justice and Dr. Riley Kirk begins with a discussion on hemp and sustainability, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) art, and the importance of inclusivity and diversity in the cannabis industry. Additionally, they discuss challenges in studying cannabis use during pregnancy and the need for a more transparent system for open access research. Finally, Drs. Justice and Riley share their top three reading recommendations for the audience.

Allison Justice SEM Art

https://thehempmine.com/collections/sem-art

Allison Justice Recommendations:

1) Integrated Management of Pathogens and Microbes in Cannabis sativa L. (Cannabis) under Greenhouse Conditions – Liam Buirs & Zamir Punja

https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/13/6/786

2) Handbook of Cannabis Production in Controlled Environments – Youbin Zheng

https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=lp0IEQAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=handbook+of+cannabis+production&ots=1LTSh5XnVH&sig=OenSusPTFyzOrmW4hhRRqye0UKo#v=onepage&q=handbook%20of%20cannabis%20production&f=false

3) Google Scholar Alerts

https://scholar.google.com/intl/en/scholar/help.html#alerts

Riley Kirk Recommendations:

1) Cannabinoids and the Brain – Linda Parker

https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=IlT5DwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PR9&dq=cannabinoids+in+the+brain&ots=wBUwHMPtT9&sig=VkZcvmmpv7JoT2R3ilG4F_pLuH8#v=onepage&q=cannabinoids%20in%20the%20brain&f=false

2) The Midnight Library – Matt Haig

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52578297-the-midnight-library

3) Peterson Field Guides

https://www.goodreads.com/series/65082-peterson-field-guides

In Part II of this episode, Dr. Allison Justice and Dr. Riley Kirk challenge common perceptions of cannabis use, discuss the importance of normalizing daily cannabis use, especially when considering the complexities of both the plant and the human body. They also examine the potential of hemp as a sustainable solution for various applications, including cleaning up pollution and providing fiber, feed, and seed. In particular, they highlight the potential uses of hemp fiber and stems and cannabis-derived terpenes.

In Part I of this episode, we are joined by Allison Justice, PhD, and Riley Kirk, PhD. Dr. Justice conducts photobiology research and co-founded the Hemp Mine, an innovative hemp farm and product manufacturer. Dr. Kirk is a natural product chemist with a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences. Here, they discuss the importance of connecting people in the cannabis industry, academia, and consumers to further the reach of cannabis education. They also explore the elements of their ongoing research project, “The Science of Smokeability,” which examines nutrient management, importance of maintaining moisture levels, accurate measurements, and the future of cannabis research. Drs. Justice and Kirk presented some of their findings at Cannabis Science Conference in May 2024.

On this month’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Iain Oswald, a principal research scientist at Abstrax Tech Inc., a cannabis research and development company located in Southern California. Here, Dr. Oswald (aka Dr. Dank) discusses the discovery of a new class of volatile sulfur compounds responsible for the characteristic gassy, skunky aroma produced by cannabis. We also discuss the recent paper published by Iain and his team highlighting their discovery of an additional range of cannabis sulfur compounds that contribute to the tropical notes in cannabis aromas.

On this special edition episode, host Evan Friedmann is joined by Bill Nichols, the Technical Director at Biotrax Testing Laboratory in New York. Here, Evan and Bill discuss an article that came out earlier this year addressing total yeast and mold counts as well as safety testing in the New York cannabis market. Evan and Bill take a deep dive into the article and explain why they think it needed a rebuttal.

On this month’s episode, we are joined by Steve Ellmore, veteran, filmmaker, and founder of The Unprescribed. Here, Steve shares how he created the incredible film Unprescribed, his knowledge and research surrounding veterans access to medical cannabis, his mission to help others through his non-profit, and more.

On this month’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Adie Rae, Assistant Scientist at the Legacy Research Institute. Join us as we discuss Adie’s background, her knowledge and research surrounding cannabis aroma, how the industry’s laser focus on THC percentage is decreasing the value of cannabis for patients, and more.