Join the cannabis conversation with NOVA
Tune in for three cannabis events exploring the nexus of cannabis science and policy.
Cannabinoid receptors, named after cannabis, are found in nearly every organ in the body. Image Credit: NOVA/GBH
As state-legalized cannabis spreads, NOVA explores its little-known risks and benefits. Join us for three virtual cannabis conversations which explore the intersection of cannabis science and policy. To learn more, register for the events listed below.
Cannabis Genomics and Cannabinoid Genes
Wednesday, November 3
6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT
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What do we know about the cannabis genome and how are cannabis strains related to one another? Join Dr. Daniela Vergara, emerging crops specialist at Cornell University, to discover what the genome can tell us about cannabis strains, their relationship, and the genes associated with CBD & THC production.
Learn more about the risks and benefits of cannabis in NOVA’s The Cannabis Question, streaming on YouTube and the NOVA website.
Investigating Medicinal Uses of Cannabis
Tuesday, November 9
6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT
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Cannabis is legal for medicinal use in 38 states, yet it is still unclear how effective cannabis is in treating the wide range of physical and mental health conditions people are using it for. Join Dr. Staci Gruber, director of the Cognitive and Clinical Neuroimaging Core (CCNC) and the Marijuana Investigations for Neuroscientific Discovery (MIND) program at McLean Hospital, to learn about her research with people using medical cannabis for anxiety, chronic pain, and other conditions and discuss new opportunities for medical research on cannabis based on these findings.
Stay tuned for more cannabis conversations highlighting the new series!