Dr. Sara Jane Ward steps up to deliver one of the most unique episodes of HLI yet! Dr. Ward brings us two new and amazing members of the podcast crew, Dr. Deb Kimless and Dr. Del Potter. Dr. Kimless shares her experiences from working as a clinical cannabis researcher in the industry. Dr. Potter shares his views from his work in psychedelics drug R&D, informed by his extensive studies of psychedelics use among indigenous populations. Overall, a fun filled show exploring almost every aspect of the cannabis and psychedelics industries. A special thank you to the episode sponsor and friend of the show - Double Blind Magazine.

Episode’s Group:

Sara Jane Ward, PhD (Moderator)

Del Potter, PhD

Deb Kimless, MD

Jahan Marcu, PhD

Nigam B. Arora, PhD

News Links:

Exciting Landscapes in Cannabis Opportunities (2:35)

Cannabis For ... Everything? 23 Industries Seizing The $32B Market Opportunity - CB Insights Research

The Second Wave of Psychedelic Research in Europe (11:05)

https://icpr2020.net/europes-psychedelic-science-renaissance/

Quitting the Caffeine? (17:30)

Michael Pollan On Caffeine Addiction's Upside — And Ugly History : Shots - Health News : NPR

Do industry investments in research institutions create a conflict? (27:00)

https://www.statnews.com/2020/02/03/cash-from-cannabis-companies-creates-conflicted-researchers/

Rapid Fire Science Study Links:

The Effects of Cannabidiol-Based Sublingual Tablets on Diabetic Neuropathic Pain (36:30)

https://www.longdom.org/open-access/the-effects-of-cannabidiolbased-sublingual-tablets-on-diabetic-neuropathic-pain.pdf

Psychedelics Meet Artificial Intelligence. From ‘Molecules of Life’ To New Therapeutic Approaches, An Evolution Marked by the Advent of Artificial Intelligence: The cases of chronic pain and neuropathic disorders. (48:00)

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1359644621000362?dgcid=rss_sd_all

Today’s Game (59:15):

Two truths and a lie; Dr. Ward discusses three stories about how people have been creatively sharing cannabis products during the pandemic. Can you sniff out the stinker? Cannabis stash n’ grabs? Gifting economies? Feeding edibles to Florida wildlife?

Credits:

Podcast production by Joe Leonardo, Cover art by Selina Lee, Intro music by Buddha by Kontekst, Transition Music by K. LOUK. Outro music by Bensounds. Special thanks to Julian Amkraut for supporting this episode.

More at:

howtolaunchanindustry.com

marcu-arora.com