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CannMed Coffee Talk Returns July 10th
We will be back with new episodes of the CannMed Coffee Talk Podcast next month!
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The Need for the Adoption of Plant Tissue Culture by the Cannabis Industry with Shannon Smith, PhD
Dr. Shannon Smith received his PhD in molecular biosciences from Middle Tennessee State University. There his research focused on plant biotechnology, with work in Cannabis, Panax, and Vitis tissue culture and manipulation. This led to the development of new and unique technologies for the production of both plants and secondary metabolites. He later founded Greenway Lab, a plant biotech company that collaborates with agricultural partners to implement plant biotech solutions to botanical challenges facing the modern agricultural industry.
During our conversation, we discuss:
How recent advances in plant tissue culture can address major problems faced by the Cannabis industry
How rapid, reliable propagation of identical daughter plants can be achieved in tissue culture
How long-term storage of explant tissues can be used to regenerate whole plants
How developments in meristematic tissue culture protocols can eliminate viral contamination of plant tissues
And more!
Additional Resources
Greenwaylab.co
dr.smith@gwlabtn.com
Medical Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Tissue Culture: Present Status and Future Potential
Cryopreservation of 13 Commercial Cannabis sativa Genotypes Using In Vitro Nodal Explants
Initiation, growth and cryopreservation of plant cell suspension cultures
ELIMINATION OF HOP LATENT VIROID FROM HOP PLANTS BY COLD TREATMENT AND MERISTEM TIP CULTURE
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Characterizing Lesser-Known Cannabis Phytochemicals with Tim Lefever
Tim Lefever is the Director of Discovery at Nalu Bio. He is an experienced Director with a demonstrated history of 20+ years of preclinical in vivo research and leading effective teams at organizations such as Canopy Growth and Research Triangle Institute. He has authored or co-authored numerous manuscripts and presented research findings at a variety of scientific conferences over the past 20 years.
At CannMed 24, Tim will present "Characterization of Less Studied Cannabis Phytochemicals” which investigates the pharmacological, physicochemical, and basic toxicological characteristics of cannabis phytochemicals. During our conversation, we discuss:
How Tim and his team choose which phytochemicals to study
What makes the varin cannabinoids particularly interesting
The difference between chemically derived compounds vs plant-derived compounds
Which phytochemicals show the most promise
Modifying phytochemicals to improve their effectiveness
Thanks to This Episode's Sponsor: Brains Bioceutical
Brains Bioceutical is a global leader in EU-GMP-certified production of naturally-sourced active pharmaceutical ingredients for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. With a unique suite of licences, Brains Bioceutical is one of the only natural plant-based phytochemical API manufacturers in commercial production today, and is involved in academic and clinical trials across the globe. Learn more at brainsbioceutical.com
Additional Resources
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Making Biopesticides from Terpenes with Kimberly Gwinn, PhD
Dr. Kimberly Gwinn is a Professor of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee. Her lab currently investigates natural products that are produced by plants and microbes and their uses as medicines and as bio-pesticides.
At CannMed 24 she will present Hemp Processing by-products as Biopesticides which describes her team’s work using terpene-rich industrial hemp by-products to control plant diseases and pests.
We discuss:
Why terpenes are effective biopesticides
Which pathogens and pests terepene-rich biopesticide can fight
What are nanaemulsions and why they are important in this application
How this technology can open up a new revenue stream for growers
The regulatory lift for getting biopesticides approved
and more
Thanks to this episode’s Sponsor: Rare Earth Genomics.
Rare Earth Genomics is a dynamic partnership formed with Texas A&M AgriLife, one of the world’s leading research institutions, to accelerate hemp research and create tools for farmers. Their mission is to increase the likelihood of a successful harvest for farmers through genetic analysis and rigorous environmental testing of vigorous cultivars.
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Microdosing Psilocybin for Cannabis Dependence with Megan Mbengue
Megan Mbengue is the revolutionary force behind Trusted Canna Nurse. Recognizing a gap between elderly patients and cannabis, Megan sought to provide that demographic with the extra hand-holding and guidance they need to have the best possible experience. With over a decade of nursing experience in diverse fields like oncology, labor delivery, and hospice care, she brings a unique perspective to her practice.
At CannMed 24 Megan will be participating in a Cannabis Nursing Panel and presenting a poster titled “Microdosing Psilocybin for Cannabis Dependency: A Nurse Led Intervention”
During our conversation, we discuss:
The important role nurses play in cannabis medicine
How brands can tap into the expertise cannabis nurses have
How psilocybin can be used to treat addictive behavior
The results from Trusted Canna Nurses 6-week beta for using psilocybin to treat cannabis dependency
and more
Thanks to This Episode's Sponsor: Trusted Canna Nurse
Trusted Canna Nurse was founded by Megan Mbengue and Ariane Williams, two nurses who are dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional medicine and the world of cannabis and psychedelics. They specialize in creating evidence-based treatment plans for all ages that address chronic illnesses, treatment-resistant conditions, mental health, autism, and more.
Learn more at trustedcannanurse.com
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Analyzing Fruity and Savory Cannabis Aromas with TJ Martin
TJ Martin is the VP of R&D at Abstrax, a company that specializes in the research, development, and production of botanically derived and cannabis-inspired terpenes.
TJ and his team recently published a paper that identified several non-terpenoid compounds that are responsible for the unique aromas associated with exotic cannabis varieties, including the berry, tropical, candy, and fruity notes found in Zkittlez and Gelato as well as the rich, intense, chemical scents found in GMO. This research opens up a new world of aromatic compounds and challenges the idea of classifying cultivars based on terpenes alone.
We discuss:
How cannabis aroma affects consumer and patient experience
The variety of aromas the cannabis plant can produce and how it compares to other plants
Define exotic cannabis varieties and compare them to more prototypical cultivars
Why terpenes alone do not tell the entire aroma story in exotic cannabis varieties
How to communicate information about non-terpeninoid compounds to consumers and patients in a meaningful way
Thanks to This Episode's Sponsor: Agilent Technologies
Whether you manufacture or test cannabis, you face the challenge of delivering high-quality products, increasing sample volume, and meeting emerging regulations. Agilent offers best-in-class cannabis and hemp analysis solutions featuring robust instruments, software, services, and consumables. Their team of experts can develop, implement, and optimize methods to get you up and running quickly.
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Additional Resources
Minor, Nonterpenoid Volatile Compounds Drive the Aroma Differences of Exotic Cannabis
Abstraxtech.com
[Podcast] Discovering New Aromatic Compounds in Cannabis with TJ Martin
Cannasulfur Compounds: A New Class of Secondary Metabolites Discovered in Cannabis
Cannabis Aroma Predicts User Experience with Adie Rae, PhD
The Nose Knows: Aroma, but Not THC Mediates the Subjective Effects of Smoked and Vaporized Cannabis Flower
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