CannMed Coffee Talk

Feb 04 2025 117 ep. 38 mins 42
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Conversations with the leading minds in cannabis science, medicine, cultivation, and safety testing.

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Hop Latent Viroid Prevention and Mitigation Strategies with Punya Nachappa, PhD

Feb 04 2025 42 mins  
Dr. Punya Nachappa is an Associate professor at Colorado State University in the Department of Agricultural Biology. Her research program focuses on understanding the interactions between plants and insect vectors to manage plant pests and diseases in hemp. At CannMed 25, Punya will present "Biology and Management of Hop Latent Viroid", which will describe the impact of HLVd on

Analyzing Unregulated Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products with Michelle Peace, PhD

Jan 21 2025 49 mins  
Dr. Michelle Peace is an internationally recognized forensic toxicologist and a Full Professor in the Department of Forensic Science at Virginia Commonwealth University. The National Institute of Justice has funded her team to study the proliferation of semi-synthetic THC analogs in the unregulated market and define their relevant biomarkers. Her work impacts public health and publ

Identifying and Managing Fusarium in Hemp with Nicole Gauthier, PhD

Dec 10 2024 34 mins  
Dr. Nicole Gauthier is a Professor and Extension specialist at the University of Kentucky. Her program focuses on disease management of specialty crops including fruits, vegetables, and hemp. In her Extension role, she develops educational and outreach programs to help growers manage disease through identification, understanding of pathosystems, and integration of management strate

Making High Science TV with Ed Leclere and David McKillop

Nov 26 2024 44 mins  
Ed Leclere and David McKillop have teamed up to create High Science, a new TV series premiering on YouTube TODAY November 27th featuring Medicinal Genomics and CannMed. David is an Emmy-award-winning producer with an impressive background in creating hit shows like Duck Dynasty and Pawn Stars. He brings his storytelling expertise to the cannabis space, teaming up with Ed Leclere to

Analyzing Cannabis Gene Expression with Kevelin Barbosa-Xavier

Nov 12 2024 24 mins  
Kevelin Barbosa-Xavier is a PhD student in Plant Biotechnology at Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro (UENF) where she conducts research under the supervision of Thiago Motta Venancio. She is a computational biologist, investigating the genes and gene networks involved in plant secondary metabolic pathways and fiber production, specifically in the Cannabis sativ

Investigating Cannabinoids for PTSD Relief with Laura Barrett

Oct 29 2024 45 mins  
Laura Barrett, MBA, BSN, RN, known as “Nurse Laura,” is the Founder and Executive Director of the National Clinical Director Consortium and the Owner and Operator of Ask Nurse Laura. She serves on the boards of several non-profits, including the Connor Sheffield Foundation. Nurse Laura is dedicated to educating individuals and groups about cannabis and psychedelic medicine opti

Cannabinoids for Athletics, Concussions, and Pain with Elizabeth Thompson

Oct 16 2024 55 mins  
With a BSc. in molecular biology and an MSc. in physiology, Liz has studied the human body through many lenses. The focus of her PhD program (Pharmacy) is to explore disorders that have directly impacted her life in the world of professional contact sports, and how cannabinoid products could potentially play a role in these. As a member of the clinical trial team that was recen

Surveying Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome with Megan Mbengue and Codi Peterson

Oct 01 2024 50 mins  
Megan Mbengue is the revolutionary force behind Trusted Canna Nurse. With over 10 years of nursing experience in diverse fields like oncology, labor delivery, and hospice care, she brings a unique perspective to her practice. She also holds national certifications in three nursing specialties and a Master of Science degree in Medical Cannabis Therapeutics. Codi Peterson is the C

Breeding Techniques to Create Unique Genetics with Justin Esquivel

Sep 17 2024 39 mins  
Justin Esquivel is CEO & Geneticist, Green Luster Phenos™ and has been an influencer and leader in the cannabis industry for 15 years. Esquivel was the head grower and geneticist of an indoor commercial-scale cultivation operation back in 2012. Justin has consulted with over 100 cannabis facilities, 72 of which operate commercial canopies. Esquivel provides home growers with pest

Investigating Terpenes for Chronic Pain Management with John Stretcher, PhD

Sep 04 2024 33 mins  
Dr. John Streicher is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology in the College of Medicine at the University of Arizona. He has built a long-term research program focused on finding improved treatments for pain. This has encompassed multiple approaches over the years, including testing cannabinoid and non-cannabinoid constituents of Cannabis sativa, identifying new ways to targ