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Read More. CMCR studies Current studies examine the effects of cannabis and cannabinoids on a range of psychiatric, developmental and pain conditions, as well as the impact of use on public safety (e.g., driving). A list of current and past studies can be found here . Currently Accepting New Applications CMCR is now accepting applications for the 2024 Grants Program. Letters of intent are due by 3/1/24 and applications are due 4/26/24. Read More. ALL news announcements symposia publications information presentations studies current studies Scientists rejoice! Studying cannabis is about to get a lot easier May 8, 2024, Jackie Mogensen of Mother Jones interviewed Dr. Igor Grant about how DEA’s potential... Read more Inaugural UC-wide symposium on Cannabinoid Science and Community Health UC Riverside hosted the inaugural University of California-wide symposium on "Cannabinoid Science... Read more Marijuana messes with your driving for longer than you think February 5, 2024 Sumathi Reddy of The Wall Street Journal spoke with Dr. Tom Marcotte about his... Read more 2024 CMCR Grants Program CMCR Grants Program - 2024 - Request for Applications The Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research... Read more CMCR Grants Program awards new research grants in 2023 As part of Proposition 64 funding to the CMCR, the Center is pleased to announce three new studies... Read more Marijuana testing for Minnesota drivers Dr. Tom Marcotte was interviewed by Fox9 KMSP news station in Minnesota regarding a pilot program... Read more 2023 CMCR Symposium Videos Exploring the Entourage: The Therapeutic Potential of Minor Cannabinoids, Terpenes, and... Read more ’Driving high is a DWI’ but enforcement can be difficult. Just ask Colorado. November 1, 2023, Eric Rasmussen of KSTP-TV in Minneapolis referred to CMCR’s recent JAMA... Read more Federal health agency recommends easing marijuana restrictions David Ovalle and Laurie McGinley, Washington Post, August 30, 2023. Dr. Igor Grant spoke to the... Read more Evaluation of FSTs for identifying drivers under the influence of cannabis Dr. Tom Marcotte and colleagues recently published their findings in JAMA Psychiatry of a... Read more Vaporized cannabis vs placebo for acute migraine Dr. Nathaniel Schuster recently completed a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover,... Read more DMV, CHP & CMCR begin novel, on-road study to examine cannabis-impaired driving The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is collaborating with the California Highway... Read more Driving under the influence of cannabis: Impact of combining toxicology testing with field sobriety tests Drs. Robert Fitzgerald and Thomas Marcotte recently published an article in Clinical Chemistry on... Read more Cannabis Research Resources University of California cannabis research centers: UC San Diego, Center for Medicinal... Read more Challenges to Conducting Medical Cannabis Research - Dr. Igor Grant - April 2023 The UC Office of the President, in partnership with the Department of Cannabis Control, held a... Read more Cannabis legislation signed into US law In December 2022, the bipartisan Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act... Read more Raphael Mechoulam, towering figure in cannabis research has passed CMCR mourns the passing on March 9, 2023 of Professor Raphael Mechoulam, commonly regarded as... Read more Dr. Igor Grant presents to California State Senate On March 13, 2023, Dr. Igor Grant presented to the California State Senate Committee on Business,... Read more Experts reflect on what new law might mean for cannabis research Nick Zagorski, Psych News, March 9, 2023. Drs. Igor Grant and Ziva Cooper comment on how the... Read more CME credits for 2022 CMCR Symposium - closed The Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research is pleased to offer continuing medical education (CME)... Read more 2023 CMCR Grants Program CMCR Grants Program - 2023 - Request for Applications The Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research... Read more New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research Meredith Wadman, Science, December 2, 2022 The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research... Read more Dr. Thomas Arkell presentation to CMCR investigators Dr. Thomas Arkell, a research fellow at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia... Read more Press conference on new Federal cannabis research legislation On August 31, 2022 CMCR hosted a press conference organized by Representative Scott Peters of... Read more Congressional bill would free up researchers to study modern cannabis products Thomas Fudge, KPBS, September 30, 2022 KPBS interviewed Dr. Igor Grant on the potential impacts... Read more The impact of cannabis on public health July 21, 2022, Health Professional Radio interviewed Dr. Thomas Marcotte about cannabis and... Read more CMCR Grants Program awards new research grants in 2022 As part of Proposition 64 funding to the CMCR, the Center is pleased to announce three new studies... Read more Research: After smoking cannabis, people may have false sense of driving safety Kristi King, WTOP News, July 7, 2022 WTOP interviewed Dr. Thomas Marcotte about cannabis users’... Read more Delta-8 THC panel discussion hosted by CMCR’s Kyle Boyar CMCR’s Kyle Boyar hosted a panel discussion on Delta-8 THC at a meeting of CANN’s Journal Club.... Read more Why doesn’t a test to check for marijuana impairment exist? Tyler Adkisson, Newsy, May 16, 2022 Dr. Thomas Marcotte comments on CMCR’s research on cannabis... Read more CNN features CMCR Autism study CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta interviewed Dr. Doris Trauner, lead researcher of... Read more Posters at the 2022 Symposium Read more Posters at the 2023 Symposium Read more 2022 Symposium Agenda Medicinal Cannabis and Cannabinoid-Based Medicine: Progress, Policy, and Partnership PDF of... Read more 2023 Symposium Agenda Exploring the Entourage: The Therapeutic Potential of Minor Cannabinoids, Terpenes, and... Read more Cannabis & Driving: NavNeuro podcast interview with Dr. Tom Marcotte - February 2022 Dr. Tom Marcotte discusses acute effects of cannabis use (THC) on driving performance on the... Read more CMCR Grants Program - 2022 CMCR Grants Program - 2022 - Request for Applications The Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research... Read more CMCR chosen by NFL to study effects of cannabis in sports related injuries in elite athletes The NFL has awarded CMCR researchers funding to...