Between 1850 and 1937, the U.S. Pharmacopoeia listed cannabis as a medicine for more than 100 separate diseases and illnesses. But, since its removal from the U.S. Pharmacopoeia in 1937, education around medical cannabis has been largely absent in most mainstream medical, nursing and healthcare provider training curricula.
Fortunately, as we know, cannabis is making a comeback, with more and more patients choosing it over prescription drugs and other over-the-counter medications.
However, the gap between the patient-driven need for cannabis therapeutic support and current medical provider knowledge is immense.
Seeking to better understand what’s going on, the Cannabis Center of Excellence (CCOE), Medicinal Genomics and UMass Dartmouth launched “The Healthcare Provider Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices Related to Medical Cannabis Research Study.”
Apr 13, 2021
The newly installed Agilent 1290 Infinity II UHPLC and Ultivo QQQ mass spectrometer at the Cannabis Center of Excellence at Lake Superior State University stands to the right of the two computers on the table. (Photo courtesy of LSSU)
By Journal Staff
SAULT STE. MARIE The Cannabis Center of Excellence at Lake Superior State University recently upgraded its cannabis analysis instrumentation in “ways that benefit not only the burgeoning industry but also environmental science,” according to an LSSU news release.
“In 2019, we established the first cannabis chemistry program in the nation, and this latest step forward epitomizes part of our vision statement to be innovation-driven and transformative,” LSSU President Dr. Rodney S. Hanley said in the release. “It furthers our imperative to stand at the forefront of student learning and development, sustainability, and community partnerships, all pillars of our strategic plan. And it follows our mission stateme
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“This donation not only continues our trendsetting ways in this vital new field, but also makes our already affordable tuition even more reasonable,” says Steven Johnson, dean of the College of Science and the Environment at LSSU.
“When our Cannabis Center of Excellence began operations, members from Steadfast Labs toured the facilities and conducted guest lectures for our students. By funding this scholarship, Steadfast Labs again demonstrates their commitment to supporting future chemists who will enter the workforce and provide public safety in the cannabis field,” Johnson notes.
In addition to cannabis chemistry, LSSU also offers degrees in cannabis production, cannabis science and cannabis business.
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