DATE: Wednesday, March 27, 2019
TIME: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
LOCATION: University of Rhode Island
The lecture will be given by:
Prof. Hinanit Koltai, PhD, a Senior Research Scientist at the
Opening remarks will be given by Professor Clinton Chichester of the URI College of Pharmacy and Avi Nevel, President & CEO of The Rhode Island Israel Collaborative (RIIC).
The event charge is $15 and is free for URI faculty, students, and members of the Rhode Island Israel Collaborative (RIIC). Both options require prior registration. Click link to purchase ticket, Click here for free registration.
The public attentiveness for medical use of marijuana, Cannabis Sativa, is fast growing. Especially now, as we witness a dramatic rise in the interest of scientists, clinicians, politicians and regulatory agencies as well as the media, it is highly important for the scientific community to judiciously study the possible beneficial use of this plant. Come and hear Professor Koltai, whose research is focused on cannabis for medical use. She and her team at the Agricultural Research Organization, (ARO) Volcani Center, Israel have established a scientific basis for the development of new cannabis-based medical drugs.
The event charge is $15 and is free for URI faculty, students, and members of the Rhode Island Israel Collaborative (RIIC), both options require prior registration. Click link to purchase ticket, Click here for free registration.
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