Symposia
Here you will find recordings of past symposia from the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists.
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The Regulatory Roadmap: Starting Your Career in Cannabis Regulation
The Regulatory Roadmap: Starting Your Career in Cannabis Regulation
This panel discussion, moderated by McKenna Campbell, MS, MEd, features three experts in the field of cannabis regulation: Alexis Mueller, MS from the Hawaii State Department of Health's Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation, Alex Gallagher, MS from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, and Alicia Schaal, MS, BSN, RN from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority.
Written by Kelsey Engvik
October 31, 2025 -
Dr. Kenneth Weinberg: Exquisite Moments of Sorrow and Grace
Dr. Kenneth Weinberg: Exquisite Moments of Sorrow and Grace
This book reading features Dr. Kenneth Weinberg reading several chapters from his memoirs, 'Exquisite Moments of Sorrow and Grace.'
Written by Kelsey Engvik
September 10, 2025 -
Cannabis Industry and Cannabinoid Testing
Cannabis Industry and Cannabinoid Testing
This symposium, brought to you by the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists, and led by Dr. Julie Johnson, Chief of Research at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, delves into the intricacies of cannabis and cannabinoid testing within the regulated industry.
Written by Kelsey Engvik
August 13, 2025 -
Beyond the Headline: 5 Tips for Evaluating the Validity of News Headlines about Cannabis Research
Beyond the Headline: 5 Tips for Evaluating the Validity of News Headlines about Cannabis Research
This symposium titled 'Beyond the Headline: Five Tips for Evaluating the Validity of Headlines in Cannabis Research, hosted by the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists (ACS), underscores the importance of scrutinizing news headlines about cannabis studies. Christine Goedhart, PhD, a science education specialist, leads the discussion, emphasizing critical thinking and evaluation skills.
Written by Kelsey Engvik
June 26, 2025 -
Synthetic Medicines are not Black Magic: A Symposium
Synthetic Medicines are not Black Magic: A Symposium
In this symposium from the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists, Jason Kingsbury, Ph.D., discusses the complexities and potential of synthetic cannabinoids.
Written by Kelsey Engvik
May 21, 2025 -
ACS Student Research Symposium on Cannabis-Related Studies
ACS Student Research Symposium on Cannabis-Related Studies
The Association of Cannabinoid Specialists Student Research Symposium focused on presenting student research on cannabis-related studies.
Written by Kelsey Engvik
April 30, 2025 -
Clinical Case Studies with Dr. Adam Abodeely: An ACS Symposium
Clinical Case Studies with Dr. Adam Abodeely: An ACS Symposium
This symposium provides detailed insights into two real-life cases in the use of medical cannabis, featuring Dr. Adam Abodeely, a double board-certified surgeon specializing in gastrointestinal diseases and cancer.
Written by Kelsey Engvik
February 26, 2025 -
Policy Symposium Video on Medical Cannabis with Jordan Tishler, MD
Policy Symposium Video on Medical Cannabis with Jordan Tishler, MD
The symposium on policy hosted by Makenna Campbell features Dr. Jordan Tishler, a cannabinoid specialist and President of the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists (ACS).
Written by Kelsey Engvik
January 29, 2025 -
Cannabis and Epilepsy
Cannabis and Epilepsy
On November 20, 2024, the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists was joined by Dr. Sandra Carrillo as she presented a symposium on Cannabis and Epilepsy.
Written by Kelsey Engvik
November 20, 2024 -
Psychedelics: A Clinical Perspective Symposium with Eugene Vortsman, DO
Psychedelics: A Clinical Perspective Symposium with Eugene Vortsman, DO
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists welcomed Eugene Vortsman, DO to present on Psychedelic Medicine: A Clinical Perspective.
Written by Kelsey Engvik
October 22, 2024