Cannabinoid Translational Science Symposium starts February 10th, exclusively online

The International Symposium on Translational Cannabinoid Science will bring together experts to discuss advances in cannabinoid research and therapeutic applications and kicks off next Monday, February 10. The symposium will take place virtually on three consecutive Mondays, February 10, 17 and 24, 2025, and aims to connect fundamental research and the practical application of cannabinoids in medicine, bringing together the most important scientists, academics and industry leaders to discuss recent advances in the field.

Chaired by Italian researchers Alessia Ligresti and Marialessandra Contino, in partnership with several researchers and academics, the symposium is divided into three main themes with specific presentations in each area of ​​expertise, such as:

Day 1 (February 10): Cannabinoids and Neuroinflammation

• Prof. Michael Decker (University of Würzburg) – Neuroprotective strategies for drug development against Alzheimer’s
• Prof. Mauro Maccarrone (University of L'Aquila) – Interaction between endocannabinoids and other bioactive lipids in neuroinflammation
• Prof. Vincenzo Di Marcho (Université de Laval, Québec) – Relationship between the endocannabinoid and the gut microbiome

Day 2 (February 17): Cannabinoids in Oncology and Pain

• Prof. Laura Heitman (Leiden University) – Drug discovery for cannabinoid receptors
• Prof. Cristina Sanchez (Complutense University of Madrid) – The endocannabinoid system as a therapeutic tool in cancer
• Dr. Colin Stott (Phytanix Bio) – Regulatory perspectives on cannabinoid drug development

Day 3 (February 24): Translational Science of Cannabinoids in Industry

• Prof. Saoirse O'Sullivan (Artelo Biosciences) – Clinical advances in FABP (Fatty Acid Binding Proteins) inhibition
• Prof. Andrea Chicca (Synendos Therapeutics) – Clinical development of selective endocannabinoid reuptake inhibitors.
• Prof. Geoffrey Guy (The Guy Foundation – Founder of GW Pharmaceuticals) – Non-pharmacological perspectives on the effects of cannabinoids on biological systems.

The symposium will also feature presentations and roundtables, providing a space for the exchange of knowledge between scientists, physicians and industry representatives. In addition, there will be a space for participants to clarify any doubts they may have.

Registration costs 100 euros for the general public, 80 euros for students and can be done here.

The full schedule, including times, and more details about the speakers are at official website of the event.

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With a degree in Journalism from the University of Coimbra, Laura Ramos has a postgraduate degree in Photography and has been a Journalist since 1998. Winner of the Business of Cannabis Awards in the category "Journalist of the Year 2024", Laura was a correspondent for Jornal de Notícias in Rome, Italy, and Press Officer in the Office of the Minister of Education of the 2018st Portuguese Government. She has an international certification in Permaculture (PDC) and created the street-art photography archive “What does Lisbon say?” @saywhatlisbon. Co-founder and Editor of CannaReporter® and coordinator of PTMC - Portugal Medical Cannabis, Laura made the documentary “Pacientes” in XNUMX and was part of the steering group of the first Postgraduate Course in GxP's for Medicinal Cannabis in Portugal, in partnership with the Military Laboratory and the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Lisbon.

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