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Brazil: São Paulo hosts 4th edition of Medical Cannabis Fair from May 22nd to 24th
From May 22 to 24, 2025, Expo Center Norte, in São Paulo, will host the 4th edition of the Medical Cannabis Fair, the largest B2B and B2P medicinal cannabis event in Latin America. The program includes the Brazilian Congress of Medicinal Cannabis (CBCM), which will feature more than 100 national and international speakers to address topics such as medical specialties, the endocannabinoid system, veterinary medicine, dentistry, agribusiness and technology, among others. Doctors have free admission to the event.
The fair will bring together experts, companies, researchers and health professionals to discuss scientific advances and innovations in the medicinal use of cannabis and industrial hemp.
The 4th Brazilian Congress of Medicinal Cannabis (CBCM) will be held within the event, bringing together more than 100 national and international experts to discuss scientific, clinical and regulatory advances in the medicinal use of cannabis.
Among the main speakers and topics covered are:
Dr. Pedro Pierro
Functional neurosurgeon and scientific director at Sechat, Pierro will address the use of cannabinoids in the treatment of epilepsy, anxiety, depression and movement disorders. He will also highlight new therapeutic applications of cannabis in dermatology and weight management.
Dr. Ana Hounie
Psychiatrist and Brazilian representative on the APMC Advisory Board, Hounie will participate in the “MedCan Endocannabinoid System” module, discussing the role of medicinal cannabis in the post-COVID-19 pandemic period.
Dr. Flavio Geraldes Alves
A medical researcher focused on cannabis and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Dr. Alves will share insights into the clinical and therapeutic aspects of cannabis in the treatment of ASD.
Dr. Jackeline Barbosa
Neurologist and phytotherapist, he will discuss the integration of cannabis into clinical practice, highlighting his experience in coordinating medical departments and associations.
Dr. Marcus Zanetti
Psychiatrist and PhD in Sciences, Dr. Zanetti will contribute to discussions on the psychotherapeutic effects of cannabis, offering an academic perspective on its applications.
Dr. Ricardo Campello
Lawyer and partner at Licks Attorneys, he will participate in the panel “ANVISA, regulation and the future of cannabis products in Brazil”, addressing the regulatory challenges and legal perspectives for the sector.
Thematic Modules
The congress will be divided into modules specialized in several areas of interest:
- MedCan: Endocannabinoid System: Explores the physiology and pharmacology of the endocannabinoid system, including treatments with psychedelics and discussion of clinical cases.
- MedCan: Specialties: Focused on medical specialties, it addresses drug interactions, aesthetics and neurological diseases, with presentation of clinical cases.
- OdontoCannabis: Intended for dentistry, it presents diseases treatable with cannabis and promotes discussions on diagnosis and safe prescription.
- VetCannabis: Addresses veterinary medicine, discussing legal issues, integration with integrative veterinary medicine and use in production animals.
- Business Cannabis: Explores business opportunities in the global cannabis market, analyzing legislative and regulatory barriers.
- Agro & Tech Cannabis: Focused on the agricultural and technological production of cannabis, from seed to final product, including traceability and extraction technologies.
The fair will be open to the general public on May 22 and 23, from 09 am to 20 pm, and will be open exclusively to healthcare professionals on May 24, at the same time. Healthcare professionals can register for free for the three days of the event, while other interested parties must purchase paid tickets.
For more information and registration, visit the official website Medical Cannabis Fair.
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[Disclaimer: Please note that this text was originally written in Portuguese and is translated into English and other languages using an automatic translator. Some words may differ from the original and typos or errors may occur in other languages.]____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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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 21st Portuguese Government. She has an international certification in Permaculture (PDC) and created the street-art photography archive “Say What? Lisbon” @saywhatlisbon. Co-founder and Editor of CannaReporter® and coordinator of PTMC - Portugal Medical Cannabis, Laura directed the documentary “Pacientes” 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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