Medical Cannabis Research Center

Science-based research on medical cannabis

        Drexel University's Medical Cannabis Research Center (MCRC) applies a multi-level approach to researching health outcomes associated with Pennsylvania's medical cannabis program. The center is a collaboration between Drexel's Dornsife School of Public Health and College of Medicine.
    

Latest Center News

MCRC Hosts International Expert on Emerging Cannabis Policy and Advocacy

Mar 4, 2025

MCRC welcomed speaker Steph Sherer, the founder and executive director of Americans for Safe Access.

MCRC Pilot Funding Awardee Presents Research on Use of a National Retail Database

Jan 28, 2025

MCRC invited Dr. Stephen T. Dickinson to present research findings from their MCRC Pilot Study award.

MCRC Event Focuses on Issues Impacting Equity and Access in the Cannabis Industry

Nov 18, 2024

MCRC invited Mike Lomuto and Dr. Adrian Adams to share lessons learned from their efforts to create equity and inclusivity in the cannabis industry.

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Bill to Ensure Accurate Testing and Labeling Medical Cannabis Products Advances in the Pennsylvania General Assembly

Mar 18, 2025

HB 33, led by Representative Dan Frankel of Alleghany County, recently passed in the house by a vote of 194-8. The bill would give the Bureau of Medical Marijuana added oversight powers "through audit testing, quality assurance testing, data transparency, and inspections."

New Bill Seeks to Protect Medical Cannabis Patients from DUI Penalties Without Proof of Impairment

Mar 10, 2025

Representative Chris Rabb of Philadelphia County introduced HB 878 to remove DUI penalties for medical cannabis patients with a current medical marijuana card and without proof of impairment while operating a vehicle.

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