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 Invited Experts Discuss Applied Pharmacognosy: Personalizing Cannabis Dosing Schedules

Sep 3, 2026

The first event of the academic year focused on cannabis dosing schedules and the science behind properly and accurately dosing cannabis.

Medical Cannabis Research Center at Drexel Announces New Clinical Pilot Study Awards for 2026-2027

Jul 15, 2026

Five new clinical studies have been funded by the Medical Cannabis Research Center (MCRC) as part of its 2026-27 pilot funding cycle designed to stimulate innovative research on medical cannabis across Drexel University.

MCRC Speakers Discuss New Cannabis and Hemp Testing Report from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission

Feb 12, 2026

MCRC welcomed David Standiford and Steven Crowley to present findings from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s technical report.

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Research News

New Study Highlights Outcomes of Unintentional Pediatric Exposures to Cannabis- and Hemp-derived Products

Jul 24, 2026

Children exposed to hemp-derived synthetic and semi-synthetic cannabinoids had higher rates of critical care admissions and overall admission rates to emergency care according to recently conducted a study by Northwestern University.

Medical Cannabis Research Center at Drexel Announces New Clinical Pilot Study Awards for 2026-2027

Jul 15, 2026

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Media Coverage

7 Unexpected Takeaways From the Newest Research on Cannabis and Brain Effects

The Washington Post

Jun 18, 2026

Stephen Lankenau, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and director of the Medical Cannabis Research Center, was featured in a June 18 Washington Post article about the newest research on cannabis and brain effects.

The Spark Podcast: Cannabis Research in Pennsylvania

WITF

Jun 1, 2026

Stephen Lankenau, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and director of the Medical Cannabis Research Center in the Dornsife School and the College of Medicine, was featured in a June 2 WITF-Radio (NPR-Harrisburg) story on medical cannabis research in Pennsylvania.

Cannabis Use Trends in Young Adults Amid Policy Shifts

Science

Dec 20, 2025

Science Magazine reported on a study by MCRC researchers examining the relationship between legislation and user behavior.

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Drexel University's Medical Cannabis Research Center is a collaboration between the Dornsife School of Public Health and Drexel College of Medicine.

cannabis@drexel.edu