The panel discussed the existing research on tolerance breaks, how cannabis patients and consumers can leverage existing interventions, and future directions of research into tolerance breaks.

The Medical Cannabis Research Center's speaker Tauhid Chappell, is the inaugural Executive Director of the New Jersey State Department’s Cannabis Training Academy.

Laura and Lolly provided an overview of the Commonwealth’s high quality, efficient and compliant Medical Marijuana program, covering its vision, mission, and guiding principles.

This Drexel Medical Cannabis Research Center panel spoke on issues in cannabis and hemp testing, the differences between a DEA registered lab and a state certified lab, and how regulators can improve.

Two of the core research aspects at the MCRC include a longitudinal registry study of the PAMMJ patient population and pilot studies aimed at filling the gap in research created by federal prohibition.

Meredith Buettner spoke on the pending bills to amend the PAMMJ program and an adult-use bill that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+ in the commonwealth.

Lauren Vrabel, Pharm-D, spoke on what new patients can expect during their first trip to the dispensary. This includes consultations with a pharmacist, different product forms, and other important information to help understand what it is like to be a medical cannabis patient.

The Drexel Medical Cannabis Research Center presents Dr. Cocchiaro who will be speaking on the importance of the patient/physician relationship, the medical benefits of cannabis, and the potential harms.

Patrick K. Nightingale, Esq, spoke on the current state of patient rights in Pennsylvania including constitutional issues, cannabis DUIs, employment rights, custody rights and other issues facing patients in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Jeff Raber and Peter Tejera both serve on the Community Advisory Board for The CHAYA Project in Los Angeles which is focused on studying cannabis, health, and young adults.