The Institute of Cannabis Research has hosted the Cannabis Research Webinar Series since October 2020. The series showcases expert speakers who provide cutting edge scientific information on a variety of cannabis-related topics. Presenters for this webinar series have spoken on topics ranging from medical science and public policy to industrial perspectives, to funding opportunities. Currently, these webinars are co-managed by the Institute of Cannabis Research at CSU Pueblo and the Lambert Center at Thomas Jefferson University. This webinar series regularly schedules a presentation on the second Thursday of each month, held on Zoom.
Additionally, in February 2022, the ICR launched a second webinar series dedicated to Cannabis Plant Science and Cultivation. The series has showcased experts who have spoken on a wide array of subjects including cannabis physiology, pharmacology, cutting-edge cultivation techniques, risk management strategies, and the utilization of agricultural by-products such as cannabinoids, seeds, and fibers. Currently, these webinars are co-managed by the Institute of Cannabis Research at CSU Pueblo and The Volcani Institute in Israel. This webinar series is scheduled monthly and held on Zoom.
We cordially invite you to participate in our ongoing monthly webinar series, and to review recordings of the webinars which are made available on our website shortly after each presentation
September 10, 2026 1:00 PM MT
Cannabinoids and weight loss: A twisted tale
Dr. Ken Mackie is a Distinguished Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN (IUB) and a Linda and Jack Gill Chair of Neuroscience. He received his MD from Yale University, did his Anesthesiology Residency at the University […]
September 16, 2026, 11:00 AM MT
Enhancing Cannabis Quality through Marker-Assisted Selection for Improved Solventless Extraction Yield
Alisha Holloway is the Chief Scientific Officer at Phylos where she leads the R&D and Breeding groups that focus on discovery and implementation of genetic markers for high value traits, and the development of new cannabis varieties […]
September 10, 2026 1:00 PM MT
Cannabinoids and weight loss: A twisted tale
Dr. Ken Mackie is a Distinguished Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN (IUB) and a Linda and Jack Gill Chair of Neuroscience. He received his MD from Yale University, did his Anesthesiology Residency at the University […]
Aug 13, 2026 01:00 PM Mountain Time
Brain Function Outcomes of Recent and Lifetime Cannabis Use
Joshua Gowin, PhD, is an Associate Professor within the Department of Radiology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. As a neuroscientist, his primary research program investigates the neural mechanisms of addiction, specifically focusing on how substance […]
July 9, 2026, 1 PM Moutain Time
Dr. Kent Hutchison is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Director of the Rocky Mountain Center for Cannabis Research. He received his Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University, completed postdoctoral training at Brown University, and has developed NIH-funded programs of research […]
June 11, 2026 at 1 PM MDT
Understanding the links between cannabis use and mental illness: Implications for treatment
Dr. George is Professor of Psychiatry in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto (UofT), and Senior Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). He received his B.Sc. (1988) and M.D. […]
Apr 15, 2026 11:00 AM Mountain Time
Trait Modifications in Cannabis Through Engineering and Editing
Michael Petersen has over 40 years of experience as a researcher and mentor in the plant biotech space. He worked for 10 years at Agracetus, a small startup in Wisconsin and then 20 years as a Senior Fellow with Monsanto. Mike stayed […]
March 25 at 11:00 AM (MDT)
Turning Science into Cash Flow. Crop production performance and ROI analysis driven by crop science.25
Travis Higginbitham is the Founder & CEO of Due Diligence Horticulture (DDH). He is a horticultural and operations executive with deep experience leading controlled-environment agriculture, cannabis, and ornamental production businesses through innovation, growth, transition, and […]
Wednesday, February 18 at 11:00 AM MST
Dr. Inga Zasada brings over 25 years of expertise in nematology, specializing in the biology and management of plant-parasitic nematodes affecting high-value crops such as hemp. With deep knowledge spanning both chemical and nonchemical control strategies, she provides comprehensive solutions for complex nematode challenges. As owner of NemaSolutions […]
New Methods for Induction of Male Flowers and Scalable Feminized Seed Production in Cannabis Sativa
Dan Ovadya is the Co-founder and CEO of FloraGen LLC, an AgTech company based in Davis, California. Dan has
over 30 years of experience in crop optimization, precision horticulture and seed production systems in controlled
environments. His career in Ag-Biotech centered […]