Investigation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons resulting from vaped or dabbed cannabis/cannabis-derived products with known adverse health effects (2023)
Alison Bauer, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Environmental & Occupational Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
According to the 2021 Health Kids Survey (CDPHE), among kids who use cannabis in Colorado, ~16% vape and ~22% dab cannabis. Cannabis vaping and electronic dabbing could lead to emissions of toxicants that are currently not tested, that are […]
Developing predictive models to distinguish alcohol use, cannabis use and co-use: an exploration of electroenceph-alography (EEG) metrics and traditional intoxication measures (2023)
Hollis Karoly, PhD and Patti Davies, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology (HK), and Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy (PD), Colorado State University
Alcohol and cannabis are commonly used at the same time and are both known to impair cognitive and psychomotor functions relevant for driving. Following legalization of recreational cannabis in Colorado, DUIs involving cannabis […]
Increasing the Analytical Testing Capability of Cannabinoids and Concomitant Phytomolecules in Cannabis-derived Plant Matrices (2023)
William Baurerle, PhD
Professor, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Colorado State University
Water for irrigation and essential elements for plant nutrition, two critical inputs for Cannabis production, are finite resources. We aim to quantify Cannabis crop essential element and water use requirements in intensive horticulture production systems. Quantitative data of this nature provides mineral nutrient […]
Identifying the neuronal cell-types responsible for the rewarding and aversive properties of THC (2023)
David Root, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Colorado Boulder
Marijuana is among the most widely used psychoactive substances across the world. The active ingredient in marijuana, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has rewarding qualities and some individuals will become addicted to using it. THC has aversive properties as well at higher doses. On the […]
Cannabinoids and Traumatic Brain Injury: A Randomized, Placebo Controlled Trial (2022)
Kent Hutchison, PhD
Institute of Cognitive Science Affiliated Faculty & Professor, University of Colorado Boulder
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents a major public health burden due to chronic neuropsychiatric sequelae (emotional, physical and cognitive) that negatively affect vocational activities, interpersonal relationships and independent living. Responses of these chronic symptoms to any particular treatment are both variable […]
Potential Health Effects of Heavy Metals in Cannabis Flower, Concentrates, Vape Devices, and Vape Emissions (2022)
Mike Van Dyke, PhD
Associate Professor, Center for Health, Work, and Environment, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Inhalation exposure to heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, arsenic, nickel, mercury, and manganese can increase the risk for cancer as well as neurological, renal, cardiovascular, and hepatic outcomes. Smoking or vaping cannabis […]
Examining the adaptive roles of plant defensive chemistry on pest resistance in Cannabis sativa (2022)
Punya Nachappa, PhD
Associate Professor, Entomology, Department of Agricultural Biology, Colorado State University
Understanding how plants respond to insect herbivores can provide new insights into plant-insect chemical communication and coevolution and facilitate new approaches to crop protection. Cannabis is known for the presence of cannabinoids, which include Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) and more than 100 […]