“Having been given the opportunity to join in on cutting edge research regarding Cannabis and cannabinoids at CSUP has been a dream come true. Working with Dr. Park, the Senior Scientist of the ICR, I have been involved in studying the central precursor cannabinoid molecule cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) using Tobacco Hornworms (Manduca sexta) as an insect model showing results indicative of its possible insecticidal properties. The direct hands-on experience in using laboratory equipment, researching, presenting at symposiums, and writing papers for journal submission has been invaluable in the process of preparing me for a career in research. The people I’ve met have inspired me to continue pursuing research in Cannabis and its boundless possibilities ranging from pharmaceutical, textile, and industrial applications and I look forward to the discoveries along the way!”
Project: Discovery Scholars Program at CSUP