Andrea Hohmann, Ph.D

The therapeutic promise of non-addicting cannabinoid analgesics

February 2024

Andrea G. Hohmann is a Linda and Jack Gill Chair of Biomolecular Science and Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington. Dr. Hohmann received her Ph.D. from Brown University and completed postdoctoral training at NIMH and NIDCR in functional neuroanatomy and pain and neurosensory mechanisms. Her research exploits novel mechanisms for suppressing pain with an emphasis on targeting the endocannabinoid signaling system for therapeutic benefit. She is a recipient of the Young Investigator Award from the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS), a Lilly Presidential Life Science Professorship and the Ester Fride Award from the International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines (IACM) for major contributions to cannabinoid basic research. She is an elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Previous Webinars

Ken Olejar, PhD

Cannabinoid extraction and modification: Current and future trends

May 15th, 11:00 AM MST

Dr Ken Olejar is a Research Associate at Colorado State University – Pueblo and the founder of AgriBioactive Consulting. He obtained his MSc in Pharmaceutical Science from the University of Florida and his PhD in Analytical Chemistry from The University of Auckland, New […]

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Dan Covey, PhD,

Effects of Isolated Cannabinoids and Endocannabinoids on Emotional Behavior in Rodents

This Webinar will be RESCHEDULED due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to presenting this webinar at the soonest possible date.

Dr. Dan Covey is currently an Assistant Professor at Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I […]

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Allyn C. Howlett, Ph.D

How the CB1 cannabinoid receptor communicates within the cell via associated proteins

April 11, 2024, 1 PM MST

Dr. Allyn C. Howlett is a Professor of Physiology and Pharmacology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Assistant Dean of WFU Graduate School Biomedical Programs, and Director of the Office of Postdoctoral Education. Dr. Howlett is an […]

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Youbin Zheng, Ph.D

How to Use Light in Cannabis Cultivation

April 17, 2024 11 AM MST

Dr. Youbin Zheng is a professor at the University of Guelph, Canada. He has more than 25 years of research experience in controlled environment plant production, and his research has resulted in more than 150 peer-reviewed scientific papers, more than ten book chapters […]

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Zamir K. Punja, Ph.D

Total yeast and mold in cannabis : How and why ?

March 20, 2024 11 AM MST

Dr. Punja completed his MSc and PhD degrees in plant pathology from
the University of California, Davis. He joined Campbell Soup Company
and was Manager of plant biotechnology until 1989, when he left to
join Simon Fraser University. Zamir’s research investigates the […]

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Ryan McLaughlin, Ph.D

From Seed to Synapse: Modeling the Long-Term
Impacts of Developmental Cannabis Exposure

March 14, 2024, 1 PM MST

Dr. Ryan McLaughlin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience at Washington State University (WSU). The overarching goal of Dr. McLaughlin’s research program is to determine how endogenous and exogenous cannabinoids affect the brain […]

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