About Cannabis Science Conference – Portland, Oregon
Cannabis Science Conference, the world's largest scientific cannabis event, returns to Portland, Oregon, this September 5-6, 2019, at the Oregon Convention Center. The Cannabis Science Conference, organized by CSC Events, LLC, will feature “Amazon” John Easterling and special guest Olivia Newton-John delivering a joint-celebrity plenary address entitled, “Plant Medicine- A Personal Healing Journey”.
"Amazon John and Olivia are the perfect duo to deliver our 2019 CSC West plenary address. It has been an absolute honor getting to know them and their family over the past couple of years. Their passion for medical cannabis and helping others shines brightly through them. I know that our attendees will absolutely love hearing about their own personal journey with cannabis.” Stated Joshua Crossney, CEO & Founder of CSC Events, LLC.
The conference will focus on three distinct tracks dedicated to providing attendees with a variety of innovative content designed by cannabis industry experts. The three tracks include the Analytical Cannabis Track, the Medical Cannabis Track, and the Cultivation Science Track.
Don't miss out on 2019 Canna Boot Camps! This is a full-day workshop that covers everything from Cultivation, Extraction, Sample Prep, Analytical Testing, Edibles Manufacturing and more! This event sold out VERY quickly in 2016, 2017 & 2018.
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Agenda
Wednesday, September 04, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Canna Boot CampOff Location Pre-Conference Workshop - Separate Ticket Required
Canna Boot Camp is our full-day, interactive workshop that covers everything from Cultivation, Pre-Processing, Sample Prep, Analytical Testing, Extraction and More.
Vendors join forces to demonstrate techniques, instruments and technologies to share their experiences. In one day you can get a full understanding of many aspects of the cannabis industry and analytical testing & extraction. This is also a great opportunity to network with industry experts.
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Canna Boot Camp is our full-day, interactive workshop that covers everything from Cultivation, Pre-Processing, Sample Prep, Analytical Testing, Extraction and More.
Vendors join forces to demonstrate techniques, instruments and technologies to share their experiences. In one day you can get a full understanding of many aspects of the cannabis industry and analytical testing & extraction. This is also a great opportunity to network with industry experts.
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Thursday Agenda September 05, 2019
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Hours
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Networking and Coffee in Lobby AreaMorning Session
8:50 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Welcome AdressTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. Emerging Medical Targets for CannabinoidsDr. Jeremy Appleton, Founder, NeuroSphereTracks: MedicalMedical
9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. Keynote IntroductionJoshua Crossney & Andrea Peraza (CSC Events, LLC)Analytical9:10 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. Keynote Address: Collaborative Research for Fundamental Insight into Cannabis ProductionDr. Markus Roggen, CEO, Complex Biotech Discovery VenturesTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
9:20 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. Endocannabinoid Signaling: A Missing Piece in the Autistic Spectrum Disorder Puzzle?Dr. Patricia Frye, Chief Medical Officer, HelloMDTracks: MedicalMedical
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Cultivation Keynote Address: Plant Health and PourosityJacklyn Green Ph.DTracks: CultivationCultivation
9:40 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. The New Case for EdiblesKristie Amobi, Founder, RebalanTracks: MedicalMedical
9:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. Comprehensive Profiling of Small Molecules Produced by CannabisConor Jenkins, Senior Bioinformatician, Think20LabsTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Cultivation Keynote Presentation: Clean Cultivation PrinciplesRoger Kern Ph.D.Tracks: CultivationCultivation
10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Commercializing With a ConscienceScheril Murray Powell, President, Green Sustainable Strong LLCTracks: MedicalMedical
10:10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. On-Line Puff-by-Puff Time-Resolved Analysis of THC and Other Smoke Constituents in the Smoke of Cannabis Products Using Photoionization Mass SpectrometryDr. Sven Ehlert, Scientist, Photonion GmbHJan Heide, PhD-student, University of RostockDr. Andreas Walte, CEO, Photonion GmbHProfessor Dr. Ralf Zimmermann, University Professor, University of RostockTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Lighting Strategies to Manipulate Cannabis DevelopmentDr. David Hawley, Senior Scientist, Fluence by OSRAMTracks: CultivationCultivation
10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Thermal Degradation of Cannabis Extract ConstituentsJiries Meehan-Atrash, Graduate Researcher, Portland State UniversityProfessot Robert Strongin, Professor of Organic Chemistry, Portland State UniversityTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
10:50 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Proving the Need for Multi-Platform Analysis of Pesticides in Cannabis MatricesDr. Anthony Macherone, Visiting Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Medical Keynote Address: Natural Killer Cells, Probiotics & CannabisAnahid Jewett Ph.D., M.P.H,, Professor and Director of Tumor Immunology Laboratory Division of Oral Biology and Medicine The Jane and Jerry Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, UCLA School of Dentistry and MedicineTracks: MedicalMedical
11:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Questions & Answers for Analytical Cannabis SpeakersAnalytical
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. BREAK - Posters in Exhibit HallAfternoon Session
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Getting the Most From Your LightsDr. Melanie Yelton, Vice President -Research, LumiGrow Inc.Tracks: CultivationCultivation
1:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. New Methods, Hot Topics and Emerging Issues in Cannabis QC Analytical TestingDr. Bob Clifford, General Manager, Shimadzu Scientific InstrumentsTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
1:20 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. Understanding the Science of Cannabis Product DevelopmentAC Braddock, CEO, Eden LabsTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
1:20 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. Cannabinoid Hyperemesis SyndromeKarl Young, Formulation Chemist & PR, WeSpark LabsTracks: MedicalMedical
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ultraviolet Supplement for Higher Yield, Better Quality and Reduction of Powdery MildewDr. Yan Ren-Butcher, Director of Horticulture Science, IllumitexTracks: CultivationCultivation
1:40 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CBD Product Purity Determination by LC/MSProfessor Dr. Jack Henion, CSO, Advion, IncTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
1:40 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. The ECS, Drug Interactions & Cannabis StrainsDr. Rita McGuire, CEO, RJM WellnessTracks: MedicalMedical
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Clean Clones and the Role of Tissue Culture in PropogationHope JonesTracks: CultivationCultivation
2:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Standardizing the Entourage Effect: Regulating Terpenes & Flavor Additives for Inhalable Cannabis ProductsDr. Brad Douglass, V.P. of Regulatory Affairs and Intellectual Property, The Werc ShopTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
2:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Cannabis in Veterinary MedicineMr. Stephen Cital, Director of Education and Development, ElleVet SciencesTracks: MedicalMedical
2:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Questions & Answers for Cannabis Speakers
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. BREAK (15 Minute)
2:45 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. Plenary Speaker Introduction - Joshua Crossney CSC Events, LLCAnalytical
2:50 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Plenary AddressAnalytical
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. BREAK - Posters in Exhibit Hall
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Cannabis Nurses Network: A Revolution in HealthcareModerator: Ken Sobel Esq, Co-Founder, Cannabis Nurses NetworkLisa Buchanan RN OCN, Founding Member, Cannabis Nurses NetworkJanna Champagne BSN RN, Founding Member, Cannabis Nurses NetworkMarcie Cooper MSN RN APHN-BC, Founding Member, Cannabis Nurses NetworkHeather Manus RN, CEO, Cannabis Nurses NetworkJames Schwartz BSN LNC CEO, Founding Member, Cannabis Nurses NetworkTracks: MedicalMedica
l4:20 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Cultivation Keynote: Clean Room CultivationPeter MaguireTracks: CultivationCultivation
4:20 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. The Science behind California’s Pesticide Action Levels for CannabisDr. Shelley DuTeaux, Chief of Human Health Assessment, California Department of Pesticide RegulationTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
4:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. HVACMike FinleyTracks: CultivationCultivation
4:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ASTM International Committee D37 on Cannabis - Past, Present and FutureMr. Robert Morgan etc., Director of Technical Committee Operations, ASTM InternationalTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mixer in Exhibit Hall Sponsored by ShimadzuJump To: Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Back to Top
Friday Agenda September 06, 2019
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Hours
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Networking and Coffee in Lobby AreaMorning Session
8:55 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Keynote IntroductionJoshua Crossney & Andrea Peraza (CSC Events, LLC)Analytical
9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. Normalizing the PlantMr. Guy Rocourt, Chief Products Officer, Papa & BarkleyTracks: MedicalMedical
9:10 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. Keynote Address: Cannabis and the Future of PsychiatryDr. Ethan Russo MD, Director of Research and Development, International Cannabis and Cannabinoids InstituteTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
9:20 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. In Vitro Neuromodulatory Effects of Characterized Cannabis Extracts: Medicinal and Toxicological ImplicationsRobert Figliozzi, Lead Scientist, Bud House LLCTracks: MedicalMedical
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Cultivation Keynote: There is a New Bud In TownMr. jeff Lowenfels, Author, Teaming SeriesTracks: CultivationCultivation
9:40 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Cannabis as MedicineMiss Rhea Graham Medicine Woman, Owner, Albany's Canna Kitchen & RschTracks: MedicalMedical
9:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. The Intersection Between Human Genetics and CannabisMr. Len May, CEO, EndoCanna Health IncTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Developing a Strategy for IPM in CannabisDr. Stephanie Wedryk, Director of Research and Development, Rx Green TechnologiesTracks: CultivationCultivation
10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Prescription vs OTCMrs. Kathleen Sanders RPh, Pharmacist, High Winds FarmTracks: MedicalMedical
10:10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. How Small Changes in Gene Sequence and Expression Affect Terpene Diversity Across Cannabis LineagesDr. Jordan Zager, Co-Founder, CEO, Dewey ScientificTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The Use of Microorganisms as an Integrated Pest Management ToolMr. James Rushing, CEO, White Coat ServicesTracks: CultivationCultivation
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Cannabis and Athletics: The Impact in 2020Dr. Jeff Konin PhD, Clinical Professor, Florida International UniversityTracks: MedicalMedical
10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Genomics of Cannabinoid and Terpene Content in CannabisDr. Keith Allen, Head of Bioinformatics, Steep Hill LabsTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
10:50 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Detection and Confirmation of Salmonella spp. and Shiga Toxin-Producing E. Coli in Cannabis Flower Utilizing Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction and Cultural MethodologyJulia Bramante, Marijuana Reference Laboratory Lead Scientist, CDPHE Laboratory Services DivisionTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Panel: Biometrics and CultivationModerator: Dr. Kat A. Donnelly, Founder and Co-CEO, AZENTIVETracks: CultivationCultivation
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Medical Keynote: Cannabis for Health Promotion and Disease PreventionDr. Dustin Sulak, Co-founder, HealerTracks: MedicalMedical
11:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Questions & Answers Analytical Cannabis SpeakersAnalytical
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. BREAK - Posters in Exhibit HallAfternoon Session
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sunlight Spectrum OptimizationDamon Hebert Ph.D.Tracks: CultivationCultivation
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. The Knox Docs: It's All About the ECSDr. Jessica Knox, CEO, American Cannabinoid ClinicsDr. Janice Knox, CEO, American Cannabinoid GroupDr. David Knox, Co-founder, American Cannabinoid GroupDr. Rachel Knox, CEO, ADVENT AcademyTracks: MedicalMedical
1:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Innovative Metabolomic-based Approach to Evaluate the Efficacy of Cannabis in HealthcareDr. Dr. Timothy Garrett, CSO, Juno MetabolomicsTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
1:20 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. Managing Scientific Data in the Cannabis Space: What Can Be Learned from Crop Science and Pharmaceutical CompaniesDr. Eric Little, Chief Data Officer, OSTHUSTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cannabis – The Need to BreedDr. Ori Weisshaus, Genomic Breeding Specialist, NRGeneTracks: CultivationCultivation
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pediatric PanelMoriah BarnhartTracy RyanTracks: MedicalMedical
1:40 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Achieve Quality Assurance in Cannabis Testing Laboratories Using a LIMSArun Apte, CEO, CloudLIMS.comTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Panel: Genetics and BreedingModerator: Autumn KarceyTracks: CultivationCultivation
2:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Improving Laboratory Data Through AnalyticsDr. Douglas Duncan, Laboratory Director, ChemHistory LLCPhilip Reed, Laboratory Manager, ChemHistory LLCPatrick Trujillo, Qaulity Manager, ChemHistory LLCTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
2:00 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. Veterans PanelTangy GreenRobert KowalskiPatrick Seifert, Twenty22Many-OlympiaTracks: MedicalMedical
2:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Questions for Data Management & Lab Informatics Session SpeakersAnalytical
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Scientifically Driven Solutions to Maximize Plant Yield and QualityDr. Colin Bell, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, Mammoth MicrobesTracks: CultivationCultivation
2:30 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. BREAK - (10 Minutes)Analytical2:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Go to Plenary in the Analytical Room
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Conscious Growing Ideas for Better MedicineJames DriskillAmazon John Easterling, Plant Medicine Specialist, Happy Tree Microbes LLCTracks: CultivationCultivation3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Percision Farming, Microbial Disease and Nutrient IssuesRob McCorkelTracks: CultivationCultivation
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. BREAK - Posters in the Exhibit Hall
4:00 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. War on Cannabis, Communities of Color and Sports - Isn’t It Time for the NFL to Re-Consider an Outdated Policy That Clearly Punishes Black Men for an Offense That is Basically Disappearing in this Country?Dr. Sue Sisley MD, President and Principal Investigator, Scottsdale Research InstituteTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Go to Athletes for Cannabis Panel in the Analytical Room
4:20 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Athletes For Cannabis PanelModerator: Dr. Sue Sisley MD, President and Principal Investigator, Scottsdale Research InstituteRiley CoteCliff RobinsonAnna Symonds, East Fork CultivarsMarvin WashingtonTracks: AnalyticalAnalytical
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Cultivation OverviewChris Pagliarulo Ph.D.Tracks: Cultivation