Dr. Mark Ware
Chief Medical Officer · Canopy Growth
Dr. Ware leads Canopy Growth’s medical division, Spectrum Therapeutics including research towards the development of cannabinoid medicines.
Endocannabinoid System Cannabis Research Cannabinoids Medical Cannabis Clinical Research
Daniele Piomelli
Distinguished Professor · UC Irvine
Daniele Piomelli's research is focused on the function of lipid-derived messengers, with particular emphasis on endogenous cannabinoids.
Anatomy & Neurobiology Cellular Pharmacology CBD Marijuana Neuropharmacology
Kari L. Franson, PharmD, PhD, BCPP
Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs & Professor of Clinical Pharmacy · USC School of Pharmacy
Kari L. Franson is a leader in health professions education, workforce development and psychopharmacology with an emphasis on cannabinoids.
Cannabinoids Curriculum Development and Assessment Interprofessional Education Psychopharmacology Experiential Education
Elaine Hyshka
Assistant Professor, School of Public Health · University of Alberta
Professor Hyshka is a health services and policy researcher focused on reducing the health, social, and economic costs of substance misuse.
Harm Reduction Opioids Cannabis Drug Policy Substance misuse
Hilary Black
Chief Advocacy Officer · Canopy Growth
Hilary has been serving patients for over 20 years and is committed to breaking down barriers to access medical cannabis for all.
Corporate Social Responsbility Social Justice Patient Advocacy Diversity and Inclusion Medical Cannabis
Boyoung Seo
Assistant Professor of Business Economics & Public Policy · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
Boyoung Seo researches industrial organization and applied microeconomics
Econometrics Industrial Organization Applied Microeconomics
Elliott Silverstein
Director, Government Relations, Insurance · CAA Club Group
Elliott manages and executes key elements of CAA’s provincial advocacy role, and overseeing municipal advocacy efforts.
Insurance Ontario Politics Stakeholder & Public Engagement Strategic Advocacy Policy Analysis
Charles Kaplan
Interim Associate Dean of Research Hamovitch Center For Science In Human Services · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Charles Kaplan explores the patterns of drug use, drug treatment strategies and social policy.
Substance Abuse Hiv/Aids Diversity/Cross Cultural Behavioral Health Health
Patrick Bordnick
Dean, Tulane University School of Social Work · Tulane University
Bordnick is a pioneer in the use of virtual reality for substance abuse assessment and intervention.
Self-Care Virtual Reality Technology Health Autism
Nigel Wallis
Research Vice President, IoT & Industries · International Data Corporation (IDC)
IDC Canada's Research Vice President for Internet of Things and Industries
Internet of Things Vertical Markets Software Markets Economic Analysis
Almut Winterstein
Distinguished Professor · University of Florida
Almut Winterstein is an expert in drug safety and ways to improve medication use.
Medical Marijuana Healthcare Quality Drug Use in Maternal and Child Health Medical Marijuana Safety Pharmacoepidemiology
Meng Cong
Manager, Market Insights and Analytics · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Meng Cong is the Manager of the Market Insights and Analytics team at IDC Canada
Smart Cities Risk Analysis Economics and Behaviour Forecasting & modeling Measurement Models
Hans Oh
Assistant Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Hans researches the social determinants and health correlates of psychotic experiences.
Psychotic Experiences Psychiatric Epidemiology Korean American Health
Teresa Di Felice
Assistant Vice President, Government and Community Relations · CAA Club Group
Teresa oversees CAA SCO's advocacy and community relations efforts in Ontario.
Cannabis and Road Safety Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Roadside Assistance Congestion Management Policy Advocacy
Melissa Morgan-Gouveia, M.D.
Geriatrician · ChristianaCare
Dr. Melissa Morgan-Gouveia is a geriatrician at ChristianaCare.
Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine
Peter Popplewell
Chief Technology Officer · Canopy Growth
Leading the design and engineering of numerous high-volume consumer cannabis delivery devices
Cannabis Vaporizer Devices Cannabis Delivery Systems Research and Development Design Engineering Vaping
Ron Priefer
Professor/Entrepreneur · MCPHS / New England Breath
Ron Priefer is an expert in NMR spectroscopy, materials science, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, research design, and Polymers.
Academic Advising Mass Spectrometry Organic Synthesis Research Organic Chemistry
Jordan Davis
Assistant Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Professor Davis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Children, Youth and Families.
Robert Mikos
Professor of Law · Vanderbilt University
Expert in federalism and drug law, including marijuana legalization.
Hemp Law Sanctuary Cities Opioid Abuse Marijuana legalization Marijuana Law and Policy
Jungeun Olivia Lee
Assistant Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Jungeun Olivia Lee focuses on a relationship among SES, adverse childhood experiences, substance use, and its comorbid mental health.
SES Childhood Adversity Life Course Human Development Substance use