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UIC Medicinal Cannabis Symposium - Melbourne 23rd, 24th & 25th June 2017.
Hon. Richard Di Natale
A former general practitioner Richard took the lead in the 2015 Regulator of Medicinal Cannabis Bill which many believe would have provided the best model for Medicinal Cannabis Regulation in Australia.
Cannabis use risk analysis and an introduction to the Endocannabinoid System
Mr Justin Sinclair
Justin Sinclair is a pharmacognosist and Research Fellow at the National Institute of Complementary Medicine housed as Western Sydney University. For the last 10 years he has been researching and studying medicinal Cannabis across several scientific disciplines including botany, phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology and its clinical application in human disease.
Cannabinoids & neuroprotection: debunking the new phrenology of reefer madness
Dr Greg Gerdeman (USA)
Dr. Greg Gerdeman is a neuroscientist and educator with expertise in the physiological actions of cannabis and the endocannabinoid system (ECS).
From Anecdotal Knowledge to Evidence Based: The Future of Cannabis Research
Assistant Professor Dedi Meiri (Israel)
David (Dedi) Meiri is Principal Investigator in the Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Cannabinoid Research at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology.
Cannabis as a Substitute for Prescribed Pain Medications: Theory and Clinical Practice
Dr Michele Sexton (USA)
Dr Sexton is the Medical Research Director at the Center for the Study of Cannabis and Social Policy, and serves as an editor and technical advisor for the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia Cannabis Monograph.
Lessons from Israel
Dr Bareket Schiff Keren (Israel)
Dr Bareket Schiff Keren works in the Tel Aviv Medical Center as a pain specialist and anaesthesiologist.
Optimising Medicinal Cannabis Policy
Panel Discussion Compared by Dr David Caldicott
Professor Simon Eckermann, Mr Bill Turner, The Hon. Adam Searle, The Hon Trevor Khan, Dr Jeffrey Hergenrather, The Hon. Tammy Franks, Mr Anan Deepak
Treating Paediatric Epilepsy
Dr Ilan Linder (Israel)
Head of Paediatric Epilepsy clinic. He teaches and guides medical students and paediatric interns and medical nurses the field of epilepsy. He also practices paediatrics and paediatric neurology in the community.
Exploring Medical Necessity and Human Rights
Panel Discussion Chaired by Helen Kapalos Greg Barns A barrister and writer. He is former National President of the Australian Lawyers Alliance and practices in the areas of criminal law, family law and administrative law. He is a former senior political adviser and the author of 3 book...
Developing a Cannabis Treatment plan
Dr Jeffrey Hergenrather (USA)
Jeffrey Hergenrather, MD is a general practitioner specializing in cannabis / cannabinoid medicine since 1999. He continues in an active consultation practice in northern California with face-to-face, telephone, and on-line consultations for the use of cannabis as medicine.
A place for Medicinal Cannabis in Rehabilitation
Dr Bareket Schiff Keren (Israel)
Dr Bareket Schiff Keren works in the Tel Aviv Medical Center as a pain specialist and anaesthesiologist. Her aim, over almost four decades, has been to help patients to recover and regain their WELL BEING.
Sustaining whole plant medicine
Dr Michelle Sexton (USA)
Dr Sexton is the Medical Research Director at the Center for the Study of Cannabis and Social Policy. She serves as an editor and technical advisor for the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia Cannabis Monograph. She has presented her research internationally and is published in peer-reviewed journals.
Evidence and Obstacles
Making Australian Legislation work
Panel discussion chaired by Dr David Caldicott
Supporting Australian Doctors
Dr David Caldicott & Dr Jeffrey Hergenrather
Feedback on the 1st Australian MC Course
Introduction to AMCC
Mr Adam Miller
Australian Medicinal Cannabis Council Adam is the founder of BuddingTech - Australia's first medical cannabis incubation program. He has worked tirelessly developing networks and collaborations, including the facilitation and management of three student research projects on medical cannabi...
Evaluating Cannabis for Veteran related PTSD
Dr Sussan Sisley (USA)
Dr Sue Sisley MD is an Arizona-based physician practicing Internal Medicine and Psychiatry. She works as Medical Director for medical cannabis license holders in 11 different states/territories from Hawaii to Puerto Rico to New York.
Recognising and responding to our front-line heroes
Panel Discussion
Ms Brooke Volger, Dr Sue Sisley, Greg Barns, Mr Mick Palmer, and Rebecca Houghton
Medicinal Cannabinoids for appetite loss and related symptoms in advanced cancer
Professor Meera Agar (Aus)
Meera is a Professor of Palliative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney; and a Palliative Care Physician in South West Sydney.
Exploring the nature & treatment of chronic pain in the Australian aged care setting
Leah Bisiani RN (Aus) MHlthSc/ Dementia Consultant
Leah Bisiani is a registered nurse and dementia consultant with more than 25 years’ experience in aged care. She has a Masters in Health Science.
Avoiding/minimising the crisis of aging baby boomers
Panel Discussion
Professor Meera Agar, Professor Simon Eckermann, Ms Leah Bisiani, Dr Judith Lacey and Rita Martin
Cannabis for the treatment of cancer…anecdote too good to ignore
Mr Justin Kander (USA)
Justin Kander is the Research & Development Coordinator for Aunt Zelda's, a cannabis medicine producer in the United States. He has written several books about medical cannabis and the endocannabinoid system.
Assertions versus Evidence
Dr Jeffrey Hergenrather (USA)
Jeffrey Hergenrather, MD is a general practitioner specializing in cannabis / cannabinoid medicine since 1999. His medical experience includes 26 years in emergency medicine and private general practice that includes the use of cannabis since 1977.
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Hon. Richard Di Natale
Cannabis use risk analysis and an introduction to the Endocannabinoid System
Cannabinoids & neuroprotection: debunking the new phrenology of reefer madness
From Anecdotal Knowledge to Evidence Based: The Future of Cannabis Research
Cannabis as a Substitute for Prescribed Pain Medications: Theory and Clinical Practice
Lessons from Israel
Optimising Medicinal Cannabis Policy
Treating Paediatric Epilepsy
Exploring Medical Necessity and Human Rights
Developing a Cannabis Treatment plan
A place for Medicinal Cannabis in Rehabilitation
Sustaining whole plant medicine
Evidence and Obstacles
Supporting Australian Doctors
Introduction to AMCC
Evaluating Cannabis for Veteran related PTSD
Recognising and responding to our front-line heroes
Medicinal Cannabinoids for appetite loss and related symptoms in advanced cancer
Exploring the nature & treatment of chronic pain in the Australian aged care setting
Avoiding/minimising the crisis of aging baby boomers
Cannabis for the treatment of cancer…anecdote too good to ignore
Assertions versus Evidence
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