Regulated Cannabis and Hemp Market Navigation: Business, Public Health, and Research Challenges

Published by De Gruyter 2024

Regulated Cannabis and Hemp Market Navigation

Business, Public Health, and Research Challenges

Edited by: Jahan Marcu and Andrew M. Peterson

Volume 1 in the series Cannabis Innovations

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110677508

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About this book

Embark on a transformative journey through uncharted realms of research and industry with the first book of the "Cannabis Innovations" series. This multidisciplinary effort breaks the mold of typical cannabis texts by providing chapters written by a diverse array of professionals actively shaping the frontiers of cannabis science and business. Regulatory consultants, lawyers, pharmacologists, industry operators, and academics unite to offer seldom encountered perspectives found in traditional cannabis discourse. Our compilation is a carefully curated exploration of the advanced and interconnected complexities of cannabis and is tailored for those with a foundational understanding, ready to delve deeper into the subject.

This is part of a larger DeGruyter initiative which focuses on innovative and novel topics, each volume of this series serves as a guide through the multifaceted landscape of cannabis. Step into a pragmatic view of the cannabis industry’s future, where research and innovation converge to advance our understanding of this complex plant, helping us become poised to balance the risks and benefits for the challenges that lay ahead.

Provides evidence-based approach to the science of cannabis.
Integrates science with practical business concepts.
Focuses on best practices for success in this expanding and diverse field.

Author / Editor information

Dr. Jahan Marcu

Dr. Jahan Marcu has over 15 years of experience in cannabinoid research, policy, and operations. He has been a passionate advocate focused on consumer safety and the medical benefits of cannabis. He is also among a select group of professionals globally that has earned a PhD focused on the endocannabinoid system (with research on the structure and function of cannabinoid receptors, molecular pharmacology of the endocannabinoid system, and the role of the ECS in bone).

Dr. Marcu’s work has been instrumental to facilitating and supporting fact-based, scientific approaches vital to industry and patients. This has included research focused on solving the structure and function of cannabinoid receptors, the anti-cancer properties of cannabis compounds, as well as method development and validation for analyzing complex formulations. Furthermore, his efforts include the development of international certification and training programs, co-authoring American Herbal Pharmacopeia’s Cannabis Quality Control and Therapeutic Monographs, and assisting in the creation of the first standards for industry as chairman of the cannabis committee for the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA). His dedication to consumer safety is further evident in his work to co-develop a biotech application to predict drug-drug interactions between cannabis and commonly prescribed pharmaceutical drugs. Additionally, Dr. Marcu published one of the first product safety study on CBD products.

He is presently the Editor-In-Chief of the American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine. He is the co-founder and former Chief Science Officer for the International Research Center on Cannabis and Health (aka the Cannabis Research Institute). He is also founder and past-chair of the Cannabis Chemistry Sub-division of the American Chemical Society, the world’s largest and oldest professional scientific society. Further illustrating the recognition earned through his efforts, he has been asked to serve on multiple expert government advisory and trade association committees, as well as scientific organizations including ASTM (D37 Subcommittee chair), AHPA Cannabis committee (past-chair), ACS Cannabis Chemistry Subdivision (CANN), AOCS, AOAC, IACM(past BOD), and IMCPC (co-founder).

Reflecting his dedication to the field, Dr. Marcu has received numerous awards including the Mahmoud Elsohly award for excellence in cannabis chemistry and the Billy Martin research achievement award from the International Cannabinoid Research Society for his work on THC and CBD synergy in aggressive brain cancers. He is also a court-qualified synthetic cannabinoid and cannabis expert. His work has been published and covered in publications such as Science, Nature, JAMA, the Washington Post, CNN, and many other media outlets.

Dr. Andrew Peterson

Andrew M. Peterson PharmD, PhD, is Professor of Pharmacy at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA. Prior to that he served as the Executive Director of the Substance Use Disorders Institute and Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Health Policy at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. He previously served as Dean of the Mayes College of Healthcare Business and Policy at USciences.

Highly regarded in the fields of Pharmacy Management and Health Policy, Dr. Peterson has more than 30 years’ research experience in medication compliance, health outcomes and policy research, and substance use disorders. Dr. Peterson speaks at conferences worldwide on issues related to pharmacy and health policy and is known for his commitment to mentoring others and fostering success.

Active in the academic and research communities, Dr. Peterson has served on the boards of many organizations and is engaged in several professional organizations including the American Pharmacists Association, the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association, and the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research.

Dr. Peterson earned his BS in Pharmacy from Rutgers University, his PharmD from Virginia Commonwealth University and his PhD in health policy at USciences. He also completed an advanced residency in hospital pharmacy administration at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and a residency in hospital pharmacy practice from Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center.

Topics

Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	I
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	V
Preface Publicly Available Download PDF	VII
List of contributing authors Publicly Available Download PDF	IX
Innovating in Cannabis policy Mackenzie Slade Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
The role of FDA in defining Cannabis and hemp: A brief perspective on the future of Cannabis regulation in the United States Jahan P. Marcu and Jason B. Schechter Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	15
Cannabis innovations and regulation in Latin America Sandra Carrillo Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	41
Experts in the Field Interview: Gillian Schauer, PhD Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	56
Will Cannabis remain a standalone industry? Thomas A. Trite, Tzuo-Zen Lee and Andrew M. Peterson Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	69
The constant change of business risks Sarah Trent and Seth Tipton Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	91
Intellectual property in the Cannabis industry Kevin Fortin and Ruth Charbonneau Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	105
Experts in the Field Interview: Ethan Russo, MD Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	118
The U.S. Cannabis experiment: navigating state-specific policies, ethics, and standards in the absence of interstate commerce Miles W. Tuttle Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	125
Health outcomes research in the Cannabis industry Andrew M. Peterson Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	143
How to keep a product on the shelf: a public health approach Teresa A. Simon Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	155
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	169

(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter
Audience: Workers and decision-makers in the medical cannabis industry; students of chemical engineering, chemistry, pharmacy.
Pages
- Front matter: 9
- Main content: 172
Illustrations
- Illustrations: 2
- Coloured Illustrations: 25
- Tables: 13
Keywords: Cannabis Chemistry; Cannabis Biology; Cannabis; Cannabinoids; Cannabis Regulations; Public Health; Hemp; Marijuana

eBook

Published: June 4, 2024
ISBN: 9783110677508

Paperback

Published: June 4, 2024
ISBN: 9783110677423