1. 6.1 - Cannabinoid Research at the NIH.
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Shurtleff, David
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MEDICAL marijuana , *OFFICES , *CANNABINOIDS , *TERPENES , *PAIN management - Abstract
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) support of cannabinoid and cannabis research has increased over the past few years. Several NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices (ICOs) have a growing interest in the therapeutic potential of cannabis, cannabinoids, and related compounds as well as their adverse effects on health and society. The National Center on Complementary (NCCIH) and Integrative Health (NCCIH) has become a focal point for research on the therapeutic potential of the heretofore understudied minor cannabinoids and terpenes found in cannabis for the management of pain. Also, NCCIH has become more actively involved in coordinating activities to stimulate new research programs and coordinating various cannabis-related activities across the NIH. This presentation will provide an update on the broad landscape of cannabis-related research at the NIH, summarize new areas of research interest and investment, including those of NCCIH, and describe a new multi-NIH ICO extramural program coordinating group to foster collaboration, share information, and expand and coordinate NIH cannabis and cannabinoid research activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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