Cannabinoid and Endocannabinoid Research Spectrum
PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES
The Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine and the Kessler Foundation convened a roundtable discussion and town hall meeting on key policy actions and research impacting medical cannabis use in the U.S., and challenges, opportunities and solutions relative to the 65 and older population and vulnerable communities.
The objectives was to:
- Develop consensus on key policy actions and research efforts.
- Convene a roundtable and community town hall meeting comprised of experts and stakeholders that will examine challenges and opportunities for 65 + and vulnerable communities related to medical cannabis.
- Produce a report highlighting recommendations and strategies on advancing access and equity for adults 65 + and vulnerable populations.
Opening & Introductions
Purpose & Introductions
Maisha Standifer, PhD, MPH
Director, Health Policy
Satcher Health Leadership Institute
Morehouse School of Medicine
Welcome
Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD
President and Dean
Morehouse School of Medicine
Daniel E. Dawes, JD
Executive Director
Satcher Health Leadership Institute
Morehouse School of Medicine
Research, Medical Cannabis, and Vulnerable Communities
Moderator
Vincent C. Bond, PhD
Professor and Chair of Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Immunology
Morehouse School of Medicine
Presenters
Ziva Cooper, PhD
Research Director
Cannabis Research Initiative
University of California at Los Angeles
Timothy W. Fong, MD
Clinical Professor
Cannabis Research Initiative
University of California at Los Angeles
Juanyce D. Taylor, PhD
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Questions and Answers
Education & Policy on Medical Cannabis and Communities of Color
Moderator
Sara K. Houston, JD
Lead Public Health Attorney
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Presenters
Rachel Knox, MD, MBA
Co-Founder & Chair, Association for Cannabis Health Equity and Medicine (ACHEM)
Co-Founder & President, CHEM
TITLE: Cannabis Health Equity - History, Science, Restitution & Revitalization
Stanley Atkins
Chief Executive Officer
The Stanley Group
TITLE: Medical Cannabis Challenges and Opportunities to Accessing and Improving Health Equity for Adults 65+ and Vulnerable Communities
Jessica F. Gonzalez, JD
Cannabis and IP Attorney
General Counsel Minorities for Medical Marijuana
Questions and Answers
Business, Cannabis, and Under-Resourced Populations
Moderator
James Lillard, PhD, MBA
Associate Dean for Research Professor
Morehouse School of Medicine
Presenters
Chanda Macias, PhD, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Ilera Holistic Healthcare
Mary Pryor
Co-Founder
Cannaclusive
Questions and Answers
Closing Remarks & Town Hall Overview
Maisha Standifer, PhD, MPH
Satcher Health Leadership Institute
Morehouse School of Medicine
Opening & Review of Roundtable Discussion
Re-cap of Roundtable, Introductions, Purpose of Event, Framing the Town Hall Convening
Maisha Standifer, PhD, MPH
Director, Health Policy
Satcher Health Leadership Institute
Morehouse School of Medicine
Current Political Landscape in Medical Cannabis Regulations
Moderator
Nelson J. Dunlap, JD
Public Policy Manager
Satcher Health Leadership Institute
Morehouse School of Medicine
The Honorable Barbara Lee
U.S. Congresswoman
13th District of California
Joel McElhannon
Political Strategist
South Public Affairs Consulting
TITLE: The Current Political Landscape in Medical Cannabis Regulations
The Honorable Buddy Carter
U.S. Congressman
1st District of Georgia
Questions and Answers
Town Hall Program Overview: Roundtable Experts & Town Hall Presenters
Moderated Q&A
Dasheeda Dawson, MBA
Chief Strategist
Cannabis Health Equity Movement
Research, Medical Cannabis and Vulnerable Communities Presenters
Ziva Cooper, PhD
Research Director
Cannabis Research Initiative
University of California at Los Angeles
Timothy W. Fong, MD
Clinical Professor
Cannabis Research Initiative
University of California at Los Angeles
Juanyce D. Taylor, PhD
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Education & Policy on Medical Cannabis and Communities of Color Presenters
Rachel Knox, MD, MBA
Founder and Chair Association for Cannabis Health Equity and Medicine
Stanley Atkins
Chief Executive Officer
The Stanley Group
Jessica F. Gonzalez, JD
Cannabis and IP Attorney
General Counsel Minorities for Medical Marijuana
Business, Cannabis and Under-Resourced Populations Presenters
Chanda Macias, PhD, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Ilera Holistic Healthcare
Mary Pryor
Co-Founder
Cannaclusive
Community Voices and Medical Cannabis
Tabia Henry Akintobi, PhD, MPH
Professor, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Associate Dean, Community Engagement
Morehouse School of Medicine
Questions and Answers
Summary and Closing Remarks
Maisha Standifer, PhD, MPH
Satcher Health Leadership Institute
Morehouse School of Medicine