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.
Travel Industry Government Relations & Public Affairs Issues Management Legislation 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
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
Jason Bremner
Research Vice President, Industry and Business Solutions · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Jason Bremner leads team of experts helping clients succeed in the software and services markets in Canada.
Precision Agriculture Outsourcing Enterprise Applications Cloud Services Digital Transformation
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.
Community & Government Relations Road Safety Policy Advocacy Congestion Management Roadside Assistance
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
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
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.
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
Natalie Reisman Breger
In-House Counsel, Real Estate and Franchise · Restaurant Brands International (Tim Hortons/Burger King/Popeyes)
Business minded in-house counsel and busy mother of three young children
Women on Bay Street Parenting Young Children Working Moms Fitness and Wellness Twins
Muneeza Sheikh
Partner · Levitt LLP
Muneeza Sheikh practices in the area of labour and employment law
Canadian Politics Diversity Engagement in the Workplace Human Rights in Canada Labour Law in Canada Employment Law in Canada