The medicinal marijuana market is going through seismic changes. And with legislative upheavals, conflicting information and challenges in quality control, there’s no denying it’s tough for all those involved. How will analytical science fit into this complex interplay between patients, practitioners and providers? And where should research energy be spent?
Our inaugural mini magazine – The Cannabis Scientist – aims to explore these questions, by highlighting issues from field to clinic, and by introducing those individuals who are a force for change – people who are passionately advocating further research into the composition and potential of medical cannabis. It is clear that analytical science is key to understanding this often controversial plant – and also key to ensuring that any produce that makes it to patients has undergone rigorous testing.
Download The Cannabis Scientist here. It’s where cannabis meets analysis.
Rich Whitworth completed his studies in medical biochemistry at the University of Leicester, UK, in 1998. To cut a long story short, he escaped to Tokyo to spend five years working for the largest English language publisher in Japan. "Carving out a career in the megalopolis that is Tokyo changed my outlook forever. When seeing life through such a kaleidoscopic lens, it's hard not to get truly caught up in the moment." On returning to the UK, after a few false starts with grey, corporate publishers, Rich was snapped up by Texere Publishing, where he spearheaded the editorial development of The Analytical Scientist. "I feel honored to be part of the close-knit team that forged The Analytical Scientist – we've created a very fresh and forward-thinking publication." Rich is now also Content Director of Texere Publishing, the company behind The Analytical Scientist.
