WSAS Project

Diversifying the Cannabis Research Community in Washington State

Overview

As the legal cannabis market expands across the country and in Washington state, there is a growing need to engage diverse expertise and perspectives to further enhance research on the effects of cannabis use on individuals, communities and society. At the request of the Washington State Department of Commerce, WSAS synthesized the current landscape of cannabis research in Washington State, producing an inventory of researchers, research topics, and research workforce demographics.

Project Details

Type

Requested of WSAS

Timeline

April – December 2024

Sponsor

Washington Department of Commerce

Project Team

Committee

John Roll*, Chair
Washington State University

Celestina Barbosa-Leiker*
Cal State Fullerton

Beatriz Carlini
University of Washington

Rita Fuchs*
Washington State University

Michael McDonell*
Washington State University

Nephi Stella*
University of Washington

*WSAS members

Staff

Donna Gerardi Riordan
Executive Director

Renske Dyedov
Associate Program Officer

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