EDI in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research: A TC3 Workshop – Apr 22-23, 2025
Session Description
April 22 2025 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Co-led by senior Toronto Cannabis & Cannabinoid Research Consortium (TC3) fellows, Dr. Justin Matheson and Dr. Catharine Mielnik, this two-day event will bring together experts, researchers, and trainees to engage in meaningful conversations about the challenges and opportunities in fostering EDI in research and will spotlight the unique issues within cannabis and cannabinoid research. Through a dynamic program, explore how diverse perspectives can drive innovation and create more inclusive practices in cannabis and cannabinoid research.
Attendees will hear from an exceptional lineup of speakers and panelists sharing their cutting-edge research and personal insights. Topics will include cannabis use and harms among historically under-represented communities, health equity perspectives on cannabis legalization, and novel approaches to understanding diversity in responses to cannabinoids.
Speakers include:
- Akwasi Owusu-Bempah, University of Toronto Mississauga
- Liisa Galea, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Christian Barborini, University of British Colombia
- Leslie Buckley, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Lakshmi Kotra, University Health Network
- Justin Matheson, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Catharine Mielnik, University of Toronto
- Christina Pereira, University of Toronto and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Mel Hiebert, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Maryam Sorkhou, University of Toronto and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Paulina Antwi, University of Toronto and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Plus Many More!
Panel discussions will feature voices from both trainees and senior scientists, offering a unique opportunity to explore the systemic barriers faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds in the world of academic research. Through these discussions, the aim is to provide concrete strategies to improve diversity, accessibility, and inclusivity in the field.
Don’t miss this chance to engage with thought leaders and advocates working at the intersection of cannabis research and EDI!
