By A new center dedicated to cannabis research will be launched at the University of Kentucky announced The first grant recipients were announced on Wednesday.
University of Kentucky Cannabis Center Said University’s “First Faculty Pilot Grant to Support Innovative Collaborative Cannabis Research” Awarded to Four Researchers from University’s College of Nursing, College of Public Health, School of Pharmacy and Martin School of Public Policy and Administration announced that it was awarded to
Grant amounts range from $75,000 to $100,000 and will fund research for 14 months.
Shana Bavalonis, Director of the British Cannabis Centre, said: “We are excited about this opportunity to expand and accelerate cannabis science in the UK and conduct research focused on the public health impact of cannabis that directly impacts the lives of Kentuckians. I’m excited,” he said. “Our campus has talented and dedicated researchers across a wide range of disciplines who can contribute meaningful science to the Center from multiple perspectives,” she said.
The cannabis center took off in September thanks to a bill passed by Kentucky legislators and signed into law by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear last year. In a statement at the time, Bablonis said, “Congress is interested in investigating the conditions for which medical marijuana may be useful and the dosages and routes of administration that are most effective for each condition.” .
The legislation would give the center $2 million in grants through June 2024, according to a university press release Wednesday.
“The primary objective of the research conducted at the UK Cannabis Center is to provide valuable insights to health professionals, lawmakers and the public about the risks and benefits associated with cannabis and cannabinoids. This knowledge will be particularly important as we move forward in enforcing cannabis laws, and the Center’s research will focus on a variety of aspects, including the health effects of cannabis and its potential to treat certain medical conditions. Yes,” the press release said.
The four grant recipients announced Wednesday by the university are Christine Ashford, Associate Dean of the School of Undergraduate Programs and Policy, Chair of the Good Samaritan Endowed Chair of Community Nursing, and Director of the Center for Perinatal Research and Wellness. We will investigate marijuana use.” Dr. Jay Christian is an associate professor in the School of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, “Investigating Cannabis Use Among Cancer Patients and Survivors in Kentucky.” Dr. Jayani Jayawardene, Associate Professor of Health Administration and Policy, will investigate “the impact of cannabis law on the health effects associated with prescribing opioids and benzodiazepines in older adults.” Dr. Caroline Weber, an associate professor at the Martin School, said: “We plan to study changes in cannabis use by examining records of traffic fatalities.”
According to Wednesday’s report, Ashford’s study of cannabis use during pregnancy “confirms perceptions of the safety and acceptability of cannabis use among women who are currently pregnant, as well as current trends during the past five years of pregnancy in central Kentucky. It is said that it is a survey of “usage patterns and trends”. release.
“We want to help legislators, health care workers, and pregnant women better understand how to improve the health of Kentucky women and children by asking what pregnant women think, feel, and do about cannabis use. We would like to know if there are any,” said Ashford.
Christian’s research on cannabis use in cancer patients “does much to determine the prevalence of cannabis use, what means patients use (smoking, e-cigarettes, diet), and how they acquire cannabis.” It is conducted through research that helps us “understand better.”
“Cannabis laws across the country, including Kentucky, are changing rapidly. To determine the effectiveness of legal medical marijuana, it is important to know how people use it before and after law changes. ‘ said Christian. “This study is a first step to help assess the impact of Kentucky’s new medical cannabis law on cancer patients and survivors.”
