Cannabis, and what it might be able to do for human health, inspires me. And I think it can do the same for other scientists and scientists to be.

Newlegal frameworksandemerging clinical researchhave opened the door to research on cannabis and the compounds it makes. In just a few years, weve gone from having a rudimentary understanding of the plants compounds to discoveringcrucial connectionsamong cannabinoids and human physiology. Our broader understanding of these plant compounds is boosting the STEM job market.

Weve only begun to scratch the surface of clinical research for the medical and health applications of cannabis. This exploration cant happen without collaboration between organic chemists, biologists, botanists, agronomy experts, medical doctors, pharmacologists, and experts in clinical trials, drug formulation, and therapeutic product design.

The potential for new and innovative medications and wellness products derived from cannabis could be huge. Promising applications include reducing or relieving pain, quelling nausea, and easing seizures or the symptoms of Parkinsons disease. Researchers are investigating myriad other conditions that may respond well to cannabinoids.

Theres no question that the cannabis industry needs scientists. But it looks as though scientists need the cannabis industry as well.

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