EPISODE #80 Interviewing the Godfather of Cannabis Research - Prof. Raphael Mechoulam скачать в хорошем качестве

EPISODE #80 Interviewing the Godfather of Cannabis Research - Prof. Raphael Mechoulam

Where did modern cannabis research start? This week we’re honoured and privileged to be joined by the legendary Professor Raphael Mechoulam - heading up the Medical Chemistry department at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Dubbed ‘the godfather of cannabis research', Prof. Mechoulam has been a pioneer in the field, and over many decades has had a major influence on our understanding of the cannabis plant with his groundbreaking research and discoveries.  In this very special episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we explore the history of cannabis research, alongside taking a detailed look at the function and physiology of the endocannabinoid system. → View full show notes and summary here: https://www.cannabis-conversation.com... About Prof. Mechoulam Dr. Raphael Mechoulam is an award-winning Israeli organic chemist who has been studying the cannabis plant for over 50 years. Dr. Mechoulam is best known for discovering the Endocannabinoid System and first isolating the two primary compounds, CBD and THC. He is a professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel and has published over 350 scientific articles, primarily focused on the chemistry and pharmacology of Cannabinoids. His work has awarded him with many honors and awards, including the Israel Prize (2000), NIDA Discovery Award (2011) and many others. Resources Prof. Raphael Mechoulam’s Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raphael... ‘Dr Raphael Mechoulam and his revolutionary cannabis research’ - Article by Medical Cannabis Network: https://www.healtheuropa.eu/dr-raphae... ‘Cannabinoid pharmacology: the first 66 years’ paper by Roger G Pertwee: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...