In this latest installment of Noid Knowledge, we are joined by Daniela Vergara, PhD, Hemp Specialist at the Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Anna Schwabe, PhD, Associate Lecture Professor at the University of Colorado, discussing the evolution of cannabis cultivation and the need for regional climate data. Their recent project, funded by the Agricultural Genomics Foundation, studies 10 cannabis varieties grown by farmers in different regions, specifically plant characteristics, soil type, and ...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 27 min
In this latest installment of Noid Knowledge, we are joined by Dr. Allison Justice, Founder and CEO of the Hemp Mine, and David Sandelman COO, CTO & Co-Founder of Cannatrol. Here, Allison and David discuss innovations in cannabis drying and curing, focusing on the Cannatrol technology which controls vapor pressure, preserving trichome integrity, and flower quality. Additionally, Allison shares how the Cannabis Research Center and Coalition (CRC) is transition to an open-source model to suppo...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 18 min
In this latest installment of Noid Knowledge we are joined by Julie Kowalski, a leading mind in analytical chemistry and cannabis testing. Julie has arranged a very compelling symposium for Pittcon entitled Cannabis Aroma: Advances and Challenges in Determining and Commercializing Cannabis Product Quality Attributes. It is taking place on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, starting at 9:30 AM in room 209. The session features top notch speakers, including several previous guests of this show, and yours t...
Feb 25, 2025•38 min
In the final part of this episode, Evan Friedmann and Yasha Kahn discuss the need for a national entity to centralize cannabis data collection, moving from snapshot data to continuous updates. They emphasize the importance of accurate lab data and adverse event tracking, suggesting QR codes on packaging to report issues. Yasha suggests harsher consequences for result manipulation and suggests collaboration between state departments and federal entities to support underfunded regulators. They als...
Dec 19, 2024•24 min
Evan Friedmann and Yasha Kahn, co-founder of MCR Labs, discuss the discrepancies between current regulations and data on mycotoxins and pesticides in cannabis products. They highlight the need for updated regulations based on new data, emphasizing the importance of accurate testing and labeling. They also discuss the issue of result manipulation, particularly in THC content, and the need for public health officials to address this. Yasha suggests making testing data public to enhance oversight a...
Dec 12, 2024•35 min
Evan Friedmann interviews Yasha Khan, co-founder of MCR Labs, about his journey into the cannabis industry and his efforts to promote transparency and integrity in laboratory practices. Yasha discusses the origins of MCR Labs, which began in Massachusetts to meet the needs of the soon-to-be legal medical cannabis market. He explains the challenges faced, including result manipulation by labs and the impact on public health. Yasha's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) project aimed to gather testin...
Nov 13, 2024•33 min
In Part III of this episode, host Evan Friedmann is joined by Susan Audino, PhD, founder of S.A. Audino & Associates, LLC, and co-founder of Saturn Scientific, LLC, to examine the complexities the complexities of sampling in the cannabis industry, emphasizing the need for proper sampling plans, and methods.
Oct 24, 2024•24 min
In Part II of this episode, host Evan Friedmann is joined by Susan Audino, PhD, founder of S.A. Audino & Associates, LLC, and co-founder of Saturn Scientific, LLC, discuss the challenges in cannabis testing, the THC cap, and the need for better regulations.
Oct 18, 2024•34 min
In Part I of this episode, host Evan Friedmann is joined by Susan Audino, PhD, founder of S.A. Audino & Associates, LLC, and co-founder of Saturn Scientific, LLC, dig into accreditation, and standards for accreditation, highlighting their importance, while also acknowledging some challenges and pitfalls for labs.
Oct 10, 2024•36 min
In the final part of this episode, host Evan Friedmann and Jini Glaros, Chief Scientific Officer at Modern Canna Labs, discuss the complexities of cannabis contamination, focusing on pesticides, heavy metals, and microbes, plus the need for better microbial testing, particularly for pathogenic species. Jini also explains the importance of educating physicians about cannabis testing to ensure proper recommendations. Finally, they discuss the readiness of Modern Canna for potential legalization in...
Sep 10, 2024•24 min
In Part II of this episode, host Evan Friedmann and Jini Glaros, Chief Scientific Officer at Modern Canna Labs, continue their discussion on Jini’s upcoming presentations for the American Chemical Society Fall meeting and the AOAC International Annual Meeting, highlighting her study comparing five moisture measurement techniques. They also discuss the potential impact of Florida's cannabis legalization on the industry, both medical and recreational.
Aug 22, 2024•39 min
In Part I of this episode, host Evan Friedmann is joined by Jini Glaros, Chief Scientific Officer at Modern Canna Labs, discuss the importance of standardizing cannabis terminology to improve regulations, consumer education, and industry consistency. The Fall Meeting of the American Chemical Society will be held in Denver August 16-22, with cannabis sessions in the morning and afternoon of Monday the 19th followed by the CANN mixer and then the Sci-Mix Poster Session. There will be additional ca...
Aug 15, 2024•29 min
The final part of this episode with guest speakers Dr. Allison Justice and Dr. Riley Kirk begins with a discussion on hemp and sustainability, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) art, and the importance of inclusivity and diversity in the cannabis industry. Additionally, they discuss challenges in studying cannabis use during pregnancy and the need for a more transparent system for open access research. Finally, Drs. Justice and Riley share their top three reading recommendations for the audience...
Aug 01, 2024•27 min
In Part II of this episode, Dr. Allison Justice and Dr. Riley Kirk challenge common perceptions of cannabis use, discuss the importance of normalizing daily cannabis use, especially when considering the complexities of both the plant and the human body. They also examine the potential of hemp as a sustainable solution for various applications, including cleaning up pollution and providing fiber, feed, and seed. In particular, they highlight the potential uses of hemp fiber and stems and cannabis...
Jul 18, 2024•28 min
In Part I of this episode, we are joined by Allison Justice, PhD, and Riley Kirk, PhD. Dr. Justice conducts photobiology research and co-founded the Hemp Mine, an innovative hemp farm and product manufacturer. Dr. Kirk is a natural product chemist with a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences. Here, they discuss the importance of connecting people in the cannabis industry, academia, and consumers to further the reach of cannabis education. They also explore the elements of their ongoing research project...
Jun 27, 2024•36 min
On this month’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Iain Oswald, a principal research scientist at Abstrax Tech Inc., a cannabis research and development company located in Southern California. Here, Dr. Oswald (aka Dr. Dank) discusses the discovery of a new class of volatile sulfur compounds responsible for the characteristic gassy, skunky aroma produced by cannabis. We also discuss the recent paper published by Iain and his team highlighting their discovery of an additional range of cannabis sulfur ...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 27 min
On this special edition episode, host Evan Friedmann is joined by Bill Nichols, the Technical Director at Biotrax Testing Laboratory in New York. Here, Evan and Bill discuss an article that came out earlier this year addressing total yeast and mold counts as well as safety testing in the New York cannabis market. Evan and Bill take a deep dive into the article and explain why they think it needed a rebuttal.
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 13 min
On this month’s episode, we are joined by Steve Ellmore, veteran, filmmaker, and founder of The Unprescribed. Here, Steve shares how he created the incredible film Unprescribed, his knowledge and research surrounding veterans access to medical cannabis, his mission to help others through his non-profit, and more.
Aug 29, 2023•51 min
On this month’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Adie Rae, Assistant Scientist at the Legacy Research Institute. Join us as we discuss Adie’s background, her knowledge and research surrounding cannabis aroma, how the industry’s laser focus on THC percentage is decreasing the value of cannabis for patients, and more.
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr
On this month’s episode, we are joined by Nick Jikomes, PhD, the Director of Science & Innovation at Leafly. Join us as we discuss Nick’s background, his recent ElSohly award for research related to labeling in cannabis, neuroscience, and endocannabinoids.
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 22 min
On this month’s episode, we are joined by Nathan Johnson, PhD, the Co-Founder and CEO of VERNE Bioanalytics. Join us as we discuss Nathan’s background, knowledge about cannabis genetics, some of the challenges related to hops latent viroid, and more.
May 09, 2023•1 hr 32 min
On this month’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Julie Kowalski of JA Kowalski Science Support LLC. Join us as we discuss Julie’s background, knowledge about chromatography and method development, some of the challenges in cannabis and hemp testing, and finally a little preview of the upcoming Cannabis Science Conference Spring conference for which Julie is serving as the analytical science track program chair.
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr
On this month’s episode, we are joined by James Schwartz, BSN, LNC CEO of Cascade High Organics. James published an article about psilocybin and PTSD with Cannabis Science and Technology that was one of the most popular pieces of content on our website for the year. Together, we discuss James’ cannabis background, knowledge about psychedelics, and his recent focus on the dangers of the 2018 Farm Bill in the hemp market.
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 21 min
On this month’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Reggie Gaudino, VP of R&D at Front Range Biosciences. Together, we discuss plant genetics and breeding with Dr. Gaudino to understand some of the challenges, successes, and perhaps where it should be heading in the future.
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 22 min
On this month’s episode, we are joined by Dr. John MacKay, Co-founder of Synergistic Technology Associates. Together, we focus on all things formulation and processing with Dr. MacKay to learn more about what’s really going on in the cannabis industry and perhaps where it should be heading in the future.
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 31 min
On this month’s episode, we are joined by Miyabe Shields, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer and Riley Kirk, PhD, Cannabis Research Scientist at Real Isolates, LLC. Together, we discuss the science of cannabis, and highlight both Dr. Shields’ and Dr. Kirk’s education and personal experiences as well as their current work educating the masses through social media and their work at Real Isolates, LLC.
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 31 min
On this month’s episode, we are joined by Russ Phifer, Executive Director of the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC) and Kyle Boyar, owner KB Consultations, cannabis scientist, and Vice Chair for the American Chemical Society's Cannabis Chemistry Subdivision. Together, we discuss the knowledge, background, and skills needed for laboratory directors and other analytical scientists entering the cannabis space as well as the exciting new Board Certification of Cannabis Chemists that they...
Aug 01, 2022•44 min
On this month’s episode, we are joined by the core C-suite of True Labs for Cannabis LLC: Sarah Ahrens, Founder and CEO and Carl Christianson, PhD, Chief Science Officer. Together, we discuss the challenges in starting a cannabis testing laboratory, regulations and testing guidelines, synthetic versus naturally-derived cannabinoids, and more.
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 3 min
On this special bonus episode, Meg L’Heureux speaks with several keynote speakers from Cannabis Science Conference West in Long Beach, California. Join us for brief chats with Ashéninka Mino and Bernadette Torres from Shabeta’s Healing Garden; “Amazon” John Easterling from Happy Tree Microbes; Dr. Lakisha Jenkins-Samuels from Dr. Lakisha; and a quick conference recap with Josh Crossney, founder of the Cannabis Science Conference and Director of Cannabis Events at MJH Life Sciences.
Jun 01, 2022•59 min
On this month’s episode, we are joined by Otha Smith III, the CEO and founder of Tetragram. We discuss Otha’s history in the industry as both a patient and an entrepreneur, obstacles he’s overcome, exciting research endeavors, and more.
May 16, 2022•53 min
