Wednesday, August 26, 2009

The International Cannabinoid Research Society

The ICRS is a non-political and non-religious organization dedicated to scientific research in all fields of the cannabinoids, ranging from biochemical, chemical and physiological studies of the endogenous cannabinoid system to studies of the abuse potential of recreational cannabis. In addition to acting as a source for impartial information on cannabis and the cannabinoids, the main role of the ICRS is to provide an open forum for researchers to meet and discuss their results.

The ICRS is a scientific association with over 400 members, all active researchers in the field of endogenous, plant-derived and synthetic cannabinoids and related bioactive lipids.

Mission Statement:
The mission of the ICRS is to: foster cannabinoid research, to promote exchange of information and ideas about cannabis and the cannabinoids through the organization of scientific meetings; to encourage financial support from funding agencies and industries; to facilitate liasons between funding agencies, industry and the academic community, and to serve as a source of reliable information on the chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology and the behavioral, psychological and social effects of cannabis and the cannabinoids (ICRS By-Laws, adopted June 1992).


ICRS History:
The ICRS was formally incorporated as a scientific research society in 1991. Prior to that, Symposia were organized by various researchers in the field since 1970. Membership in the Society has risen from about 50 members, in its first year, to 458 in 2008.


http://www.cannabinoidsociety.org/

1 comment:

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