Annual meeting for cannabis regulators to improve policy and safety.
Official title: Cannabis Regulators Association 2024 Annual Member Meeting: Furthering Regulatory Exchange and Collaboration
Funded at Cannabis Regulators Association · NIH-11068919 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study brings together government officials to chat about cannabis rules and share ideas on how to make them better, all to help keep people safe and healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cannabis Regulators Association NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $50,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13FD008332-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11068919 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals interested in the impacts of cannabis regulation on public health and safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not concerned with cannabis regulation or do not use cannabis products may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research involves convening government regulators from various jurisdictions to discuss and share insights on cannabis policy and regulation. The focus is on improving regulatory science by identifying emerging research and practice-based outcomes related to cannabinoid policy. The meeting aims to enhance the skills of regulators to implement effective policies that prioritize public health and consumer safety. It is a unique opportunity for officials to collaborate and troubleshoot challenges in cannabis regulation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cannabis regulations that enhance consumer safety and public health.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach of convening regulators is important, it is more of a collaborative meeting than a traditional research study, and thus may not have direct precedents in terms of similar research success.
Where this research is happening
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Cannabis Regulators Association
Lexington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schauer, Gillian L — Cannabis Regulators Association
- Study coordinator: Schauer, Gillian L
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.