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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium

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TC3 is an interdisciplinary research network that brings together and supports researchers and trainees engaged in cannabis & cannabinoid research at the University of Toronto & Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network.

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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Meet @tc3consortium.bsky.social Fellow Lola Zovko! Lola is a PhD candidate in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the @utoronto.ca, supervised by Dr. Ali Salahpour. Her doctoral work focuses on the effects of endocannabinoid modulation in an acute mouse model of Parkinson's disease.
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Meet @tc3consortium.bsky.social Fellow Adam Zaweel, Pharm.D.! Adam is a PhD candidate in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the @utoronto.ca, co-supervised by Dr. Bernard Le Foll and Dr. Christine Wickens at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (@camhnews.bsky.social ).
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Congratulations to @tc3consortium.bsky.social Fellow Alumna Maryam Sorkhou on completing her doctoral studies at the @utoronto.ca! Maryam began working as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the @usc.edu in August 2026. 1/3 #PhDLife #AcademicCommunity #Congratulations
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
What does Ontario's legal cannabis market look like a few yrs post-legalization? @tc3consortium.bsky.social Trainee, Paulina Antwi, Fellow Alum, Justin Matheson & Members, Profs Christine Wickens, Bernard Le Foll, Sergio Rueda & Patricia Di Ciano, collaborated... pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
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An update on cannabis products, cannabinoid content, plant type, and prices five years after legalization in Ontario, Canada
Changing trends in legal recreational cannabis markets necessitates the continuous monitoring of important market metrics such as price, potency, type, and availability of cannabis products which may ...
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Congratulations to TC3 trainees Anna Mouzenian, Christina Pereira & Dhvani Mehta and Members Drs. Victor Tang, Matthew E Sloan & Stefan kloiber on their recent publication pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42372632/ #sleep #treatment #SUD @camhnews.bsky.social
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The effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on sleep in individuals with substance use disorders: A systematic review - PubMed
Understanding the effects of rTMS on sleep in SUDs is crucial for improving treatment strategies. Findings suggest that rTMS may improve sleep in this population, but further studies using objective s...
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Meet @tc3consortium.bsky.social Fellow Alum Dr. Justin Matheson @justinrmatheson.com! Dr. Justin Matheson is currently the Research Manager of the Driving Simulator Laboratory at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, where they support a range of projects related to cannabis and impairment.
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Reflecting back on the incredible energy from our 2nd Annual Workshop on Equity Diversity Inclusion and Accessibility in #cannabis and #cannabinoid #research at the @utoronto.ca earlier this summer.
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Are there any changes in the #endocannabinoid system in #Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)? This is the question @tc3consortium.bsky.social Trainee Alumna, Anna Pees, Member, Neil Vasdev, & team set out to answer using PET imaging in a mouse model of AD. @uoftmedicine.bsky.social www.thno.org/v15p3368.htm
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Sex- and age-specific sensitivities of the endocannabinoid system in Alzheimer's disease revealed by PET imaging with [18F]FMPEP-d2 and [18F]MAGL-2102
Sex- and age-specific sensitivities of the endocannabinoid system in Alzheimer's disease revealed by PET imaging with [<sup>18</sup>F]FMPEP-<i>d</i><sub>2</sub> and [<sup>18</sup>F]MAGL-2102
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
@tc3consortium.bsky.social fellows, Justyne Rodas (alum) & Maryam Sorkhou, & Members, Drs. Tony George, Stefan Kloiber & Ahmed Hassan, collaborated on a preliminary open-label study to assess impact of cannabis abstinence on symptoms of PTSD in people with comorbid PTSD & CUD. tinyurl.com/yc2d4ebd
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The Effects of Extended Cannabis Abstinence in Comorbid Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorder
Participants who achieved abstinence reported significantly greater reductions in total PTSD symptom severity and symptom count compared to those who did not.
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
@tc3consortium.bsky.social Fellow Hui Jue Wang and Members, Drs. Krista Lanctot and Walter Swardfager collaborated on a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of #cannabinoids for #neuropsychiatric symptoms of #Dementia. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Efficacy and Safety of Cannabinoids for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis - CNS Drugs
Background and Objective Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) are highly prevalent in persons with dementia and have been associated with adverse health outcomes. Neuropsychiatric symptoms can impose major...
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Justin Matheson, PhD (he/they) @justinrmatheson.com · 26/06/2026
Heading off to France for #ICRS2026 Re-sharing the cannabis starter pack I made since I haven't updated this in a long time - let me know if you want to be added!
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Check out the recent collaborative paper by @tc3consortium.bsky.social fellows and trainees Adam Zaweel, @justinrmatheson.com, Madison Wright, PhD and TC3 members Bernard Le Foll, Bruna Brands, Beth Sproule, Christine Wickens, and Patricia Di Ciano et al. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Potency-related effects of smoked cannabis on simulated driving performance: a randomized, controlled crossover trial - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Potency-related effects of smoked cannabis on simulated driving performance: a randomized, controlled crossover trial
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Congratulations to @tc3consortium.bsky.social Trainee Alumna Mikayla Lisi 🙌🎉 Mikayla recently graduated with a Master of Education in Developmental Psychology from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at UofT @utoronto.ca #AcademicCommunity #AcademicLife #PhDLife #Research
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Meet @tc3consortium.bsky.social Fellow Christina Pereira! Christina is a PhD. candidate at the Institute of Medical Science, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto under the supervision of Dr. Isabelle Boileau and Dr. Stefan Kloiber. #endocannabinoid #socialanxiety #stress
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
TC3 is kicking off day 3 of the 2026 Canadian Cannabis Research Summit co-hosted with @ccicbluesky.bsky.social @utoronto.ca with a electric panel on the "Opportunities and Challenges for Cannabis Researchers in Canada" Panelists included CIHR-INHMA Scientific Director, Prof. Patricia Conrod,
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
We are excited to have you at this year's Canadian Cannabis Research Summit, Dr. Hurd @neurovoice.bsky.social ! Looking forward to your talk this afternoon. @ccicbluesky.bsky.social
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Congratulations to past TC3 Fellow and Alumna Claudia Poluga on her recent publication in Nature Neuropsychopharmacology! #cannabis #CUD #treatment #PhDLife #AcademicCommunity #cannabisusedisorder @camhnews.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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PET imaging of FAAH in chronic Cannabis users: longitudinal assessment during short-term abstinence - Neuropsychopharmacology
Neuropsychopharmacology - PET imaging of FAAH in chronic Cannabis users: longitudinal assessment during short-term abstinence
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Join us at our 2nd Annual TC3 workshop on EDI in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research on May 27, 2026 at University of Toronto's Chestnut Conference Centre. Register now to secure your seat! UofT &TAHSN Community Link: tinyurl.com/mr3sk89a @ccicbluesky.bsky.social #cannabis #EDI #cannabinoid #workshop
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Meet TC3 Trainee Anna Mouzenian! Anna is an MSc candidate under the supervision of Drs. Victor Tang & Daniel Felsky. Her research focuses on the use of wearable technology to support the management of substance use disorders, particularly among individuals with alcohol and/or cannabis use disorder.
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Meet @tc3consortium.bsky.social Trainee, Dr. Mohammed Sarikahya! He is currently a postdoctoral research fellow in Dr. Sheena Josselyn's lab at The Hospital for Sick Children. #AcademicLife #memory #neuroscience #stress #research #AcademicCommunity #endocannabinoid
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
It's not too late to submit your abstract to the 2026 Canadian Cannabis Research Summit happening May 27 - 29, 2026 at the @utoronto.ca. The call for late breaking abstracts is open until April 30, 2026. Don't miss the opportunity to connect with researchers from across the country!
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Meet TC3 Trainee Paulina Antwi. She is a doctoral student whose work examines the impact of acute cannabis use on driving, as well as plasma THC, related metabolites, & other biomarkers of interest. @uoftmedicine.bsky.social @camhnews.bsky.social #cannabis #DUI #roadsafety #policy #PhDLife #driving
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Meet TC3 Trainee Sampson Zhao! Sampson is a PhD student in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology @utoronto.ca under the supervision of Dr. Patricia Di Ciano at @camhnews.bsky.social. #cannabis #driving #roadsafety #policy #AcademicLife #Research #DUI #tobacco
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Congratulations to TC3 Member Prof. Sheena Josselyn on being named University Professor by the @utoronto.ca! Her groundbreaking research has provided deep insights into neural networks that store memory & has profound therapeutic implications for several conditions. www.linkedin.com/posts/tc3con...
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#congratulations #academiccommunity #phdlife #memory #endocannabinoid #academicexcellence #researchimpact | TC3-Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium
Congratulations to TC3-Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium Member Prof. Sheena Josselyn on being named University Professor by the University of Toronto. Her groundbreaking researc...
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Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research (CMCR @ UCSD) @cmcr-ucsd.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
📢 New Research: 🌱 In Canada, cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome hospitalizations rose nearly 2.5-fold from 2016-17 to 2024-25, with the highest rates generally among ages 20-24. Trends increased through 2020-21, then stabilized. 🔗 f.mtr.cool/bdzssjikyc #CannabisResearch
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Meet TC3 Trainee Julia Ryan,an MSc student at IMS @uoftmedicine.bsky.social @utoronto.ca supervised by Dr. Tony P. George. Her research examines the effects of extended cannabis abstinence on cognitive functioning in individuals w co-occurring depression & cannabis use disorder.@camhnews.bsky.social
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Meet TC3 Trainee @Mikayla Lisi, an M.Ed. student in the Developmental Psychology & Education prgrm at @oiseuoft.bsky.social @utoronto.ca.Her research focused on cannabis strain use among emerging adults & its associations with mood, motives,mental health symptoms, & cannabis-related consequences.
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
TC3 Members Drs. Bernard Le Foll, Patricia Di Ciano and Christine Wickens delve into some of the research gaps that continue to emerge following cannabis legalization in our country incl. health impacts of high‑THC products, edibles, & self‑medication. #cannabis #policy #canada tinyurl.com/44v7un5x
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Cannabis legalization in Canada: Implications for research
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Meet TC3 Member Prof. Rachel Tyndale! Her work focuses on pharmacogenomics and pharmacokinetics of substance use disorders. #cannabis #endocannabinoid #pharmacogenomics #pharmacokinetics #cannabisusedisorder #CUD @utoronto.ca @camhnews.bsky.social
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mark cembrowski @markcembrowski.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Registration for the @canacn.bsky.social 2026 Neural Circuits and Behaviour satellite meeting is now live! Looking forward to hosting this event with @franklandlab.bsky.social again, and we're looking to have 4 trainee talks as part of the satellite. Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/1984146883...
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Neural Circuits and Behaviour CAN 2026 Satellite Meeting
The third-annual CAN satellite event, bringing together Canadian neuroscientists studying circuits and behaviour.
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Jibran Khokhar @drjkhokhar.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Help shape the CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction’s Institute Research Priority Plan for 2026–2036 by sharing your input on emerging needs and priority areas in neuroscience, mental health, and addiction. Please complete survey & RT! forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 16/03/2026
A new research centre, Toronto Centre for Real-World Evidence, has launched at #UofT's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy 🔬 uoft.me/trwe
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Congratulations to TC3 fellows and alumni @justinrmatheson.com, @camielnik.bsky.social & Claire Shyu for an outstanding symposium about integrating sex- &gender-based analysis into #cannabinoid #research at Canadian Organization for Gender & Sex Research's International Meeting tinyurl.com/yc6xs4m9
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Congratulations to TC3-Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium fellows and alumni Justin Matheson, PhD, Catharine Mielnik, PhD and Claire Shyu, PhD for putting together an outstanding… | ...
Congratulations to TC3-Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium fellows and alumni Justin Matheson, PhD, Catharine Mielnik, PhD and Claire Shyu, PhD for putting together an outstanding sym...
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
The abstract submission deadline for our 2026 Canadian Cannabis Research Summit has passed. We received a record number of submissions from across Canada! We can't wait to co-host with @ccicbluesky.bsky.social on May 27-29, 2026. Visit our website or DM us! www.tc3.utoronto.ca/2026canadian...
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Don't miss Dr. Hayley Thorpe's seminar on "Variants and Vulnerability: Genetic Approaches to Understanding Substance Use" at the UofT Pharmacology & Toxicology Tuesday Seminar tomorrow! In person Mar 10 at 4 – 5 pm. Space is lmtd. DM for details. @drjkhokhar.bsky.social @schulichmeddent.bsky.social
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Meet TC3 Trainee Lauren Cadel! She is a PhD Candidate at @pharmacy.utoronto.ca @utoronto.ca. Her research focuses on co-designing, refining, implementing, and evaluating a medication self-management toolkit for spinal cord injury/dysfunction. #ResearchCommunity #AcademicTwitter #NextGenResearchers
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Catharine Mielnik, PhD @camielnik.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
CALLING ALL #CANNABINERDS !! 🍀🧑‍🔬 Two great #seminars from #postdocs in the #cannabinoid field that can't be missed! Register below to support #scientists this Thursday at 12pm EST. @tc3consortium.bsky.social @westernu.ca @ruthaross.bsky.social @icrsonbluesky.bsky.social @cannabisjrnl.bsky.social
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Meet TC3 Fellow Alumna Alexandra Santos! She is currently a Senior Research Associate on the Analytical and Quality Control team at BlueRock Therapeutics, a company that focuses on developing stem cell therapy products. #UofTAlum #Biotech
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
In response to your requests, the abstract deadline has been extended to March 8, 2026. Don't delay, submit your abstracts and reach out if you have any questions.
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
The Centre for Research & Innovation Support at @utoronto.ca is hosting a session on PhotoVoice as part of the Drawing across the Disciplines Series. #PhotoVoice is a qualitative methodology that uses photography and words of research participants. A Webinar is followed by a hands-on #workshop.
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Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids @ccicbluesky.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Don’t miss this chance to submit your abstract and apply for trainee awards at the 2026 Canadian Cannabis Research Summit! @tc3consortium.bsky.social 🔬 Researchers, trainees, and emerging scholars — we want to hear from you! 🗓 Deadline: February 21 👉 Submit now: surveymonkey.com/r/CCRSabstra...
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Dr. Connor Haggarty @connorhaggarty.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
What an undertaking this was. So proud of the collection @mayoonthebrain.bsky.social , @brainsbeesbikes.bsky.social , @cbaunez.bsky.social and I collected for the “Stress, Trauma and Cannabinoids” special issue in @psychopharmacology.bsky.social Editorial: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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EBPS2023 special issue: Stress, trauma and cannabinoids - Psychopharmacology
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Meet TC3 Trainee Dr. Robert Colonna! His work examines the determinants of cannabis-impaired driving among youth, evaluates brief digital interventions aimed at reducing cannabis use and impaired driving, and explores how gender influences experiences and outcomes within remedial education programs.
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Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids @ccicbluesky.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Don't delay, submit your abstract and trainee award application for the #Canadian #CannabisResearch Summit before the deadline: February 21! co-hosted with @tc3consortium.bsky.social Submit an abstract: www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCRSabstra...
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Don't miss Dr. Karim Ladha's seminar entitled "Opioids, Cannabis and Psychedelics: Important Therapeutics or Just Getting High?" at the Dept of Pharmacology & Toxicology Tuesday Seminar Series. In person Feb 3 at 3:00 – 4:00 PM. DM for details. Space is limited. #cannabis #opioid #psychedelic
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Congratulations to TC3 Fellow, Christina Pereira, on being awarded @braincanada.bsky.social's 2025 Brain Canada Rising Stars Trainee Award!! 👏 🙌 🥳
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Abstract submissions are now open! 💰 Funding opportunities for TC3 members and trainees at the University of Toronto and TAHSN: Trainees 👉 Apply for conference registration awards Faculty 👉 Access discounted registration rates Check your latest TC3 Newsletter or our website for application details.
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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
📢 Call for Poster Abstracts: BRN Research Symposium 2026! Whether it’s your first presentation or part of ongoing research, poster sessions are a great way to showcase your work, share ideas and connect with fellow researchers. Submit by Feb. 27 🔗 buff.ly/HQdhGke #UofT
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Don't miss this upcoming ICRS trainee career webinar on Thursday January 22, 2026! Registration is free. #career #trainee #graduatestudent #cannabis #cannabinoid
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Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium @tc3consortium.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Congratulations to TC3 Trainee Dhvani Mehta on being awarded the NEATOR (Neuropsychopharmacology Editors' Award for a Transformative Original Report) Journal Award by the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology's NPP Journal 🥳🥳🥳
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