About Us

 
   
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 450 in 2007.
 
   
Advantages of Membership: Reduced registration costs to meetings.*
Access to Newsletters and Member Directory.
Privilege to vote in ICRS elections.
Student members are entitled to apply for Travel Grants.
   
  CLICK HERE FOR 2008-2009 MEMBERSHIP
   
2008 ICRS Officers:
President:
Roger Pertwee
President - Elect:
Cecilia Hillard
Past President:
Christopher Fowler
Secretary:
Tiziana Rubino
Treasurer:
Ester Fride
International Secretary:
Roger Pertwee
Executive Director:
Richard Musty
Executive Newsletter Editor:
Brian Thomas
Student Representative:
Matthew Hill
     
ICRS Director:
Diane Mahadeen
Webmaster:
Jason Schechter
 

 

*for the 2007 ICRS Symposium , for example, the registration fees for full members and non-members was $200 and $400, respectively. For student members and non-members, the registration fees were $75 and $150, respectively.

 

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