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ICRS

About the ICRS

The ICRS is a non-political, 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 research.

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2012 Symposium

July 22 - 27, 2012

ICRS2012 will be held in Freiburg im Breisgau, located in beautiful Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

2012 will be a bold leap forward for the ICRS. The Rolf Böhme Saal of the Konzerthaus Freiburg is an architectural masterpiece - crowned by sophisticated technology, fine cuisine and brilliant acoustics.

Join us in Freiburg in 2012!

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Join Us

The International Cannabinoid Research Society is a scientific association with nearly 500 international members, all active researchers in the field of endogenous, plant-derived and synthetic cannabinoids and related bioactive lipids.

For ICRS Membership,

apply here

Mission statement

"The Mission of the ICRS is to (1) foster cannabinoid research; (2) promote the exchange of scientific information and perspectives about Cannabis, the cannabinoids and endocannabinoids through the organization of scientific meetings; (3) serve as a source of reliable information regarding the chemistry, pharmacology, therapeutic uses, toxicology and the behavioral, psychological, and social effects of Cannabis and its constituents, of synthetic and endogenous compounds that interact with cannabinoid receptors and of any compounds that target other components of the endocannabinoid system.”

(ICRS By-Laws, ratified October 2009)


Announcements

 ICRS2011 was a great success, thanks to all of our Delegates and generous sponsors. Click here for ICRS2011 Programme and Abstracts (3.4M PDF)

 Happy New Year from the ICRS!

Recent publications

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2012
Dietary conditions and highly palatable food access alter rat cannabinoid receptor expression and binding density.

Bello NT, Coughlin JW, Redgrave GW, Ladenheim EE, Moran TH, Guarda AS (2012). Physiol Behav 105: 720-726.
Link to abstract




SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2012
A pilot study of the effects of Cannabis on appetite hormones in HIV-infected adult men.

Riggs PK, Vaida F, Rossi SS, Sorkin LS, Gouaux B, Grant I, Ellis RJ (2012). Brain Res 1431: 46-52.
Link to abstract

MONDAY, OCTOBEr 10, 2011
Cannabis Genome Uncloaked: Commentary on the Scientific Implications.

Ethan Russo, MD
Link to document


*The publications listed here are personal selections by Dr. Stephen Alexander. Please feel free to mail suggestions for papers and websites to be included in this section. Previous entries can be found in the 'publications database' section of the Forum.