Cannabinoids in Clinical Practice - Mike Hennesy

The Cannabis Consult w/ Dr. Jamie Corroon, ND, MPH

In his role as Director of Innovation, Mike Hennesy continues to position Wana Brands on the leading-edge of cannabis science and technologies as the market leader in infused product innovation. Hennesy oversees a diverse range of responsibilities including research and development, business analytics, training programs, and strategic partnership building. Hennesy developed Wana’s online interactive training program for budtenders and employees that covers the science of the endocannabinoid system. He also directed the development of Wana’s disposable vape line, including the line’s unique proprietary blend. Prior to his role as Director of Innovation managed a sales team of seven and has been instrumental in Wana’s availability in the vast majority of Colorado’s dispensaries and three-year growth rate of 269%. A native of Northern Virginia, Hennesy graduated from The University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Technology (ENST) in 2012. He is currently enrolled in a Master Program for Cannabis Science and Therapeutics at The University of Maryland’s School of Pharmacy. Hennesy served as Vice President of the ENST Society and was an active member of the Washington, D.C. chapters of NORML and Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP). Hennesy brings a diverse background to the industry as a certified Rescue Diver, Eagle Scout and outdoorsman. When not working, he still finds time for camping, hiking and snowboarding in the mountains around Boulder, Colo. 01:58 - The University of Maryland Masters of Science Program in Medical Cannabis Science and therapeutics 02:54 – Background on Wanna Brands, a Colorado-based manufacturer of edible cannabis products 04:18 – Dr. Corroon’s background in Naturopathic Medicine and public health. How he entered the field of medical cannabis. 13:54 - How cannabis plays a role in treatment plans and patient recommendations 17:45 - CBD and THC ratios 20:16 – Dr. Corroon’s research 23:33 - Clinical research and pharmacology utilizing isolated cannabinoids versus extracts 25:14 - Research into hemp-derived CBD products 26:46 – Limitations in using CBD and THC in clinical practice 29:18 – Future directions in cannabis research 31:35 – The need for education in medical cannabis 34:24 - Future plans for the Center for Medical Cannabis Education 35:25 – Soon-to-be-published research by Dr. Corroon 37:51 – Hemp-derived CBD products are everywhere 38:56 – Health-related claims on labels of cannabis products