Avicanna Announces its 5th Medical Symposium on Cannabinoid-based Medicine
Bridging Science and Clinical Practice: A Gathering of Thought Leaders in Cannabinoid Medicine
Live and Virtual Symposium on June 6th, 2025, at the MaRS Discovery District, Toronto
TORONTO, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN) a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products is pleased to announce that it will host its 5th medical symposium on Cannabinoid-based Medicine – “From Emerging Evidence to Clinical Practice” from the MaRS Discovery District, Toronto, Friday June 6th, 2025.
The Symposium is open to healthcare practitioners and researchers and will include various speakers covering a variety of topics-ranging from emerging evidence to current clinical practices on the practical application of cannabinoid-based medicine. The speakers include Canadian and international key opinion leaders, clinicians, and scientists from leading academic, research, and clinical organizations.
Featured Speakers and Topics:
| Speaker | Topic |
| Dr. Carrie Cuttler Washington State University | Getting by Without the High: Examining the Therapeutic Potential of Cannabigerol |
| Dr. Jason McDougall Dalhousie University | A Role for Cannabinoids in the Management of Arthritis |
| Carlo De Angelis Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre | Tales From the Front Lines: Unique Uses of Medical Cannabis – Patient Cases |
| Dr. Daniel Bear Humber College | Building Better Drugs Education for People Who Know a Lot About (Certain) Drugs - Considerations for Medical Cannabis |
| Dr. Zachary Walsh University of British Colombia | Cannabis and Problematic Substance Use: New Finding on Substitution and Harm Reduction from High-Risk Populations |
| Dr. Kelly Dunn John Hopkins School of Medicine | Human Laboratory Evidence of Opioid-cannabinoid Interactions and the Role of Opioids |
| Dr. Hance Clarke University Health Network | Canadian Medical Cannabis Clinical Trials Network |
| Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch University of British Columbia | Cannabis Use among Older Adults: Current Research and Implications for Clinical Practice |
| Dr. Evan Lewis North Toronto Neurology | Cannabis-Based Therapies for Epilepsy: What’s New & What’s Next |
“Building on the success of last year's event, this year's Symposium seeks to enhance our collective understanding of cannabinoid-based medicines arising from the latest developments on an international perspective. We are pleased to host this symposium and provide a platform for these important exchanges, fostering collaboration and education of the medical community on medical cannabis” stated Dr. Karolina Urban, Executive Vice President of Medical Affairs at Avicanna.
In addition to keynote presentations and panel discussions, Avicanna invites abstract submissions for a dedicated poster presentation session. Researchers, clinicians and health care practitioners are encouraged to submit abstracts showcasing their latest findings and developments in the field of cannabinoid-based medicine. This poster session will serve as a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and will foster meaningful dialogue among attendees.
To register for the symposium and submit abstract for poster presentation:
Health care practitioners and researchers, may apply for registration and submit abstracts for poster presentation at:
About Avicanna:
Avicanna is a commercial-stage international biopharmaceutical company focused on the advancement and commercialization of cannabinoid-based products and formulations for the global medical and pharmaceutical market segments. Avicanna has an established scientific platform including R&D and clinical development leading to the commercialization of more than thirty proprietary, evidence-based finished products and supporting four commercial stage business pillars.
- Medical Cannabis formulary (RHO Phyto™): The formulary offers a diverse range of proprietary products including oral, sublingual, topical, and transdermal deliveries with varying ratios of cannabinoids, supported by ongoing patient and medical community education. RHO Phyto is an established brand in Canada currently available nationwide across several channels and expanding into new international markets.
- Medical cannabis care platform (MyMedi.ca): MyMedi.ca is a medical cannabis care platform formed with the aim to better serve medical cannabis patients’ needs and enhance the medical cannabis patients’ journey. MyMedi.ca is operated by Northern Green Canada Inc. and features a diverse portfolio of products and bilingual pharmacist-led patient support programs. MyMedi.ca also provides specialty services to distinct patient groups such as veterans and collaborates with public and private payers for adjudication and reimbursement. MyMedi.ca provides educational resources to the medical community to facilitate the incorporation of medical cannabis into health care regimens.
- Pharmaceutical pipeline: Leveraging Avicanna’s scientific platform, vertical integration, and real-world evidence, Avicanna has developed a pipeline of proprietary, indication-specific cannabinoid-based candidates that are in various stages of clinical development. These cannabinoid-based candidates aim to address unmet needs in the areas of dermatology, chronic pain, and various neurological disorders.
- Active pharmaceutical ingredients (Aureus Santa Marta™): Active pharmaceutical ingredients supplied by the Company’s majority owned subsidiary Santa Marta Golden Hemp SAS (“SMGH”) is a commercial-stage business dedicated to providing various forms of high-quality CBD, THC and CBG to the Company’s international partners for use in the development and production of food, cosmetics, medical, and pharmaceutical products. SMGH also forms part of the Company’s supply chain and is a source of reliable input products for its consumer retail, medical cannabis, and pharmaceutical products globally.
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