Save the date for our next annual event:
October 5 & 6, 2017
Sheraton Hotel & Casino
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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The Caribbean and Puerto Rico’s Medical Cannabis Industry Annual Event
Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz is the interdisciplinary forum that gathers members, stakeholders, key policy players and patients of the medical cannabis industry in Puerto Rico. Designed to enable the future of the industry, this year the event will build upon the groundwork already made to promote medical research and education, professional development and innovation.
Conference participants will gain valuable knowledge in the research and scientific progress surrounding medical cannabis worldwide. The conference will also address global and regional industry trends and provide up to date information related to regulatory framework, technology, agricultural and manufacturing practices, dispensaries and dosage processes, among others.
The 2017 Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz is targeted to industry members, medical professionals and scholars, patients and citizens committed to the success of the medical cannabis treatment.
Scope
The event will showcase medical cannabis global research in order to address one of our world most pressing challenges: the need to discover and develop healthcare treatments that are safe and affordable for the patient community, and at the same time a source of economic development and business growth. It will also provide a platform of medical education for healthcare professionals and match Puerto Rico’s capabilities as a research and investment destination with medical cannabis initiatives and entrepreneurs.
By gathering local and international business leaders with medical professionals and other key members of the cannabis industry, the event will provide participants both knowledge and networking opportunities that will help them connect with the industry’s most relevant issues today.
Past Event
Testimonials
"The Medcannbiz conference was non-stop information sharing and a perfect opportunity to network. The speakers were experienced serious professionals offering practical advise."
Terrance W. Gainer
Chief Security Officer, GTI-Maryland
"As the longest surviving of the final two Federal Medical Cannabis patients in the United States, I have helped pioneer this nation’s Medical Marijuana movement. Since 1982, when I started being supplied 10 Cannabis cigarettes per day I have tried to educate everyone about the benefits of the medicine. I have spoken at dozens of educational seminars and the first seminar by the Puerto Rico Medcann Biz was one of the finest and well run seminars that I ever had the pleasure to attend and speak.
The educational information was extensive and well designed. It was well worth the time and money. A great way to learn how to get into the business and learn the ins and outs. Also check out my book “My Medicine” which is a great educational tool which is available on Kindle and at www.mymedicinethebook.com"
Irvin Rosenfeld
Newbridge Securities Corp.
"MedCann had the most professional medical, political, and scientific experts at any cannabis conference I've had the privilege of speaking at."
Scott Giannotti
Founder Cannabis and Hemp Association
"The MedCann Event in Puerto Rico was not only beautiful but very insightful. They really catered to the needs of the local community while embracing the entire international industry. Speakers along with product and governmental representatives were plentiful during the event and if you are thinking about getting involved in the MMJ industry in Puerto Rico, you better not miss the next one!
Plus the women at PRMedcann are Beautiful!! ;-)"
Todd Denkin
CEO Digipath, Inc.
Speakers
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Cancer cells and their suicidal reaction on cannabis
Cristina Sánchez, PhD
Complutense University in Madrid -
Can cannabis be accurately and consistently dosed?
Mara Gordon
Co-founder / Chief Process Engineer, Aunt Zelda’s -
Cannabis as the substitute of addictive narcotics
Uma V.A. Dhanabalan MD, MPH, FAAFP
Founder & CEO, Global Health and Hygiene Solutions -
Cannabis and genetics: How the plant interacts with the patient's genome
Carlos Bustamante PhD
Professor of Genetics, University of Stanford -
Current research on the use of cannabis as treatment for PTSD and Anxiety
Berra Yazar-Klosinski, PhD
Lead Clinical Research Associate MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) -
The emerging role of cannabinoids in regenerative medicine
Brent Reynolds, PhD
Chief Medical Advisor of UCANN -
Puerto Rico as a model for cannabis research
Michelle Martínez Montemayor, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Cancer Research Unit, School of Medicine, Central Caribbean University -
Alzheimer: Cannabis and the nerve cell system restorations
José Franceschini-Carlo, MD
Psychiatrist -
Cannabis as a remedy for chronic pain
Alberto Rivera Sánchez, MD
Pain Management Specialist -
The case of mandatory genotyping
Todd Denkin
President / COO, Digipath -
Street Marijuana v. Medical Cannabis: Growing protocols to create better medicine
Ryan Douglas Douglas Cultivation Consulting
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The First Generation: Cannabis Patients Panel
Narely Cortés Irizarry
PRMCA Patient Director -
CBD: Public policy for the benefit of patients
José G. Ojeda, Esq.
Cruz Verde Consultant -
The importance of cannabis within the research and development of new treatments
Ricardo Roselló Nevares, PhD (TBC)
Governor of Puerto Rico -
Puerto Rico as the epicenter of research and development for medical cannabis
Manuel Laboy, PE
Secretary of Economic Development and Commerce -
Zooming in: Current status of the Puerto Rico medical cannabis industry
Rafael Rodríguez Mercado, MD (TBC)
Secretary of Health Department -
Zooming in: Current status of the Puerto Rico medical cannabis industry
Antonio Quilichini, Esq.
Director of the Medical Cannabis Office of
Puerto Rico -
CBD: Public policy for the benefit of patients
Carlos Flores, M.S. (TBC)
Secretary of Agriculture -
Focus Workshop: Start your hemp business in Puerto Rico!
Irving Rodríguez Torres, Esq.
Agriculture Secretary Advisor -
Focus Workshop: Start your hemp business in Puerto Rico!
Bruce Perlowin
CEO HEMP Inc. -
Zooming in: Current status of the Puerto Rico medical cannabis industry
Ingrid Schmidt
Senior Consultant, Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz & Board Member of the Medical Cannabis Regulation Board -
From the father of medical cannabis research: discoveries of the endocannabinoid system
Raphael Mechoulam, PhD
Hebrew University in Jerusalem -
Formulation of cannabis concentrates as cancer treatment
Rick Simpson
Creator of Rick Simpson Oil & Author of the books “The Rick Simpson Story” and “Nature’s Answer for Cancer” -
Formulation of cannabis concentrates as cancer treatment
Danijela Smiljanić Simpson
PhD Candidate in Medical Anthropology -
Charlotte and her medical cannabis miracle: the story of my daughter
Paige Figi
Advocate & Mother of Charlotte Figi -
Master of Ceremony
Mayra Acevedo
Journalist and Communications Specialist -
The First Generation: Cannabis Patients Panel
Josué Brenes
Communications Specialist
Conference Agenda
For industry members, entrepreneurs, investors, medical professionals, patients and all citizens seeking growth with the cannabis business!
**CME FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
11.5 ACCME Credits
16 Credits for Pharmacy Professionals
16 Credits for Professional Social Workers (Puerto Rico Association of Social Work Professionals)
October 5, 2017
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KEYNOTE
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7:00 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
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9:00 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
Mayra Acevedo / Ingrid Schmidt
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9:10 am
The importance of cannabis within the research and development of new treatments
Ricardo Rosselló Neváres, PhD (TBC)
Governor of Puerto Rico
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9:35 a.m.
Zooming in: Current status of the Puerto Rico medical cannabis industry
Government executives spearheading the medical cannabis program in Puerto Rico provide an update of the development of the industry and reveal short and midterm plans in light of the new act that regulates medical cannabis in the island. Sponsored by the consulting firm Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz.
Rafael Rodríguez Mercado, MD (TBC)
Secretary of Health Department
Antonio Quilichini, Esq.
Director of the Medical Cannabis Office of Puerto Rico
Ingrid Schmidt
Senior Consultant, Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz & Board Member of Medical Cannabis Regulation Board
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10:25 a.m.
Cannabis as the substitute of addictive narcotics
Discussion of the uses of medical cannabis for the treatment of addictions and related research that support these conclusions.
Uma V.A. Dhanabalan, MD, MPH, FAAFP
Founder & CEO Global Health and Hygiene Solutions
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11:00 a.m.
Formulation of cannabis concentrates as cancer treatment
Rick Simpson
Creator of Rick Simpson Oil & Author of the books “The Rick Simpson Story” and “Nature’s Answer for Cancer”
Danijela Smiljanic Simpson
PhD Candidate in Medical Anthropology
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11:35 am
The case for mandatory genotyping
A discussion of the research and development efforts related to medical cannabis currently underway in analytical laboratories. The cannabis industry should continue its evolution towards an evidence-based model of medicine, in which chemical and genotypic profiles need to be correlated with pharmacological activity, using metabolic profiles with multivariate analysis that require recurrent authentication.
Todd Denkin
President and COO of Digipath
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12:10 p.m.
CBD: Public policy for the benefit of patients
Sponsored by the Puerto Rico Medical Cannabis Association
José G. Ojeda, Esq.
Consultant, Cruz Verde
Carlos Flores Ortega, M.S.
Secretary of Agriculture
Additional panelist to be confirmed
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2:00 pm
Cancer cells and their suicidal reaction on cannabis: the biological response of the human body
The conference will explain the most relevant findings on the effects of cannabinoids in cancer treatment. The objective is to understand what is the main mechanism for antitumor action of cannabinoids.
Cristina Sánchez, PhD
Complutense University in Madrid
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2:35 p.m.
The First Generation: Cannabis Patients Panel
Patients of the Puerto Rican community provide testimonials about their experience in the medical cannabis program and how it has improved their lives. They also discuss strains and methods of administration most appropriate for their respective conditions.
Narely Cortés Irrizary
Director of Patients’ Division, Puerto Rico Medical Cannabis Association
Josué Brenes
Communications Specialist
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3:40 pm
Cannabis and genetics: How the plant interacts with the patient's genome
Carlos Bustamante, PhD
Professor of Genetics, University of Stanford
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4:15 p.m.
Puerto Rico: A role model in cannabis research
Discussion of the possible collaborations between government, industry and academia to create scientific advances in cannabis research.
Michelle Martínez Montemayor, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Cancer Research Unit, School of Medicine, Central Caribbean University
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4:50 p.m.
Closing day
Conference Agenda
For industry members, entrepreneurs, investors, medical professionals, patients and all citizens seeking growth with the cannabis business!
**CME FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
11.5 ACCME Credits
16 Credits for Pharmacy Professionals
16 Credits for Professional Social Workers (Puerto Rico Association of Social Work Professionals)
October 6, 2017
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KEYNOTE
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7:00 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
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9:00 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
Mayra Acevedo / Ingrid Scmidt
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9:10 am
From the father of medical cannabis research: discoveries of the endocannabinoid system
Raphael Mechoulam, PhD
Hebrew University in Jerusalem
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9:45 a.m.
Can cannabis be accurately and consistently dosed?
A discussion of the efforts and research related to the proper dosing of cannabis, in order to make the administration of the medicine more precise and consistent to treat specific symptoms.
Mara Gordon
Co-founder / Chief Process Engineer, Aunt Zelda’s
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10:20 a.m.
Street Marijuana v. Medical Cannabis: Growing protocols to create better medicine
Ryan Douglas
Douglas Cultivation Consulting
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10:55 am
Puerto Rico as the epicenter of research and development for medical cannabis
A discussion of the government's public policy and existing instruments to promote research and development related to cannabis, including its medicinal and industrial use.
Manuel Laboy, PE
Secretary of Economic Development and Commerce
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11:40 a.m.
The First Generation: Cannabis Patients Panel
Patients of the Puerto Rican community provide testimonials about their experience in the medicinal cannabis program and how it has improved their lives. They also discuss strains and methods of administration most appropriate for their respective conditions.
Narely Cortés
Director of Patients’ Division, Puerto Rico Medical Cannabis Association
Josué Brenes
Communications Specialist
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12:25 p.m.
Cannabis as a remedy for chronic pain
A discussion of the analgesic effect of cannabis terpenes and its use for treatment against different types of chronic pain.
Alberto Rivera Sánchez, MD
Pain Management Specialist
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2:00pm
Charlotte and her medical cannabis miracle: the story of my daughter
Paige Figi
Advocate & Mother of Charlotte Figi
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2:35 p.m.
Current research on the use of cannabis as treatment for PTSD and Anxiety
A discussion on recent findings about the use of psychedelic substances and cannabis as a treatment for anxiety disorders and PTSD.
Berra Yazar-Klosinski, PhD
Lead Clinical Research Associate MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies)
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3:00 p.m.
The emerging role of cannabinoids in regenerative medicine
A discussion of the role that cannabinoids play in age-related diseases.
Brent Reynolds, PhD
Chief Medical Advisor of UCANN
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3:45 p.m.
Alzheimer: Cannabis and the nerve cell system restorations
José Franceschini-Carlo, MD
Psychiatrist
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5:00 p.m.
Closing day
Focus Workshops
October 5, 2017
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KEYNOTE
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9:00 a.m.
Focus Workshop: Start your hemp business in Puerto Rico!
This workshop will discuss with business leaders and government representatives the framework of the hemp business in Puerto Rico and the emerging opportunities that local and international investors can consider.
José G. Ojeda, Esq.
Consultant, Cruz Verde
Bruce Perlowin
CEO HEMP Inc.
Irving Rodríguez
Agriculture Secretary Advisor
Ingrid Schmidt
Senior Consultant, Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz
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10:00 a.m.
Focus Workshop: Roadmap to better medicine with Mara Gordon
The workshop will expand on the process of developing cannabis products and medicines, combining data and modern technologies with ancient approaches.
Mara Gordon
Co-founder / Chief Process Engineer, Aunt Zelda’s
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11:00 a.m.
Focus Workshop: Processes, Procedures & Techniques of Cannabis Manufacturing
Experts discuss in depth processes and techniques related to medical cannabis manufacturing and extraction including highlights from the learning curve and pointers to reduce costly errors in the process.
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12:00 p.m.
Focus Workshop: Compliance
This workshop offers everything you need to know about the regulatory compliance requirements for the medical cannabis industry in Puerto Rico. The course expands on the following topics: Puerto Rico regulatory framework, regulations for establishments, monitoring system from seed to final disposal of the product, packaging and labeling, signage, advertising and marketing, infractions and penalties. Powered by Comply Squad
Mayra Maldonado, Esq.
Comply Squad
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2:00 p.m.
Focus Workshop: Advanced Budtending
Learn the most advanced budtending techniques, including the application of the medicine according to the patient’s medical conditions, advanced knowledge of the medical value of cannabis terpenes, interactions of cannabinoids, products and consumption methods, patient tolerance, strains and useful laboratory tools. Powered by Cannaworks Institute.
Alberto Rivera Sánchez, MD
Ponce Pain Management
Jean Manzano
Novacann Labs
Focus Workshops
October 6, 2017
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KEYNOTE
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9:00 a.m.
Focus Workshop: Keep your business safe: security technologies for cannabis
A workshop that will focus on the latest security systems, technologies and practices for the cannabis industry.
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10:00 a.m.
Roadmap to better medicine with Cristina Sánchez, PhD
Interactive workshop with Cristina Sánchez, PhD that will focus the role and effectiveness of CBD as a key component of cannabis treatments.
Cristina Sánchez, PhD
Complutense University in Madrid
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11:00 a.m.
Focus Workshop: Processes, Procedures & Techniques of Cannabis Manufacturing
Experts discuss in depth processes and techniques related to medical cannabis manufacturing and extraction including highlights from the learning curve and pointers to reduce costly errors in the process.
Our October Event was a success story that marked the beginning of a new era on the Island, Over 500 attendees, more than 20 local and International Speakers.
High Level Networking
Registration and Pre Order
**CME FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
11.5 ACCME Credits
16 Credits for Pharmacy Professionals
16 Credits for Professional Social Workers (Puerto Rico Association of Social Work Professionals)
Full Access
Two Days
(Includes both days: All conferences, focus workshops, lunch and coffee breaks, access to exhibit hall)
$350
Single Access
One Day
(Includes one day: All conferences, focus workshops, lunch and coffee breaks, access to exhibit hall)
$270
Industry Access
Two Days
(Partial access for both days: Focus workshops, coffee breaks and access to exhibit hall. Does not include lunch neither conference access)
$270
Industry Access
One Day
(Partial access for one day: Focus workshops, coffee breaks and access to exhibit hall. Does not include lunch neither conference access)
$185
Patient recruitment sponsored by Moña.com (Thursday, October 5 – 1:00 PM. Includes orientation and process) | $75| AGENDA
Accreditationn Council for Continuing Medical Education
