Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium

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📣 SAVE THE DATE: May 27-29, 2026 for the Canadian Cannabis Research Summit and TC3 EDI Workshop at the University of Toronto! We are excited to partner once again with the Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids. Details To Come! #cannabis #cannabinoids #research @utoronto.ca

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Annual Scientific Meeting
📍 Québec City Convention Centre
April 29th — May 2nd, 2026
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Largest ever study into cannabis use investigates risk of paranoia and poor mental health in the general population New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, in partnership with the University of Bath, has found that the reasons why a person chooses t...

Cannabis users who take the drug for pain, anxiety or depression are more likely to develop paranoia than recreational users.

The study by @kingsioppn.bsky.social is the largest survey of its kind.

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www.kcl.ac.uk/news/largest...

The North Star Initiative is charting the path to make #Canada the global destination for brain & mental health #research. By uniting world-class scientists and visionary donors, CAMH is accelerating breakthroughs to transform care.

Learn more!
www.camh.ca/northstar

🛎️ Please note: The deadline to register for the Temagami/N’Daki Menan Colloquium has changed to Sept. 5.

Email us to secure your spot! #UofTIRN

🚨Attention postdoctoral researchers and students!

CAMH has launched our 2026 Postdoctoral Research Award Competitions, reflecting an investment in the future generation of world-class #researchers in #mentalhealth.

⤵️Learn more and apply today:
www.camh.ca/-/media/Rese...

🚨The 2024-2025 Dean’s Report is now live

Tap ⬇️ to explore the many ways #UofTPharmacy is shaping the future of health through education, research and innovation.

🔗: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/2024-2025-de...

In September, IBRO is opening several #grants to support #neuroscience organizations & individuals in:
👉Inviting inspiring speakers
👉Supporting their emerging societies
👉Boosting their 2026 #BrainAwarenessWeek campaigns! @dana_fdn

Get ready to apply! buff.ly/YfeGjMX

Don't forget - poster abstract submissions for #ACNP2026 are due *this Thursday*, August 28th ⌛️

Congratulations to @tc3consortium.bsky.social member, Prof. Jeffrey Wardell, and team on their recent paper on the relationship between #ADHD symptoms & #cannabis-related consequences in young adults. @uoftpsych.bsky.social

🗞️ The BRN Update newsletter returns in September!

Stay connected with our latest news, events and opportunities as we promote Black research excellence at @utoronto.ca.

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#UofT has climbed one spot to 25th place globally in the latest edition of ShanghaiRanking Consultancy’s worldwide university ranking. 🗺️ uoft.me/bM4

Join us virtually on October 16-17 to learn more about the latest science re. cannabis/cannabinoids and the gut-brain access

Check out this new review of preclinical, human lab, and clinical studies to advance treatment of cannabis use disorder, with recommendations on where the field might go next (hint: define efficacy by considering what patients are asking for in treatment, which is typically not abstinence)

Microglia as critical mediators linking perinatal immune stress to mental health trajectories Neuropsychopharmacology - Microglia as critical mediators linking perinatal immune stress to mental health trajectories

Did you catch this recent NPP review paper?

It explores how early life immune activation and stress alter microglial function and potentially contribute to neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders

🌿 Register Now: CMCR Symposium explores cannabis & gut-brain paradoxes. Virtual event Oct 16–17, free CME credits!
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Check out this recent BrainPod episode where @tc3consortium.bsky.social Member Prof. Laurie Zawertailo speaks about their recent paper. @camhnews.bsky.social

Today is #InternationalSelfCareDay!

This day recognizes the importance of activities that improve #mental and #physical well-being – whether it's taking up a new hobby, getting active or relaxing.

Check out this self-care resource we've put together!
www.camh.ca/en/camh-news...

Black Research Network: 2026-27 JHI Faculty Research Fellowships The Chancellor Jackman Faculty Research Fellowship (JHIFRF) offers six- and 12-month awards to University of Toronto faculty members in the...

Apply for the 2026–27 JHI Faculty Research Fellowships!

Centered on the theme "Doubles, Doppelgängers," these year-long awards are open to #UofT faculty in the tenured and continuing appointment streams.

🗓️ Deadline: Sept. 16 at 4 p.m.

Effects of acute alcohol administration on endocannabinoids and relation to subjective effects - Psychopharmacology Rationale Harmful alcohol use remains a significant global public health challenge. Examining variability in the acute subjective effects of alcohol and related neurobiological mechanisms may advance the understanding of susceptibility to harmful alcohol use. Research suggests the endocannabinoid (eCB) system may play an important role in mediating the reinforcing effects of alcohol. This study examined the relationship between alcohol-induced changes in eCB concentrations and the subjective psychoactive effects of acute alcohol consumption. Method Healthy social drinkers (n = 28, aged 20–35 years) participated in a within-subjects, single-blind, placebo-controlled laboratory alcohol challenge study. Alcohol (0.6 g/kg; with 20% adjustment for women) and placebo sessions were counterbalanced. Subjective alcohol effects were assessed from self-report questionnaires administered pre- and post-dosing, including the Biphasic Alcohol Effects Scale (BAES), Drug Effects Questionnaire (DEQ), and Profile of Mood States (POMS). The eCBs, N-arachidonoylethanolamine (anandamide; AEA) and 2-arachidonylglycerol (2-AG), were assessed from blood plasma taken throughout the dosing session. Results Acute alcohol was associated with an overall decrease in 2-AG concentrations compared to placebo. Further, we found that a drop in 2-AG concentrations was associated with less drug ‘liking’ and feelings of ‘friendliness’, whereas under placebo conditions, a rise in 2-AG was associated with a smaller decrease in feelings of ‘stimulation’ (e.g., feeling energized, talkative). Alcohol did not significantly affect AEA concentrations. Conclusion Our study provides the first evidence that eCBs may contribute to individual differences in sensitivity to alcohol's reward-related mechanisms by influencing subjective experience, offering insight into the potential role of eCBs in the processes underlying harmful alcohol use.

New @pact-lab.bsky.social paper out today led by [current postdoc] Gavin Petrie & [former postdoc] Raegan Mazurka exploring how acute alcohol impacts endocannabinoid levels & their relation to the subjective effects of alcohol 🍻

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

SfN and Elsevier logos. Getting Into Peer Review. Thursday, July 10, noon-1 p.m. EDT. Headshots of Dominic Acri, PhD, National Institute on Aging, NIH. Nandakumar Narayanan, MD, PhD. University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Jonathan Demb, PhD. Yale University, Senior Editor at JNeurosci.

Happening tomorrow!

Don’t miss the chance to learn from experts and start your peer reviewing journey. Get equipped on the basics, structuring feedback to authors, and much more.

Register now: vist.ly/3n8x7dv

Member Publications | Tc3consortium List of publications of TC3 members and trainees

Check out recent #cannabis and #cannabinoid - related publications of @tc3consortium.bsky.social members and trainees on our website!
www.tc3.utoronto.ca/publications
@uoftmedicine.bsky.social @utoronto.ca

Congratulations to @tc3consortium.bsky.social Fellow alumna
Dr. Helena Fetter Filippini on completing her Postdoctoral training at @uoftpharmacy.bsky.social & being appointed Asst Prof in the Division of Endodontics & Director of Pre-Doctoral Endodontics Clinic at Virginia Commonwealth University!

Black Research Network: Black Flourishing Summit 2025 – Black at UTM Join Black at UTM for the Black Flourishing Summit 2025! This summit, part of the ongoing implementation of the University...

June 26 🗓 Join Black at @uoftmississauga.bsky.social for the Black Flourishing Summit 2025!

The summit offers a unique platform to engage in powerful discussions, explore strategies for combating systemic racism, and build stronger and more resilient communities.

#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

Congratulations to past TC3 Fellow Dr. Justin Matheson on the newly published article investigating relationships between cannabis use and mental health characteristics in patients accessing treatment for substance use disorders in our province!!

Congratulations to past TC3 Fellow Dr. Justin Matheson!!

Honoured to be apart of this amazing team!! Thank you for @ccicbluesky.bsky.social and @tc3consortium.bsky.social for putting on such an amazing event!!

This is a super helpful way for cannanerds to get started on BlueSky 🌱

Thanks for putting that together @justinrmatheson.com and @noufissakabli.bsky.social for bringing it to my attention 🥰

Incredible meeting hearing from cannabis researchers from coast to coast 🇨🇦!