Seventh European Workshop on Cannabinoid Research and IACM Eighth Conference on Cannabinoids in Medicine

Abstract

The joint 7th European Workshop on Cannabinoid Research and IACM 8th Conference on Cannabinoids in Medicine was held in the beach town of Sestri Levante, Italy, on September 17-19, 2015. In this beautiful setting, world-leading investigators in the field of (endo)cannabinoid research presented exciting new data spanning a broad array of preclinical and clinical topics - from cellular electrophysiology to drug discovery and from potential indications for the therapeutic use of cannabis to treatments for cannabis use disorder. The sheer breadth of interests represented at the meeting generated a lively debate, which filled not only the question-answer time after the talks, but also the coffee and lunch breaks in the sunny courtyard of the ancient monastery where the conference was held. The (endo)cannabinoid research field is varied and expanding, and many participants voiced their support for having a forum where diverse (and sometimes contrasting) ideas can be exchanged, and new collaborations can be started. The active participation of both basic and clinical scientists was unanimously recognized as a major strength of this important scientific event.