Cannabis Research Institute presents The Missing System: Why the Endocannabinoid System Matters for Health Education

The Cannabis Research Institute hosts a virtual conversation with educator, writer and researcher Steven Philpott Jr., MSc., CSCS.

The Missing System: Why the Endocannabinoid System Matters for Health Education

Wednesday, Nov. 4
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Zoom

Why it matters: The endocannabinoid system helps regulate metabolism, stress, pain, inflammation, appetite and other core functions. Yet many people remain unfamiliar with it, and it is often missing from health education.

What to expect:

• An introduction to the endocannabinoid system in plain language
• Connections between the endocannabinoid system and nutrition, chronic disease, stress, exercise and cannabis science
• A discussion of established evidence, emerging research and common misconceptions
• A look at what stronger endocannabinoid system education could mean for patients, health professionals and the public
• A moderated audience Q&A

Intended audience:

• Patients and caregivers
• Health professionals
• Educators
• Community organizations
• Policymakers
• Students and researchers interested in cannabis, health and public education

Philpott is an educator, writer, researcher, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and co-founder and CEO of Anzisha Consulting. A University of Illinois Chicago alumnus, he studies how endocannabinoid-system and cannabis science connect with athletics, performance, recovery and high-stress populations.

Accessibility statement: Closed captions and live transcripts are enabled at all Cannabis Research Institute I virtual events. If additional accommodations would support your participation, please contact Quetzalli Laidley at qcastr2@uic.edu before the event.