Lauren E. Kelly, PhD, CCRP
Associate professor, Max Rady College of Medicine, Pharmacology and therapeutics University of Manitoba. The Clinical Pharmacology Lab conducts research studies on pediatric and perinatal therapeutics, including cannabinoids (see medcannkids.ca) in children and opioid exposures during pregnancy. Our Lab members also conduct research on clinical trial methods, drug exposures in lactation and reporting in maternal-child health. Her program involves partnering with parents, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and policy makers to design and conduct a variety of clinical research studies. https://umanitoba.ca/medicine/faculty-staff/lauren-kelly
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 12:31
E178 - EV27 - Why Cannabis Research Is Still Broken in Canada - Lauren Kelly PhD
Why is cannabis research so much harder than researching other medicines? Lauren Kelly PhD is an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba, Cannabis researcher and Trialist, CCIC President, and CMCN Co-Lead, she joins Reefer MEDness to explain why cannabis clinical trials face unique barriers in Canada. Learn how Health Canada regulations, GMP vs GPP standards, product consistency challenges, and gaps in the Cannabis Act affect research, patient care, and evidence generation. Discover why researchers often can't study the same cannabis products patients actually use, how clinical trials begin from real-world observations, and what Canada can do to become a global leader in cannabis science. Listen now to understand the hidden challenges behind cannabis research and the future of evidence-based medical cannabis.
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Tuesday, 09 June 2026 14:50
E177 - EV26 - Cannabis and Kids: Separating Medical Evidence from Myths with Lauren Kelly PhD
Can medical cannabis help children—and what does the evidence actually show? Pediatric pharmacologist, Dr. Lauren Kelly, joins Trevor and Kirk to discuss medical cannabis in children. This wide ranging conversation includes discussion about epilepsy, autism, pediatric oncology, and the unique challenges of studying cannabinoids during development. Learn what researchers know about CBD, THC & kids, why evidence remains relatively limited, and how stigma, policy, and education continue to affect patient care. Listen now for an evidence-based discussion on pediatric cannabis research, safety, and the future of cannabinoid medicine for children.
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