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Current Research Projects

  • Effects of Low-Dose Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Among People with Opioid Use Disorder: VISN-1 MIRECC project investigating the impact of low-dose THC on individuals receiving methadone or buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder.
  • Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of THC in Older Adults: NIH R21-funded study investigating pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of oral and vaporized THC in older adults. More information on NIH RePORTER.
  • Cannabidiol (CBD) Pharmacotherapy: NIH K23-funded study exploring potential of cannabidiol as a treatment for co-occurring opioid use disorder and chronic pain. More information on NIH RePORTER.
  • Combination of THC and CBD: NIH R01-funded study evaluating the efficacy of a combination of THC and CBD as a novel pharmacotherapy for co-occurring opioid use disorder and chronic pain. More information on NIH RePORTER.
  • Pain Sensitivity and Synaptic Density: IMPOWR-YOU project examining the relationship between pain sensitivity and synaptic density in individuals with opioid use disorder using quantitative sensory testing and positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.