Cannabis Education & Research Program (CERP) – draft
Who we are
The ADAI Cannabis Education & Research Program (CERP) is comprised of investigators and program staff who have come together to collaborate on research and dissemination activities in response to emerging needs of Washington State in the context of legalized cannabis.
Our team:
- Director: Beatriz Carlini, PhD, MPH, Research Associate Professor, UW Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
- Sharon Garrett, MPH, MA, Research Scientist
- Lyndsey Kellum, MEd, Research Scientist, Program Evaluator
- Jason Williams, PhD, Research Scientist
High Potency Cannabis Report to California (Oct 2024): CERP Director Dr. Carlini contributed to this report on the effects of high potency cannabis and recommended solutions.
2024 Symposium: Slides & Recordings available (Sept 2024): Cannabis, Schizophrenia & Other Psychotic Disorders.
What we do
The Cannabis Education & Research Program:
- Partners with state and county agencies and the legislature to conduct research projects that inform decision-making and priority-setting with the goal of advancing public health and safety in Washington State
- Develops educational and informational resources to disseminate science-based information to community organizations, health and educational professionals, policymakers, and the community at large
- Fosters collaborative research opportunities with researchers at the University of Washington, Washington State University, state agencies, and other groups
ADAI CERP has been partially funded by Washington State Dedicated Cannabis Fund for research at the University of Washington since July 2015. Learn more about our research projects and small grant funding here.
High Potency Cannabis
Reports, symposia recordings, research, and more about the health effects of high potency/high-THC cannabis.
Cannabis & Psychosis
Symposia recordings, research, and more about the impact of cannabis use on psychotic disorders.
Cannabis Adverse Events
Learn more about some of the harmful health effects of cannabis, including cannabis use disorder and hyperemesis.
Resources & Publications
Educational materials, online trainings, and publications from the CERP team.
