Belfast study to test cannabis-based medication

David Gibson

Press/Media: Research

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A major new study into the pain-relieving benefits of cannabis-based medication is to be carried out in Belfast.

The £250,000 project by Ulster University and pharmaceutical start-up GreenLight Medicines will examine the effects on people with various forms of arthritis.

Dr David Gibson, a specialist rheumatoid arthritis researcher who will lead the UU team, said the study had the potential to transform lives.

Period	1 Nov 2016

Media coverage

Title	Belfast study to test cannabis-based medication
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	ITV
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	1/11/16
Description	A major new study into the pain-relieving benefits of cannabis-based medication is to be carried out in Belfast. The £250,000 project by Ulster University and pharmaceutical start-up GreenLight Medicines will examine the effects on people with various forms of arthritis. Dr David Gibson, a specialist rheumatoid arthritis researcher who will lead the UU team, said the study had the potential to transform lives.
URL	https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2016-11-01/belfast-study-to-test-cannabis-based-medication/
Persons	David Gibson

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Keywords

Endocannabinoid System
Cannabinoids
Arthritis
Clinical Research
Immunology