UU scientists to shine light on cannabis as painkiller

David Gibson

School of Biomedical Sciences
Faculty Of Life & Health Sciences

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 Ulster University.

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

Period	2 Nov 2016

Media coverage

Title	UU scientists to shine light on cannabis as painkiller
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	Belfast Telegraph
Media type	Print
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	2/11/16
Producer/Author	Lesley-Anne McKeown
URL	https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/uu-scientists-to-shine-light-on-cannabis-as-painkiller-35181088.html
Persons	David Gibson

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Keywords

Arthritis
Pain
Cannabinoids
Research
Immunology