Our research

Our research focus is to unlock the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids and full-spectrum cannabis extracts.

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Research objectives

Our research activities are directed towards four key areas:

Discovering new molecular targets and disease pathways
Developing preclinical models of human disease
Establishing and developing evidence in humans
Increasing the availability of cannabinoid treatments for patients

Clinical trials

Our clinical team, in collaboration with expert clinicians and researchers around Australia, conduct clinical trials across a range of disease areas including CBD and driving, insomnia, Tourette Syndrome and anxiety.

Community use

We are conducting research to explore the effects of regular cannabis use in the community.

Medicinal chemistry

Learn about how our medicinal chemistry team is developing the next generation of cannabinoids and improving the pharmacology of current cannabinoids

Insomnia

Insomnia is a very common disorder that can affect up to 50% of the general population at any given time. Anecdotally, cannabis is frequently reported to promote sleep, however, there are very few studies investigating how cannabis affects the brain during sleep in people with insomnia.

Driving

As medical cannabis becomes more readily available, it is imperative that we answer questions around the risks. Our research is contributing to the ongoing policy debate regarding issues such as safety, impairment and detection when driving.

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Our preclinical research explores how specific cannabinoids and full-spectrum extracts may treat PTSD, aiming to identify lead compounds and inform the design of future clinical studies for therapeutic development.

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Lambert Initiative

Email: lambert.initiative@sydney.edu.au

The Lambert Initiative is located at the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre:
94 Mallett Street, Camperdown NSW 2050

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm