Our engagement with the scientific and broader community
Researchers from the Lambert Initiative are always looking for opportunities to share our work with fellow researchers and the interested public. From symposiums to public events and festivals, we've shared the highlights of our work across a broad range of topics.
United in Compassion 2023 - Nurses Program
So you want to learn about medicinal cannabis! Hear from Director Professor Iain McGregor, presenting at the Nurses Program at UIC 2023
Anti-seizure and entourage effects of plant cannabinoids in preclinical models
Prof Jonathon Arnold presents latest update on preclinical research from the Lambert Initiative at the 2023 CMCR Medicinal Cannabis & Cannabinoid Science Symposium, 12-13 October 2023
Cannabidiol and clobazam
Elucidating interactions to improve epilepsy treatment - Dr Lyndsey Anderson
Lambert Initiative Clinical Update
Prof Iain McGregor presents latest update on clinical research from the Lambert Initiative at the United in Compassion 2022 Symposium, Sunshine Coast, QLD 22 May 2022
The effects of Cannabis on Driving - Thomas Arkell
PhD candidate Thomas Arkell discussed his research on cannabis and driving as part of a webinar on Australian Medicinal Cannabis Research hosted by Health house. 22 July 2020
'Spotlight on R & D – what’s new and emerging in medicinal cannabis research' – Prof Iain McGregor moderates a panel for the ACannabis conference themed Bridging the gap: evidence, confidence, access.
“Gain-of-function GABRB3 variants identified in vigabatrin-hypersensitive epileptic encephalopathies” – Dr Nathan Absalom presents the video abstract for his publication that helps explains why the anti-epileptic medication vigabatrin has mixed success in treating seizures in patients with GABRB3 variants, BRAIN Journals, 19 November 2020
“Cannabis and Driving" – Dr Tom Arkell joined a panel of expert to discuss his research on cannabis and driving in a webinar hosted by Health House, 21 October 2020
“Clinical Research Activities at the Lambert Initiative” – Professor McGregor gave this invited presentation at the ACannabis Conference (held by the MCIA – Medicinal Cannabis Industry Association of Australia) in Sydney on 3 March 2020.
“Cannabidiol, the big picture pharmacology” – Professor McGregor gave this invited talk at the Queensland Children’s Hospital Symposium into Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Queensland on 6 February 2020.