The International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) is a professional society for scientific research in all fields of the cannabinoids, based in North Carolina, US. ICRS is one of very few global non-profit medical societies or associations related to cannabis and cannabinoids.
History The ICRS was formally incorporated as a scientific research society in 1992. Prior to that, early ICRS Symposia were organized by various researchers in the field since 1970. Membership in the Society has risen from 50 original members in its first year to 650+ members from all over the world.
Work The International Cannabinoid Research Society is a:
Non-political, non-religious organization dedicated to scientific research in all fields of the cannabinoids, ranging from biochemical, chemical and physiological studies of the endogenous cannabinoid system to studies of the abuse potential of recreational Cannabis. In addition to acting as a source for impartial information on Cannabis and the cannabinoids, the main role of the ICRS is to provide an open forum for researchers to meet and discuss their research.
Mission The mission of the ICRS is to:
Foster cannabinoid research; promote the exchange of scientific information and perspectives about Cannabis, the cannabinoids and endocannabinoids through the organization of scientific meetings; serve as a source of reliable information regarding the chemistry, pharmacology, therapeutic uses, toxicology and the behavioral, psychological, and social effects of Cannabis and its constituents, of synthetic and endogenous compounds that interact with cannabinoid receptors, and of any compounds that target other components of the endocannabinoid system.
Journal Since 2019, the ICRS has partnered with Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Publishers to produce the academic journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research.
ICRS awards the "Raphael Mechoulam Award in Cannabinoid Research" annually.
Annual Symposia The Society holds an annual meeting, not available to the media, which generally alternates between North America and Europe. Year Location 2025 Bloomington, IN 2024 Salamanca, Spain 2023 Toronto, Canada 2022 Galway, Ireland 2021 Jerusalem, Israel (Held virtually due to COVID-19 pandemic) 2020 Galway, Ireland (Held virtually due to COVID-19 pandemic) 2019 Bethesda, MD 2018 Leiden, Netherlands 2017 Montreal, QC, Canada 2016 Bukovina, Poland 2015 Wolfville, NS, Canada 2014 Baveno, Italy 2013 Vancouver, BC, Canada 2012 Freiburg, Germany 2011 Pheasant Run, IL 2010 Lund, Sweden 2009 Pheasant Run, IL 2008 Aviemore, Scotland 2008 Limmasol, Cyprus 2007 St. Sauveur, QC, Canada 2006 Tihany, Hungary 2005 Clearwater, FL 2004 Paestum, Italy 2003 Cornwall, ON, Canada 2002 Asilomar, CA 2001 Escorial, Spain 2000 Hunt Valley, MD 1999 Acapulco, Mexico 1998 La Grande Motte, France 1997 Stone Mountain, GA 1996 Cape Cod, MA 1995 Scottsdale, AZ 1994 L'Estérel, QC, Canada 1993 Toronto, ON, Canada 1992 Keystone, CO 1991 West Palm Beach, FL 1990 Κολυμβάρι, Crete, Greece
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External links Official Website ICRS Annual Symposium On The Cannabinoids