IASIC Speaker Series
The International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis (IASIC) is excited to present the IASIC Speaker Series. Presented free of charge, this ongoing educational seminar series will focus on the science, data, and peer-reviewed research surrounding marijuana and will be led by international medical experts. This non-partisan and non-political series is continually developed, organized, and guided by doctors.
Past Seminars
Upcoming Seminars
Is the Rise of Cannabis Induced Psychosis Unstoppable?
Monday, Sept. 29th @ 10:00 AM Eastern
Join us for the next IASIC Speaker Series with Sir Robin Murray as he examines the pressing question: Is the Rise in Cannabis-Induced Psychosis Unstoppable? A world-renowned psychiatrist and researcher, Sir Robin will explore the growing body of evidence linking high-potency cannabis use to psychotic disorders, particularly among youth. This compelling presentation will unpack recent data, clinical insights, and public health implications—offering a critical look at what can be done to reverse this alarming trend.
Speaker: Sir Robin Murray, FRS
About the Speaker: Robin Murray is Professor of Psychiatric Research at the Institute of Psychiatry, London. He was one of the first to suggest that schizophrenia was in part a neurodevelopmental disorder, and he has contributed to the understanding that environmental factors such as obstetric events, drug abuse and social adversity increase the risk of psychosis. He is the most frequently cited psychosis researcher outside the USA, has supervised 80 PhDs and 12 MD Theses, and 40 of his students have become full professors. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2010 and received a knighthood in 2011.