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
Beyond Marijuana: The Changing THC Marketplace, Retail Access, and Gaps in Policy and Enforcement
Monday, January 11th @ 1:00 PM Eastern
The IASIC Speaker Series welcomes Dr. Matthew Rossheim, a nationally recognized researcher, for Beyond Marijuana: The Changing THC Marketplace, Retail Access, and Gaps in Policy and Enforcement. Explore the expanding market for intoxicating THC and hemp-derived products, their availability in everyday retail settings, and what gaps in policy and enforcement mean for prevention and public health.
Speakers: Matthew E. Rossheim, PhD, MPH, CPH, FAAHB
About the Speaker: Matthew E. Rossheim, PhD, MPH, CPH, FAAHB, is a tenured Associate Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. His research examines how laws, regulatory systems, retail markets, product design, marketing, and industry practices shape the availability, use, and harms of intoxicating consumer products. He is nationally recognized for his research on intoxicating hemp-derived cannabis products and other rapidly evolving substance markets including alcohol, kratom, and nitrous oxide. Dr. Rossheim has published more than 120 peer-reviewed research manuscripts, and his research has helped inform state and federal policy, including federal legislation. He has provided invited scientific testimony and briefings on intoxicating cannabis products to the Texas Senate, congressional staff, and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. His research has also been cited by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and World Health Organization. He was named CADCA’s 2025 Advocate of the Year for his contributions to substance use prevention policy.