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.
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High Stakes: Cannabis and Tobacco Co-Use and Psychosis Risk
Monday, October 19th @ 12:00 PM Eastern
The IASIC Speaker Series welcomes Dr. Heather Burrell Ward, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, for a presentation titled "High Stakes: Cannabis and Tobacco Co-Use and Psychosis Risk." Dr. Ward will examine the growing evidence on the co-use of cannabis and tobacco, its association with psychosis risk, and its impact on cognitive performance. This evidence-based discussion will provide valuable insights for clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and prevention professionals seeking to better understand the mental health implications of concurrent cannabis and tobacco use.
Speakers: Heather Burrell Ward, MD
About the Speaker:
Dr. Heather Burrell Ward is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Director of Neuromodulation Research. After earning her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine, she completed psychiatry residency training at Brigham & Women's Hospital–Harvard Medical School and fellowship training in behavioral neurology and noninvasive brain stimulation at Harvard Medical School. Her research focuses on using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and neuroimaging to better understand and treat psychotic and substance use disorders, with current studies examining nicotine, cannabis, and opioid use disorders. A nationally recognized investigator, Dr. Ward has received numerous early career awards and was named a 2021 STAT News Wunderkind in recognition of her contributions to neuroscience and addiction research.