2024 TRACKS & SESSIONS
Oral Presentations: Formal, individual presentations on various conservation topics will be scheduled in general sessions depending on the specific “Track” in which it was submitted and the thematic content. The abstract submission form requires the selection of a preferred presentation format (oral) and whether you are submitting your abstract as an individual or part of an organized panel. The Session Chair may suggest that you change your proposed format depending on the novelty, relationship to the theme, available time in the program, and whether or not the content has been previously presented.
All presenters must be registered conference participants.
Please, do not submit the same abstract in multiple formats.
Track:
Cannabis* Products Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Sessions & Session Descriptions:
Analysis of Cannabis and Cannabis Derived Products – Advancing Quality Assurance/Quality Control to Protect Public Health
The cannabis marketplace, whether one focuses on individual states with a legal framework for high-THC products or low-THC hemp products, is heavily regulated concerning cannabinoid content, heavy metals, biological contaminants, residual solvents, and the presence of other adulterants. Laboratory analyses play a key role in assessing regulatory standing, the identity and quantity of active ingredients, and the presence of unwanted contaminants to ensure that products meet regulatory requirements, adequately inform the consuming public, and protect public health. This session will explore the effectiveness of current analytical tools and advanced technologies that assure the quality of cannabis products available to consumers.
Analytical Methods for Detection of Cannabis Compounds
Cannabis sativa contains various plant compounds that are being harnessed for various applications. Inherent in the standardization of consumer products containing these metabolites and the research that supports their development are analytical methods that have undergone rigorous validation and are instituted under a quality assurance/quality control program. This session will discuss current methods employed for detecting and quantifying a variety of C. sativa metabolites, including how they may be scaled up for high throughput and be used in support of hemp commercialization across the supply chain.