You know studies into the uses of marijuana have hit the big time — academically speaking, at any rate — when the University of Oxford in England gets involved.
Oxford, about as far removed from the stereotypical laidback marijuana culture as an institution can get, has decided to jump in a big way into research of the potential, untapped benefits of cannabis. The university will focus on cannabis for treatment of pain, cancer and inflammatory diseases. The goal is to unlock new medical uses for marijuana.
“Oxford will seek to identify new medical therapies through research into the molecular, cellular and systems mechanisms of cannabinoids,” according to a news release from the university.
Private Partnership
Oxford University plans to start the program in a partnership with Kingsley Capital Partners, which will put up an initial investment of $12.5 million to start the program.
The belief among Oxford researchers about the potential of marijuana runs deep enough that the university, again with Kingsley, will host a conference…