The conference is designed for doctors, medical professionals, scientists, clinicians, clinical investigators, methodology professionals and national cannabis agencies. The goal is to present and discuss a variety of controversial topics related to medical cannabis – from pain, inflammation or epilepsy to palliative care or neurological disorders.
The conference will consist of pre-recorded lectures followed by live panel discussions with the speakers. The presentations and panel discussions are only available to registered and confirmed users. To participate, interested professionals must first register via the conference homepage “Virtual Conference on Controversies on Cannabis-Based Medicines.” (https://vmed-cannabis.com) All registered participants will receive an invitation with a personal link by e-mail. This link can be used to set up a profile and enter the virtual conference platform. The personal link is only valid until the end of the conference.
The virtual conference will be held in English and will focus its content on the following key areas:
- cannabis-based medicines for the treatment of pediatric indications
- cannabis-based medicines in the context of cancer (from supportive care to potential anti-tumor effects)
- pros and cons of cannabis-based medicines in dementia and other neuropsychiatric disorders
09:00 CET | Conference Opening & Welcome
Prof. Dr. med. Sven Gottschling , Conference Chair |
09:10 CET | Session 1: CANCER |
09:10-09:30 | Cannabinoids in Cancer |
09:30-09:50 | The Endocannabinoid System: A Target for Cancer Treatment |
09:50-10:10 | Roles of Cannabinoids in Melanoma: Evidence from in Vivo Studies |
10:10-10:30 | CBD and Glioma
Rudolf Likar
Klagenfurt Clinic, Austria |
10:30 CET | Session 2: CHILDREN |
10:30-10:50 | Cannabinoids in children, an overview |
10:50-11:10 | Cannabinoids in pediatric epilepsy
Kerstin Alexandra Klotz
Freiburg University Medical Center, Germany |
11:10-11:30 | The Role of Cannabinoids as Anticancer Agents in Pediatric Oncology |
11:30 CET | LIVE Panel Discussion/Q&A with morning speakers |
12:00 CET | Session 3: PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS |
12:00-12:20 | Cannabinoids for psychiatric disorders – an overview |
12:20-12:40 | Cannabinoids Tourette
Kirsten Müller-Vahl
Hannover Medical School, Germany |
12:40-13:00 | CBD in generalized social anxiety disorder |
13:00 CET | LIVE Satellite Sponsored Symposium |
13:40 CET | Session 4: TOPICAL CANNABINOIDS |
13:40-14:00 | The potential role of cannabinoids in dermatology |
14:00-14:20 | Cannabinoid use and effects in patients with epidermolysis bullosa: an international cross-sectional survey study
Nicholas Schräder
University of Groningen, Germany |
14:20-14:40 | Cannabinoids for the treatment of chronic pruritus: A review |
14:40 CET | Session 5: MIXED |
14:40-15:00 | Medical Cannabis and driving |
15:00-15:20 | Cannabinoids for the treatment of dementia |
15:20-15:40 | Cannabinoids in the treatment of Rheumatic disorders
Winfried Häuser
Klinikum Saarbrücken, Germany |
15:40 CET | LIVE Panel Discussion/Q&A with afternoon speakers |
16:30 CET | Closing Remarks
Prof. Dr. med. Sven Gottschling , Conference Chair |
Further information: https://vmed-cannabis.com/