Marijuana and the brain | Oregon recently joined only three other states to legalize recreational marijuana. As consumption of the plant's products becomes more a mainstream activity, its health benefits and risks will be at the forefront of policy discussions. Dr. Nephi Stella will explain the role marijuana plays in cutting edge neuroscience research.

Nephi Stella, Ph.D. is a Professor in the departments of Pharmacology and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington.

Dr. Stella is researching how the bioactive components devoid of drug abuse properties produced by Cannabis Sativa can be used to treat neurodegenerative diseases.

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