Upcoming Events
- Thu, 14 MarBotanical Institute of Barcelona14 Mar 2024, 16:30 – 20:00Botanical Institute of Barcelona, Passeig del Migdia, S/N, Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
We are thrilled to announce the continuation of the Cannabis Genomics Conference in 2025! As a premier forum for the exploration of Cannabis genomics, the CGC remains committed to showcasing the latest advancements and future trajectories in this dynamic field. Our conference continues to prioritize the investigation of untapped genetic reservoirs, while also addressing the crucial aspects of conservation and accessibility for researchers, industry professionals, and consumers alike. By convening global leaders in research and industry, the CGC aims to provide invaluable insights into the current landscape of Cannabis genomics, anticipate upcoming challenges, and collectively develop responsible strategies to fully unlock the plant's genetic potential
Location
The conference will be hosted at The Botanical Institute of Barcelona (CSIC-CMCNB) in the Sala Salvador.
University of Colorado, Shore/420 Organics
Anna Schawabe
Ph.D. in Biological Education and Cannabis Genetics. Distinguished published researcher and associate Professor teaching "Modern Cannabis Science".
Botanical Institute of Barcelona (IBB, CSIC-CMCNB)
Manica Balant
Carrying out a PhD at The Botanical Institute of Barcelona focussed on studying genetic, morphologic, and phytochemical diversity of wild and landrace Cannabis accessions and its traditional uses worldwide.
Agricultural Genomics Foundation, Cornell Cooperative Extension, CU Boulder
Daniela Vergara
Founder of the AGF, making hemp and cannabinoid science available to a broad public. ‘Emerging Crop Specialist’ and renowned researcher with scientific publications featured in The Atlantic, Science, and FiveThirtyEight.
Cannaflos GmbH
Yesid A. Ramirez
Heads Scientific Operations at Cannaflos GmbH and conducts research on the development of photo-pharmacological probes for the study of the endocannabinoid system and the metabolic diversity of Cannabis chemovars with the University of Würzburg and Universidad Icesi.
Naktuinbouw
Judith J. Meijles
Graduated in Plant Breeding at Wageningen University. Technical examiner for Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) at the Variety Testing Department (Naktuinbouw, NL) with focus on Cannabis.
Naktuinbouw
Lizah van den Engel
Medical and moleculair biologist performing quality tests for DUS (Distincness, Uniformity, Stability) to obtain registration and/or Plant Breeders' Rights at the Variety Testing Department (Naktuinbouw, NL).
Biotech Tricopharming Research
Luis Matías Hernández
Principal Investigator & founder of Biotech Tricopharming Research which mission is to generate revolutionary molecular pharming technologies in order to increase the therapeutic potential of MAPs.
Welcome
17:00 - 17:10
Luis Matías Hernández
Arrival
16:30 - 17:00
Genomic diversity of Cannabis across the native range and functional analysis of cannabinoid synthase genes
17:10 - 17:30
In person
Anna Schwabe
Utilizing basic genetic tools to uncover genotype-phenotype complexity in Cannabis
17:30 - 17:50
Online
Manica Balant
17:50 - 18:10
Integrating genomic and morphometric approaches to study the diversity of wild Cannabis populations
In person
Daniela Vergara
Cannabis sativa genomic diversity and the cannabinoid genes
Online
18:10 - 18:30
Online
15 min.
Break
Yesid A. Ramirez
Phenotypic and chemotypic diversity of medicinal Cannabis sativa Chemovars legally cultivated in Colombia
18:45 - 19:05
In person
Judith J. Meijles
& Lizah van den Engel
Plant Breeders’ Rights Trials in the Netherlands to protect new Cannabis varieties
19:05 - 19:25
In person
Hybrid
19:25 - 20:00
Discussion
20:00 - 21:30
Cocktail dinner
Agenda
Partners & Sponsors
Organizers
Botanical Institute of Barcelona
The Botanical Institute of Barcelona (IBB) is a joint venture between the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Natural Science Museum of Barcelona Consortium (CMCNB). It is the second largest botanical center in Spain and stands out due to both its scientific significance and the volume of its collections. Current botanical collections include approximately 800,000 herbarium specimens. These collections, as well as the specialized library, are part of the CSIC Library Network, which can be accessed via the Internet and is fully accessible to all interested researchers. The institute also holds the Salvador Cabinet, one of the few naturalist collections of the Enlightenment period still preserved. This collection includes a variety of specimens: fossils, shells, seeds, various animal and plant products and the herbarium. Holdings also include a scientific, medical and pharmaceutical library from the 16th and 18th centuries—one of the most important libraries of its kind in the world.
Cannaflos Genetics
Cannaflos Genetics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cannaflos GmbH. Operating from within the Parc Científic de la Universitat de València, Cannaflos Genetics aims to drive genetic diversity and traceability of the Cannabis plant to deliver high impact cultivars for Medical development. They conduct pioneering research and developement on their unique germplasm bank of 130+ landraise genetics from 27 countries. They have developed 14 Pharma-grade, Virus free & Nagoya compliant, Cannabis sativa L. Cultivars (CPVO registered, EU) through an ongoing breeding program of elite cultivars for medical purposes. Cannaflos holds exclusive research collaborations with the Botanical Institute of Barcelona & University of Valencia over the analysis of our Cannabis traditional uses database and genome sequencing studies.
What to expect
The conference will bring together leading researchers in Cannabis investigation, showcasing their latest findings in Cannabis genomics and related disciplines. Representatives from the Naktuinbouw will present insights into the Cannabis cultivar registration process. The presentations will be followed by a discussion exploring the future research directions and challenges researchers, industry professionals and regulatory organs are facing.
The conference will be held in a hybrid format, allowing for both online and in-person participation, with a limited number of in-person slots available.
Pre-registration is open until March 4th, 2024. We look forward to your participation!
Location
The conference will be hosted at The Botanical Institute of Barcelona (CSIC-CMCNB) in the Sala Salvador.