Advisory Board

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Advisory Board

Shanna Babalonis

Director

Shanna Babalonis, PhD is an associate professor with tenure in the UK College of Medicine Department of Behavioral Science and Center on Drug and Alcohol Research. Her NIH-funded research focuses on clinical trials and human laboratory assessments of the abuse potential, risks, and therapeutic effects of cannabis and opioids. She is the acientist representative on the Council for Governmental Relations Hemp and Cannabis Group and serves on the program committee for the International Cannabinoid Research Society. She is also a consulting editor for the scientific journal, Cannabis. UK President Eli Capilouto appointed Dr. Babalonis as the director of the Cannabis Center in July 2022.

Executive / Steering Committee

The Executive / Steering Committee is composed of six faculty members who serve as the Center's core leadership. They work with the director to establish the Center's research goals and agenda, and make key financial decisions.

Internal Advisory Committee

The Internal Advisory Committee is comprised of six faculty members that advise the director and the Executive / Steering Committee. They provide feedback on the Center's progress and overall direction.

Advisory Board

Shanna Babalonis

Director

Executive / Steering Committee

Peter Akpunonu, MD

Linda Dwoskin, PhD

Laura Fanucchi, MD

Joshua Lile, PhD

William Stoops, PhD, MA

Sharon Walsh, PhD

Internal Advisory Committee

Susanne M. Arnold, MD

Joseph Chappell, PhD

Patricia Freeman, PhD

Michelle Lofwall, MD

James Matthews, PhD

Danelle Stevens-Watkins, PhD