This started a journey that took him to the United States, with many years spent wandering mountain trails, camping in alpine meadows, trekking in deserts, speaking with Elders, quietly observing Nature and finally culminating in time spent with Native American Indians which cemented his desire to learn more about the therapeutic applications of plants and traditional systems of medicine...

He journeyed back to Australia to commence his 'formal' studies in 1997 with the University of New England (BHSc Naturopathy) and then completed the Master of Herbal Medicines degree with the University of Sydney's Faculty of Pharmacy in 2004.

Key areas of study in this post-graduate degree were toxicology, pharmacognosy, analytical phytochemistry, herb /drug interactions, pharmaceutical technology and medicinal botany.  

Justin continues to study and research to this day...

Since those early years, Justin has been practicing at various clinics in NSW and Queensland and has been a sessional lecturer at both Endeavour College of Natural Health and the Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT). Over the last decade he has been an active member  of numerous college committees and advisory groups, won two educational awards for teaching excellence and was awarded practitioner of the year in the inaugural Nature and Health awards in 2015.

He has served on the Board of Directors for the Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA) as both an Executive Director and Examiner and served for 3 years on the Board Member Advisory Committee for the NHAA since its inception in April, 2014. In 2015, he was appointed to the Scientific Advisory Board of United in Compassion (UIC) which supports the use of Medicinal Cannabis in Australia and acts as a hub to support, disseminate and promote safe, equitable and compassionate access to medicinal Cannabis at every stage from cultivation through to finished product. In January 2017, he was appointed as the Head Scientist for the Scientific Advisory Board for UIC. This aligned well with his study and research into the botany, ethnopharmacology, cultivation, phytochemistry and therapeutic applications of the Cannabis plant which has been undertaken both in Australia and overseas since 1994. Justin was also a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for BioCeuticals, one of Australia's leading practitioner only nutritional and therapeutic supplement companies (Resigned April 2019). In August 2020, Justin was appointed as a board member to the Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association and has also been recruited to the Advisory Group for the newly formed Psychae Institute in Melbourne (July 2021). Lastly, he also serves pro bono on the advisory panel for Cannabis Clinicians Australia since March 2022.

Working in education since 2003, Justin has taught a wide variety of subjects over the years including medical sciences such as anatomy, physiology, clinical examination, integrated pharmacology, clinical pathology and biochemistry whilst also delivering modality specific subjects such as botany, Materia Medica, manufacturing, herbal therapeutics, clinical prescription and his beloved phytochemistry / pharmacognosy. The majority of this time has been as a sessional lecturer, but he has also held the position of senior lecturer within the Naturopathic department of Endeavour College between 2009 and 2010, overseeing the development and implementation of botany, herbal manufacturing and pharmacognosy subjects.

When time allows, he also enjoys academic writing and has several peer-reviewed publications in evidence-based textbooks and journals to his name. He has also peer-reviewed manuscripts for the Australian Journal of Herbal and Naturopathic Medicine, Advances in Integrative Medicine, and the Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine (JACM). Justin was invited to the editorial board of the Australian Journal of Herbal and Naturopathic Medicine in October, 2020.

Blending the best of both modern science and traditional knowledge, his clinical interests include:

• Pain management (particularly osteoarthritis);

• Mental health disorders (anxiety disorders, depression);

• Herb/drug/nutrient interactions (Pharmacokinetic, Pharmacodynamic & Physicochemical).

​Current Research interests include:

• Pharmacognosy / new drug development from medicinal plants;

• Plant pharmacology for pain, inflammation & immunomodulation;

• Medicinal Cannabis phytochemistry, cannabinoid based pharmacology and related dosage forms; 

• The ethnopharmacology and ethnobotany of Cannabis spp;

• Medicinal fungi (immunomodulatory and immunostimulant activity), and

• Herbal manufacturing, dosage forms and novel drug delivery design.

​Justin is curently a doctoral student (PhD) at NICM Health Research Institute, an international leader in integrative medicine research based at Western Sydney University where he is researching the safety, tolerability and effectiveness of medicinal cannabis for symptoms of endometriosis.

He is a Fellow of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA) and maintains membership with both the NHAA and the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS). For more information on Justin's qualifications, industry/professional experience and achievements, please click here 

List of Publications

Book chapters (Peer-reviewed)

 

• Sinclair, J & Armour, M. 2023.Endometriosis: Features and potential role of medicinal cannabis. Chapter V/39 Symptom Control and Medical Uses in Preedy, VR,,Patel, V & Martin, CR. Medicinal Usage of Cannabis and Cannabinoids. Elsevier Publishers. London, UK.

 

• Sinclair, J. 2020. The Endocannabinoid System and Cannabis. (Chapter 20) in Hechtman, L Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine. Elsevier Health Sciences. 

 

• Sinclair, J. 2019. Pain Management (Chapter 40) in Sarris, J & Wardle, J Clinical Naturopathy: An evidence-based guide to practice 3rd edition. Elsevier Australia Chatswood NSW pp. 837-857. 

 

• Sinclair, J. 2019. Polypharmacy and drug-nutraceutical interactions (Chapter 41) in Sarris, J & Wardle, J Clinical Naturopathy: An evidence-based guide to practice 3rd edition. Elsevier Australia Chatswood NSW pp. 858-875

 

• Sinclair, J & Hechtman, L 2018 Herbal Medicine (Chapter 9) in Hechtman, L (ed) Clinical Naturopathic Medicine 2nd Edition, Elsevier Australia Chatswood NSW Chapter 6 pp.236-283.

 

• Sinclair, J 2017 Pain Management in Sarris, J & Wardle, J (eds) Clinical Naturopathy: In Practice Elsevier Australia Chatswood NSW Chapter 46 pp. 223-226.

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• Sinclair, J 2017 Polypharmacy Patients in Sarris, J & Wardle, J (eds) Clinical Naturopathy: In Practice Elsevier Australia Chatswood NSW Chapter 47 pp. 227-231.

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• Sinclair, J 2014 Pain management in Sarris, J & Wardle, J (eds) Clinical Naturopathy: An Evidence-based Guide to Practice 2nd Ed Elsevier Australia Chatswood NSW Chapter 40 pp. 885 – 906.

 

• Sinclair, J & Sinclair C 2014 Polypharmacy and drug-nutraceutical interactions in Sarris, J & Wardle, J (eds) Clinical Naturopathy: An Evidence-based Guide to Practice 2nd Ed Elsevier Australia Chatswood NSW Chapter 41 pp. 907-924.

 

• Sinclair, J & Sinclair C 2014 Drug-herb interaction chart in Sarris, J & Wardle, J (eds) Clinical Naturopathy: An Evidence-based Guide to Practice 2nd Ed Elsevier Australia Chatswood NSW Appendix 1 pp. 925 – 930.

 

• Sinclair, J & Sinclair C 2014 Drug-nutrient interaction chart in Sarris, J & Wardle, J (eds) Clinical Naturopathy: An Evidence-based Guide to Practice 2nd Ed Elsevier Australia Chatswood NSW Appendix 2 pp. 931 – 937.

 

• Sinclair, J & Hechtman, L 2011 Herbal Medicine in Hechtman, L (ed) Clinical Naturopathic Medicine Elsevier Australia Chatswood NSW Chapter 6 pp.103 – 149.

 

• Sinclair, J 2010 Polypharmacy and Pain Management in Sarris, J & Wardle, J (eds) Clinical Naturopathy: An Evidence-based Guide to Practice Elsevier Australia Chatswood NSW pp. 736-749.

 

• Sinclair, J 2010 Herb Drug Interaction Chart (Appendix 1) in Sarris, J & Wardle, J (eds) Clinical Naturopathy: An Evidence-based Guide to Practice Elsevier Australia Chatswood NSW pp. 754 – 784.

 

Journal articles (Peer-reviewed)

 

• Sinclair, J., Parker, M & Armour, M. 2024. "Cultivating Understanding": Navigating the complexities associated with medicinal cannabis and implications for nursing practice Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing. 41(3) https://doi.org/10.37464/2024.413.2096

 

• Niyangoda, D., Mauyad, M., Tesfaye, W., Bushell, M., Ahmad, D., Samarawickrema, I., Sinclair, J., Kebriti, S., Maida, V., Thomas, J. Cannabinoids in Integumentary Wound Care: A Systematic Review of Emerging Preclinical and Clinical Evidence. 2024. Pharmaceutics. 16(8) https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16081081

 

• Proudfoot, A., Duffy, S., Sinclair, J., Abbott, J & Armour, M. 2024. A survey of cost, access and outcomes for cannabinoid-based medicinal product use by Australians with endometriosis.  Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology https://doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13804

 

• Farooqi, T., Bhuyan, DJ., Low, M., Sinclair, J., Leonardia, M & Armour, M. 2023. Cannabis and Endometriosis: The Roles of the Gut Microbiota and the Endocannabinoid System. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 12 (7071): 1-20

 

• Sinclair, J., Abbott, J., Proudfoot, A & Armour, M. 2023. The Place for Cannabinoids in the Treatment of Gynecological Pain. Drugs.

 

• Sinclair, J., Abbott, J., Mikocka-Walus, A., Mg, C., Sarris, J., Evans, S & Armour, M. 2023.  “A glimmer of hope” - Perceptions, barriers, and drivers for medicinal cannabis use amongst Australian and New Zealand people with endometriosis. Reproduction & Fertility. Vol 4 Issue 4; 1-15.

 

• Armour, M & Sinclair, J. 2023. Cannabis use in Gyanaecology: A bad idea? (Right of reply). Current Controversies. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. April Vol 63 Issue 2; 268-269.

 

• Armour, M & Sinclair, J. 2023. Cannabis for enometriosis-related pain and symptoms: It's high time that we see this as a legitimate treatment. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, February Vol 63 Issue 1; 118-120.

 

• Hall, DR., Sinclair, J., Bhuyan, DJ., Khoo, C., Li, CG., Sarris, J & Low, M.2022. Quality control of cannabis inflorescence and oil products: response factors for the cost-efficient determination of ten cannabinoids by HPLC. Talanta Open. Vol 5 August 2022 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talo.2022.100112

 

• Sarris, J., Ravindran, A., Yatham, L., Marx, W., Rucklidge, JJ., McIntyre, RS., Akhondzadeh, S., Benedetti, F., Caneo, C., Cramer, H., Cribb, L., de Manincor, M., Dean, O., Deslandes, AC., Freeman, MP., Gangadhar, B., Harvey, BH., Kasper, S., Lake, J., Lopresti, A., Lu, L.,Metri,N-J., Miscoulon, D., Ng, CH., Nishi, D., Rahimi, R., Seedat, S., Sinclair, J., Su, K-P., Zhang, Z-J., & Berk, M. 2022. Clinician Guidelines for the treatment of psychiatric disorders with nutraceuticals and phytoceuticals: The World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry (WFSBP) and Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) Taskforce.The World Journal of Biological Psychiatry.

 

• Malik, A., Sinclair, J., Ng, CHM., Smith, CA.,Abbott, J & Armour, M. 2022. Allied health and complementary therapy usage in Australian women with chronic pelvic pain: a cross-sectional study. BMC Womens Health. 22:37 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-01618-z

 

• Sinclair, J., Armour, S., Akawuah, JA., Proudfoot, A & Armour, M. 2022 “Should I Inhale?”—Perceptions, Barriers, and Drivers for Medicinal Cannabis Use amongst Australian Women with Primary Dysmenorrhoea: A Qualitative Study. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(3), 1536; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19031536

 

• Armour, M., Sinclair, J., Cheng, J., Davis, P., Hameed, A., Meegahapola, H., Rajashekar, K., Suresh, S., Proudfoot, A & Leonardi, M. 2022. Endometriosis and Cannabis Consumption During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An International Cross-Sectional Survey. Cannabis & Cannabinoid Research. https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/can.2021.0162

 

• Sinclair, J., Toufaili, Y., Gock, S., Pegorer, A.G., Wattle, J., Franke, M, Alzwayid, AKM., Abbott, J., Pate, D.W., Sarris, J & Armour, M. 2021. Cannabis Use for Endometriosis: Clinical and Legal Challenges in Australia and New Zealand. Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. https://doi.org/10.1089/can.2021.0116

   

• Sinclair, J., Collet, L., Abbott, J., Pate, DW., Sarris, J., Armour, M. 2021. Effects of cannabis ingestion on endometriosis-associated pelvic pain and related symptoms. PLOS One 16(10): e0258940. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0258940

 

• Armour, M., Middleton, A., Lim, S., Sinclair, J., Varjabedian, D., Smith, C. 2021. Dietary practices of women with endometriosis: A cross-sectional survey. Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine. Published online 23 June 2021. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2021.0068

 

• Perkins, D., Brophy, H., McGregor, I., O'Brien, P., Quilter, J., McNamara, L., Sarris, J., Stevenson, M., Gleeson, P., Sinclair, J., Dietze, P. 2021. Medicinal cannabis and driving: the intersection of health and road safety policy. International Journal of Drug Policy. 97: pp. 1-10. 103307 

 

• Schloss, J., Lacey, J., Sinclair, J., Steel, A., Sughrue, M., Sibbritt, D., Teo, C. 2021. A Phase 2 Randomised Clinical Trial Assessing the Tolerability of Two Different Ratios of Medicinal Cannabis in Patients With High Grade Gliomas. Frontiers in Oncology - Neuro-oncology & neurosurgical oncology. 11:649555. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2021.649555

 

• Galvao-Coelho, N.L., Marx, W., Gonzalez, M., Sinclair, J., de Manincor, M., Perkins, D & Sarris, J. 2021. Classic serotonergic psychedelics for mood and depressive symptoms: a meta-analysis of mood disorder patients and healthy participants. Psychopharmacology.

 

• Armour, M., Sinclair, J., Noller, G., Girling, J., Larcombe, M., Al-Dabbas, M.A., Hollow, E., Bush, D & Johnson, N. December 2020. Illicit cannabis usage as a management strategy in New Zealand women with Endometriosis: An online survey. Journal of Women's Health. https://doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2020.8668

 

• Kramer, A., Sinclair, J., Sharpe, L & Sarris, J. October 2020. Chronic cannabis consumption and physical exercise performance in healthy adults: A systematic review. Journal of Cannabis Research. 2 (34) pp. 1-8.

 

• Sharpe, L., Sinclair, J., Kramer, A., De Manincor, M & Sarris, J. October 2020. Cannabis, a cause for anxiety? A critical appraisal of the anxiogenic and anxiolytic properties. Journal of Translational Medicine. 18 (374) https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-020-02518-2

 

• Armour, M., Sinclair, J., Ng, C.H.M., Hyman, M.S., Lawson, K., Smith, C.A & Abbott, J. October 2020. Endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain have similar impact on women, but time to diagnosis is decreasing: an Australian Survey. Nature Scientific Reports. 10.16253. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-73389-2

 

• Sinclair, J., Adams, C., Thurgood, G-R., Davidson, M., Armour, M., Sarris, J. June 2020. Cannabidiol Oil: Rehashing the research, roles and regulations in Australia. Australian Journal of Herbal & Naturopathic Medicine. Volume 32, No 2 pp. 54-61.

 

• Leonardi, M., Horne, A.W., Vincent, K., Sinclair, J., Sherman, K.A., Ciccia, D., Condous, G., Johnson, N.P., Armour, M. June 2020. Self-management strategies to consider to combat endometriosis symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Human Reproduction Open. pp. 1-11.

 

• Sarris, J., Sinclair, J., Karamacoska, D., Davidson, M & Firth, J. 2020. Medicinal cannabis for psychiatric disorders: a clinically-focused systematic review. BMC Psychiatry. 20 (24) pp.1-14.

 

• Sinclair, J., Smith, CA., Abbott, J., Chalmers, KJ., Pate, DW., Armour, M. 2020. Cannabis Use, a Self-Management Strategy Among Australian Women With Endometriosis: Results From a National Online Survey. Journal Obstetrics Gynecology Canada. 42 (3) pp. 256-261.

 

• Armour, M., Sinclair, J., Chalmers, JK., Smith, CA. 2019. Self-management strategies amongst Australian women with endometriosis: A national online survey. BMC Complementary Alternative Medicine 19 (17) pp. 1-8.

 

• Caldicott, D., Sinclair, J., Sheridan, L., Eckermann S. 2018. Medicinal Cannabis and the Tyranny of Distance: Policy Reform Required for Optimizing Patient and Health System Net Benefit in Australia  Appl Health Econ Health Policy. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40258-018-0374-x

   

• Sinclair, J 2016 An introduction to Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid system. Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine December. 28 (4) pp. 107 - 117.

 

• Sinclair, J 2015 Traditional naturopathic management of acute pancreatitis: A case study. Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine June. 27 (2) pp. 57 - 61.

 

• Sinclair, J 2013 The Alchemy of Herbal medicine: Spagyric tinctures, elixirs and the Vegetable stone. Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine December. 25 (4) pp. 188-194.

 

Conference Abstracts & Posters (Peer-reviewed)

 

• Lacey, J., Schloss, J.M., Sinclair, J., Steel, A., Sughrue, M., Teo, C., Sibbrit, D. May 2020. A phase II double-blind, randomized clinical trial assessing the tolerability of two different ratios of cannabis in patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Virtual Scientific Program. Poster session.

 

Research articles

• Sinclair, J & Whitfield-Cook, A. 23rd December, 2021. The Tradition of Vitalism in Natural Medicine. Journal of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.

 

• Getting in the Weeds on Cannabis. October, 2021. Western Sydney University Future Makers. 

 

• Armour, M & Sinclair, J. 24th September, 2020. Medicinal cannabis and endometriosis: hashing out the evidence. Endometriosis Australia.

 

• Ask an Expert - Medicinal Cannabis and Endometriosis. 6th April, 2020. Endometriosis New Zealand.

 

• Sinclair, J & Armour, M. 12th November, 2019. One in ten women with endometriosis report using cannabis to ease their pain. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/1-in-10-women-with-endometriosis-report-using-cannabis-to-ease-their-pain-126516

 

• Sinclair, J. February 2019. Cannabis and Paediatric Epilepsy: Current evidence and Challenges. Fx Medicine Summer Edition. Volume 92 pp.11-12.

 

• The Therapeutic benefits of Medical Marijuana. May 2017. The Lamp: The Magazine of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association Volume 74 No 4 May 2017 pp. 18-19 

 

• Sinclair, J. 2017. The legalisation of Medicinal Cannabis in Australia: Where are we now? Fx Medicine Autumn edition. Volume 85. May 2017. BioCeuticals pp. 7-9.

 

• Sinclair, J. 2016. Cannabidiol (CBD) oil: An overview. Fx Medicine Autumn edition. Volume 81. May 2016. BioCeuticals pp. 17-18.

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• Sinclair, J & Langman, T 2016. A Cannabis Renaissance Hempire News Issue May, No. 1 p. 6.

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• Sinclair, J 2008 Guidelines for Practitioner Only Products: Fact versus Fiction. Access Newsletter. National Herbalists Association of Australia. Issue 54 September 2008 pp. 5-6.

 

• Sinclair, J 2006 Greenridge Medicine Interaction Guide: For Doctors, Pharmacists, Naturopaths and other Healthcare Professionals. November. Published by TP Health Ltd, Ballina NSW Australia.

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Print Media / Radio / Television

 

• Medical Cannabis Awareness Week: Get ready for round two. 31st January, 2024. Martin Lane (ed) Cannabiz.

 

• It's time to hand the baton over: Lucy Haslam steps down as AMCA Chair. 2nd November, 2023. Steve Jones, Cannabiz. 

 

• New cross-party Parliamentary Friends of Medicinal Cannabis Group forms with 31 members. 20th February, 2023. Martin Lane (Journalist). Cannabiz.

 

• Why it's 'high time' doctors prescribed cannabis for endometriosis: Aus researchers. 10th February, 2023. Rachael Fieldhouse (Journalist). Aus Doc (Journal).

 

• Medicinal Cannabis - Question & Answer. 8th December, 2022. Endometriosis New Zealand

 

• Olivia campaigned for cannabis to the end. 28th August, 2022. Australian Associated Press (Daily Mail, HealthTimes, Newcastle Herald)

 

• Industry has challenges, but it's up to us to come up with solutions. 4th August, 2022. Gail Wiseman (Writer). Cannabiz.

 

• How nurses are changing the conversation around medicinal cannabis. 2nd August, 2022. Charlotte Foster (Journalist). OverSixty.com.au

 

• How nurse mum and police officer dad became 'sudden criminals" in bid to save dying son. 31st July, 2022. 7 News.com.au

 

• Nursing body backs campaign to boost medicinal cannabis education. 20th July, 2022. Martin Lane (Journalist). Cannabiz.

 

• Medical cannabis use in Australia at an all-time high. 18th July, 2022. Rachael Rosel (Journalist). News Corp (Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, Courier Mail, The Advertiser)

 

• Planning a better tomorrow for patients, carers and the industry. 14th July, 2022. Cannabiz.

 

• Growing calls to make medical cannabis cheaper and more accessible for Australians. Matthew Karstunen (Journalist). 7 News.
   
• Good Oil. 25th June, 2022. Matthew Karstunen (Journalist). Channel 7 News (6pm edition).

 

• A Crop of Hope: Inside look at a commercial cannabis farm. 24th June. 2022. Danielle Gusmaroli (Journalist). Daily Telegraph (Print).

 

• Gender bias and medicinal cannabis research: Where do we go from here? 16th June, 2022. Hannah Adler (Journalist). Cannabiz 

 

• AMCA calls on industry to get behind compassionate access scheme. 24th May, 2022. Martin Lane (Journalist) Cannabiz.

 

• Medicinal cannabis use for endometriosis in Australia and New Zealand. 10th May, 2022. Ozge Ozkaya (Journalist) EndoNews. 

 

• Changing attitudes to both medical and recreational usage of cannabis. 16th February, 2022. ABC Radio North Queensland with Henry Bretz.(1:19:05)

 

• Georgia suffered debilitating pain for a decade - a short conversation with a doctor changed her life. 13th January, 2022. Nine.com.au. April Glover (Journalist).

 

• Cannabis use for endometriosis pain and symptoms. 10th January, 2022. Channel 10 News. Chloe-Amanda Bailey (Journalist).

 

• One in four Australian women with endometriosis are turning to illicit cannabis use. 10th January, 2022. Gina Rushton (Journalist) 7 News.

 

• Women using cannabis to ease endometriosis. 10th January, 2022. 7 News. Gina Rushton (Journalist)

 

• Women with endometriosis using illegally sourced cannabis instead of prescription pot. 10th January, 2022. Angira Bharadwaj (Senior Health reporter) Daily Telegraph (Syndicated - Herald Sun, Courier Mail, NT Times, GC Bulletin, The Mercury, The Advertiser, The Chronicle).

 

• Illicit cannabis for endometriosis pain and symptoms. 9th January, 2022. 2GB Radio with Dr Ginni Mansberg (Healthy Living).

 

• Aussie study reveals cannabis may help relieve endometriosis pain. 2nd November, 2021. Nikolina Kharoufeh (Journalist) Nine.com.au 

 

• Study offers hope to endometriosis sufferers. 2nd November, 2021. Martin Lane (Journalist). Cannabiz.

 

• Endometriosis patients report successfully managing symptoms with Cannabis. 28th October, 2021. National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).

 

• Why the City of Maribyrnong wants to sell medicinal marijuana.14th September, 2021. Sonia Marinelli (Journalist).Channel 7 News (Melbourne).

 

• Medicinal cannabis and stigma: the elephant in the room. 23rd August, 2021. The Medical Republic.

 

• 'The only training was on the harms': Cannabis prescriptions surge but stigma remains. Caitlin Fitzimmons (Journalist). 15th August, 2021. Sydney Morning Herald / The Age / WA Today / Brisbane Times (Syndicated)

 

• Reluctance to prescribe medicinal cannabis. 8th August, 2021. Canberra Times. 

 

• Cannabis driving risk less than some drugs. 12th June, 2021. Seven News (Liz Hobday - Journalist)

 

• Medicinal cannabis for Endometriosis. 4th June, 2021. ABC Drive South Australia with Narelle Graham. ABC Radio.

 

• Revealed: the studies that show medicinal cannabis could solve the opioid addiction crisis. 13th May, 2021. Cannabiz (Rachel Williamson - Journalist).

 

• GPs can lift cannabis stigma. 22nd March, 2021. Herald Sun.

 

• ANTG appoints Justin Sinclair as chief scientific officer. March 15th, 2021. Cannabiz (Martin Lane - Journalist) 

 

• Ask the experts with Sarah Maree Cameron: Medicinal cannabis for endometriosis. 12th March, 2021. Endometriosis Australia.

 

• CBD oil miracle treatment for endometriosis. 27th February, 2021. Sophia Chirgwin (Journalist). Courier Mail. 

 

• Endometriosis patients report subjective benefits from cannabis. 17th December, 2020. National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).

 

• Using weed to treat symptoms of endometriosis. 9th December, 2020. Triple J Hack (National Radio). Australian Broadcasting Commission.

 

• 6 Self-care tips for Endometriosis. 29th September, 2020. Hormones Australia. Endocrine Society of Australia. 

 

• Broken law is forcing medicinal cannabis users onto the black market. 11th October, 2020. Central News. University Technology Sydney. 

 

• Mother Flower: Country Music Anthem calls for medical marijuana reform. 1st October, 2020. Cannabiz (Emma Castle - Author).

 

• Sinclair appointed to new Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association Board. 25th September, 2020. NICM Health Research Institute Newsletter. Western Sydney University.

 

• Medicinal cannabis shaping patient outcomes. 25th September, 2020. NICM Health Research Institute Newsletter. Western Sydney University.

 

• The case for Marijuana as Medicine. Authored by Margaret Mielczarek. 9th September, 2020. Retail Pharmacy. pp.70-74 

 

• Cost of fear and judgment stop women using cannabis for period pain. 16th July, 2020. Cannabiz (Martin Lane- Author)

 

• Endometriosis sufferers wanted for cannabis survey. Cairns Post. June 10, 2020.

 

• Radio Interview - Triple J Hack - Medicinal cannabis for period pain with Shalailah Medhora. 30th January, 2020. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

 

• Could medicinal cannabis be the new frontier in treating period pain? 16th January, 2020. Triple J Hack. ABC News.https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/can-medicinal-cannabis-cure-symptoms-period-pain-endometriosis/11873296

 

• Canberra women with endometriosis are self-medicating with cannabis, but legalising the drug might not help. 29th December, 2019. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-29/medicinal-cannabis-to-treat-endometriosis-pain-canberra/11819810

 

• Cannabis may be effective for Endometriosis-related symptoms and pain. 21st November, 2019. Endocrinology Advisor. https://www.endocrinologyadvisor.com/home/topics/androgen-and-reproductive-disorders/cannabis-may-be-effective-for-endometriosis-related-symptoms-and-pain/

 

• More women are self-treating Endometriosis with cannabis and CBD - But is it safe? 9th December, 2019. Florence Health. https://www.florence-health.com/specialties/more-women-are-self-treating-endometriosis-with-cannabis-and-cbd-but-is-it-safe/

 

• Australian women turning to cannabis to treat endometriosis symptoms. 12th November, 2019. University Herald.http://www.universityherald.com/articles/76758/20191112/australian-women-turning-to-cannabis-to-treat-endometriosis-symptoms.htm

 

• One in ten women with endometriosis report using cannabis to ease their pain. 12th November, 2019. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/1-in-10-women-with-endometriosis-report-using-cannabis-to-ease-their-pain-126516

 

• Medicinal Cannabis: We talk to an expert. 2nd September, 2019. Surfers Health Medical Centre. Journalist: Suvi Mahonen.https://surfershealth.com.au/news/2019/09/01/medicinal-cannabis-we-talk-to-an-expert/

 

• Desperate remedies, Missing data: GP's wise up on medicinal cannabis. 12th August, 2019. NZ Doctor. https://www.nzdoctor.co.nz/article/news/desperate-remedies-missing-data-gps-wise-medicinal-cannabis

 

• Patients with endometriosis report relief from cannabis. 7th February, 2019. National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).

 

• Could Cannabis help Brain tumour patients? 29th October, 2018. The Australian (Newspaper). https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/could-cannabis-help-brain-tumour-patients/news-story/bf06b3e29934a6ca044eb014bd0ff9ae

 

• The Impact of Medicinal Cannabis on Endometriosis. 23/06/2018. Written by Savannah Meacham and Sofia Cassanova. Chattr publication.

 

• Use of Medicinal Cannabis discussed in Newcastle. 19/10/18. NBN News https://www.nbnnews.com.au/2018/10/19/use-of-medicinal-cannabis-discussed-in-newcastle/
   
• Medicinal Cannabis no cure-all expert tells Wollongong forum. 21/06/18. Illawarra Mercury. https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/5481364/medicinal-cannabis-no-cure-all-expert-tells-wollongong-forum/

 

• This can't go on. Australian Medicinal Cannabis Signpost. 09/01/18. http://amcsignpost.net/this-cant-go-on/

 

• Could N-1 trials break the medicinal cannabis deadlock? The Medical Republic. http://medicalrepublic.com.au/n1-trials-break-medical-cannabis-deadlock/12224

 

• Lateline interview: Medicinal cannabis "red tape" pushing patients back to the black market. ABC News. 16/08/17. TV Interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iz1dkwdOPA

 

• Medicinal cannabis "red tape" pushing patients back to the black market. ABC News. 16/08/17. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-16/medicinal-cannabis-red-tape-government-doctors-black-market/8813962

 

• Medicinal Cannabis Policy Destroys Patients' Lives. 13/09/17. Australian Medicinal Cannabis Signpost.  http://amcsignpost.net/australian-horror-story-mc-policy-destroys-patients-lives/

 

• My Daughter is fading away without medicinal cannabis. 09/07/17. Sunday Times. Body & Soul http://couriermail.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx pp.12-13.

 

• How To Do Medical Cannabis: UIC Leads The Way. 2nd May, 2017. Australian Medicinal Cannabis Signpost. http://amcsignpost.net/how-to-do-medical-cannabis-uic-leads-the-way/

 

• Pot battle looms for Grandma. 22 January, 2017. NZ Sunday Star-Times.                         https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/sunday-star-times/textview

 

• Medical Marijuana access "arduous, complicated". 28 December, 2016. Brisbane Times www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/woodford-folk-festival-201617-day-2-blog-20161228-gtiq9w.html

 

• Supporters argue medicinal cannabis use is vital to easing suffering in many cases. Newcastle Herald. August 23, 2016. http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4109928/those-in-need-know-of-merits-of-cannabis-use/ 

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• Sunrise "Hi-5 Star calls for Cannabis". Channel 7. https://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/video/watch/31809246/hi-5-star-calls-for-cannabis/#page1

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• A Premier Event:United in Compassion Symposium. Practical Hydroponics and Greenhouses. May 2016. http://www.hydroponics.com.au/issues/issue168/html5/ pp.22-29

 

• Legalizing Medical Cannabis. Practical Hydroponics and Greenhouses. April 2016 http://www.hydroponics.com.au/issues/issue166/html5/ pp.26-29

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• Courier mail (Quest Newspaper) February 20, 2015. Ongoing research into medical cannabis should not stop it being made available http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/logan/ongoing-research-into-medical-cannabis-should-not-stop-it-being-made-available-now-experts-say/story-fni9r0nh-1227223650254

 

Government submissions

 

• Compassionate Access Scheme. 22nd November, 2022. Presentation to Federal Health Minister on behalf of the Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association. Parliament House. Canberra ACT
   
• Senate Community Affairs References Committee testimony (in person). 29th January 2020. Inquiry into the current barriers to patient access to medicinal cannabis in Australia. Melbourne Victoria

 

• Senate Community Affairs Committee. January 2020. Inquiry into the current barriers to patient access to medicinal cannabis in Australia. NICM Health Research Insitute (Western Sydney University) submission. https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Medicinalcannabis/Submissions

 

• Sinclair, J 2017. An Open Letter to the Therapeutic Goods Administration. 21st August 2017.

 

• Sinclair, J 2015. Inquiry into the Exposure Draft of the Drugs of Dependence: Cannabis Use for Medical Purposes Amendment Bill 2014 & Discussion paper:Standing Committee on Health, Ageing, Community and Social Services.ACT Legislative Assembly. Submission 22. URL - http://www.parliament.act.gov.au/in-committees/standing_committees/Health,-Ageing,-Community-and-Social-Services/inquiry-into-exposure-draft-of-the-drugs-of-dependence-cannabis-use-for-medical-purposes-amendment-bill-2014-and-related-discussion-paper/submissions?inquiry=624651

 

Radio, Interviews or Podcasts

 

• Podcast - Cannabis phytochemistry. 12th December, 2021. Alt Med Podcast #43 with Mitch and Andrew. https://altmed.com.au

 

• Medicinal cannabis use for chronic pain. 2nd December, 2021. Australia Overnight with Tony Moclair. 3AW Radio.

 

• Medicinal cannabis and endometriosis Question and Answer. 14th November, 2021. High on Hemp with host Tegan Scates and Dr Mike Armour (Intagram LIve)

 

• Discussing Endometriosis and Medicinal Cannabis Research. 17th October, 2021. High on Hemp with host Tegan Scates and Dr Mike Armour (Instagram Live).

 

• Maribyrong council looking at cultivating medicinal cannabis. 15th September. 3AW Radio with Dee Dee Dunleavy.

 

• Medicinal cannabis and psychedelic use as a medicine with Joanna Shoebridge. 18th March, 2021. ABC North Coast (3:05:23 - 3:21:38)

 

• Podcast - Broken law is forcing medicinal cannabis users onto the black market. 11th October, 2020. Central News. University Technology Sydney. 

 

• Webinar - Medicinal Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid system in endometriosis. 15th August, 2020. Australian Natural Therapists Association.

 

• Podcast - Plants that heal - Branch Out (The Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney). 12th August 2020.

 

• Podcast - Medicinal Cannabis with Dr Natasha Andreadis. 27th April 2020. 

 

• Podcast - Fx Medicine - Herbal Posology. April 2020

 

• Podcast - Fx Medicine - Balance Science with Tradition in Herbalism. April 2020.

 

• Radio Interview - Triple J Hack - Medicinal cannabis for period pain with Shalailah Medhora. 30th January, 2020. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

 

• Podcast - Sinead Nolan (UTS Media) - Medicinal cannabis: the drug that's out of reach for many Australians.

 

• Podcast - Fx Medicine - Exploring Medicinal Cannabis for Endometriosis. 4th May, 2019. 7th BioCeutical Research Symposium. Sydney NSW.

 

• Podcast - Fx Medicine - Cannabis use for the symptomatic management of endometriosis: results of a national survey. January 2017. https://www.facebook.com/fxmedicine.au/videos/428766597882518/

 

• Radio Interview on Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis. Eastside FM Drive program. 9th May, 2018. Sydney NSW

 

• Podcast - Fx Medicine - Cannabis mythbusting between Justin Sinclair and Andrew-Whitfield -Cook. January 2017. http://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/cannabis-mythbusting-justin-sinclair

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• Interview - Fx Medicine - Interview at the 3rd United in Compassion Medicinal Cannabis Symposium. 2017. Melbourne Australia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyMtP141q7w

 

• Podcast - Fx Medicine - Cannabis Phytochemistry and Pharmacognosy (Part 2) between Justin Sinclair and Andrew-Whitfield -Cook. January 2016. http://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/part-2-cannabis-phytochemistry-and-pharmacognosy

 

• Podcast - Fx Medicine - Cannabis Phytomedicine:Responsible Clinical Use (Part 1) between Justin Sinclair and Andrew Whitfield-Cook. November 2015. http://www.podbean.com/media/share/dir-94mv5-137506d

 

• Radio Interview - KZYX Mendocino County - Interview between Justin Sinclair and Dr Jeffrey Hergenrather on the topic of Medicinal Cannabis. January 2015. https://soundcloud.com/tmc-17/kzyx-cannabis-interview-with-dr-j-hergenrather-2015/s-fr7La 

 

• Podcast - Mason Taylor Podcast - Medicinal Cannabis Culture with Justin Sinclair. July 31st, 2017. https://www.masonjtaylor.com/podcast/justin-sinclair

 

• Podcast - The Devil's Lettuce - What is the Endocannabinoid System with Justin Sinclair. December 11th, 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-yBcrZpjvo

 

• Podcast - The Devil's Lettuce - A deep dive into THC and CBD with Justin Sinclair. December 18th, 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmnoXk_tGd4

 

Lectures, Panels & Presentations

 

• Introduction to Medicinal Cannabis. 29th October, 2024. Chris O'Brien Life House Palliative Care Study Day. Camperdown, NSW.

 

• Medicinal Cannabis Phytochemistry & Pharmacology. 30th July, 2024. Chris O'Brien's Life House Hospital. Camperdown, NSW.

 

• Managing Medicinal Cannabis in your Practice. Workshop (Repeated). 6th June, 2024. General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition. Rotorua, New Zealand.

 

• Demystifying medicinal cannabis (Webinar) 29th May, 2024. ANTG Medical Practitioner Educational event.

 

• Panel discussion: Practicalities of Cannabis and how our patients access support. 25th May, 2024. Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia. Herbal Medicine Summit. Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

 

• Cannabis Ethnopharmacology: From the Neolithic to Now. 25th May, 2024. Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia. Herbal Medicine Summit. Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

 

• Cannabis and Endometriosis: The journey so far. 22nd May, 2024. Australian Cannabis Nurses Association Virtual Webinar.

 

• Herbal Medicine Essentials 101 - Nervous System (In person - 60 minute talk). 16th March, 2024. Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. University of Technology, Sydney.

 

• Herbal Medicine Essentials 101 (In person - 30 minute talk). 16th March, 2024. Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. University of Technology, Sydney.

 

• Herbal Medicine Essentials 101 (Pre-recorded Conference material - 90 minute talk). 16th March, 2024. Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. University of Technology, Sydney.

 

• The Substitution effect - results of real-world evidence. 28th February, 2024. ANTG Medical Practitioner event. Perth, WA.

 

• Medicinal cannabis and Endometriosis: The journey thus far. 13th November, 2023. Virtual presentation to the Jacka Foundation. NICM Health Research Institute Higher Degree Research Day. Westmead, NSW.

 

• Medicinal cannabis and Endometriosis: The journey thus far. 7th November, 2023. NICM Health Research Institute Higher Degree Research Day. Westmead, NSW.

 

• Medicinal Cannabis and the Substitution effect - results of real-world evidence. 1st November, 2023. Salt Bar, Brickworks (Gold Coast) QLD.

 

• The Endocannabinoid System and your Health (Facilitator). 3rd October, 2023. Virtual education webinar for Ananda Clinics.

 

• The Endocannabinoid System and your Health (Facilitator). 19th September, 2023. In-person Education event for Ananda Clinics. Raymond Terrace, Newcastle.

 

• The Endocannabinoid System and your Health (Facilitator). 5th September, 2023. Virtual education webinar for Ananda Clinics.

 

• The Cannabis Plant. 13th August, 2023. Medical Eduction event (Cannabis Clinicians Australia) United in Compassion Medicinal Cannabis Symposium. Brisbane Convention Centre. Queensland.
   
• Panel: The value of real world evidence vs the fixation on RCTs. 12th August, 2023. United in Compassion Medicinal Cannabis Symposium. Brisbane Convention Centre. Queensland.

 

• Cannabis, chronic pain and the susbtitution effect (Plenary). 9th June, 2023.Repeated workshop. General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition (GPCME). Rotorua Convention Center.

 

• Clinical indication of CBD use-Case Studies (with Graham Gulbransen). 9th June, 2023.Repeated workshop. General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition (GPCME). Rotorua Convention Center.

 

• How to prescribe Medicinal Cannabis (with Graham Gulbransen). 8th June, 2023. Repeated workshop. General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition (GPCME). Rotorua Convention Center.

 

• Cannabis, Endometriosis and the Substitution effect. 22nd March, 2023. ANTG Virtual Education Webinar for healthcare practitioners.

 

• Medicinal Cannabis pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. 22nd March, 2023. ANTG Virtual Education Webinar for healthcare practitioners.

 

• COMPASS Compassionate Access Scheme. 23rd February, 2023.Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association Annual General Meeting. Mills Oakley Offices, Sydney. Australia.

 

• The ECS and Medicinal Cannabis phytochemistry and pharmacology. 31st January, 2023. Chris O'Brien Life House Hospital. Sydney, NSW, Australia.

 

• Project Compass - Compassionate Access Scheme. 9th September, 2022. Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association presentation to the Australian Advisory Council on the Medicinal use of Cannabis. Melbourne VIC Australia.

 

• Medicinal Cannabis Panel. 12th August, 2022. South General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition. Christchurch, New Zealand.

 

• Medicinal Cannabis vaporisation. 12th August, 2022. South General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition. Christchurch, New Zealand.

 

• Compassionate Access Scheme - Project Compass. 27th July, 2022. Australian Medicinal Cannabis Alliance Planning Conference. Sydney NSW Australia. 
   
• The Cannabis Plant: Botany and Phytochemistry. 22th May, 2022. United in Compassion Medicinal Cannabis Symposium (Healthcare Practitioner Session). Novatel, Sunshine Coast QLD Australia.

 

• Ponderings of a Compassionate Access Scheme. 21st May, 2022. United in Compassion Medicinal Cannabis Symposium (Gala Dinner Address). Novatel, Sunshine Coast QLD Australia.

 

• Cannabis 101: Crash Course in Medicinal Cannabis Phytochemistry and Pharmacology.20th May, 2022. United in Compassion Medicinal Cannabis Symposium Nurse's Education Day. Novatel, Sunshine Coast QLD Australia.

 

• Cannabis 101: The Endocannabinoid System. 20th May, 2022. United in Compassion Medicinal Cannabis Symposium Nurse's Education Day. Novatel, Sunshine Coast QLD Australia.

 

• Medicinal Cannabis Industry Panel. 29th March, 2022. Chair - Emily Rigby. Protected Cropping Australia National Conference. Coff's Harbour NSW Australia.

 

• An Introduction to the Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association. 29th March, 2022. Protected Cropping Australia National Conference. Coff's Harbour NSW Australia.

 

• Cannabis history, botany and phytochemistry. 26th February, 2022. Herbal Synergy - Conference of the New Zealand Association of Medical Herbalists (Virtual).

 

• Medicinal cannabis phytochemistry and the Australian Scene. 13th October, 2021. Sleep Down Under Virtual Conference - Australian Sleep Association.

 

• Cannabis flower and vaporisation: Evidence and emerging use. 8th September, 2021. Australian Natural Therapeutics Group Online Education event.

 

• Medicinal cannabis pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. 25th August, 2021. Doctor Education event (Virtual) for Australian Natural Therapeutics Group. Sydney, Australia.

 

• Chronic pain evidence and latest research. 25th August, 2021. Doctor Education event (Virtual) for Australian Natural Therapeutics Group. Sydney, Australia.

 

• From Reefer Madness to Medicine: The EndoCann Study. 25th August, 2021. Virtual Presentation. 3-Minute Thesis Finals Competition. Western Sydney University.

 

• Medicinal cannabis (THC/CBD) for Endometriosis.19th August, 2021. Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy & Surgery. AGES & Endometriosis Webinar.

 

• Medicinal Cannabis and Endometriosis (EndoCann): the journey so far. 12th August, 2021. NICM Health Research Institute Medicinal Cannabis Virtual Research Symposium. Western Sydney University. 

 

• Cannabis flower and vaporisation: Evidence and emerging use. 30th July, 2021. Virtual presentation. Pharmacy Wholesale Ltd Conference NZ.

 

• From Reefer Madness to Medicine: The EndoCann Study. 16th July, 2021. Virtual Presentation. 3-Minute Thesis Competition. NICM Health Research Institute. Western Sydney University.

 

• Cannabis and endometriosis: The research journey so far. 1st May, 2021. Medihuanna Medical Practitioner Virtual Training event. https://www.medihuanna.com

 

• Cannabis pharmacology and the Endocannabinoid System. 12th March, 2021. Torrens University (Webinar)

 

• Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System in Endometriosis. 7th February, 2021. Australian Natural Therapists Association World Health Symposium.

 

• Medicinal cannabis: An overview of NICMs research capabilities. 30th November, 2020. Western Sydney University medicinal cannabis workshop. Westmead campus, Sydney. 

 

• Live Speakers Panel Session. 14th November, 2020. Australian Cannabis Summit. Virtual Panel. Brisbane Australia.

 

• Cannabis, the Endocannabinoid System and Endometriosis. 13th November, 2020. Australian Cannabis Summit. Virtual Presentation. Brisbane Australia.

 

• Cannabis and endometriosis: The research journey so far. 10th November, 2020. Blackmores Australia Science Forum. Virtual Lecture.

 

• The Endocannabinoid System: Anatomy, physiology, and dysfunction. 10th November, 2020. Blackmores Australia Science Forum. Virtual Lecture.

 

• Medicinal cannabis: Phytochemistry, Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics and Safety. 14th September, 2020. Western Sydney University / Campbelltown Hospital Grand Rounds / Conjoint Virtual Research Forum.

 

• Chair - Medicinal Cannabis Research update (webinar). 3rd September, 2020. NICM Health Research Institute / Western Sydney University

 

• Webinar - Medicinal Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid system in endometriosis. 15th August, 2020. Australian Natural Therapists Association.

 

• Cannabis and Endometriosis - Research update. 8th July, 2020. Australian Institute for Medicinal Cannabis Research Symposium (Virtual). 

 

• Cannabis myths and misconceptions. 13th June, 2020. Cannabis reform in NZ Forum. Rotorua General Practitioner CME virtual conference.

 

• Lacey, J., Schloss, J.M., Sinclair, J., Steel, A., Sughrue, M., Teo, C., Sibbrit, D. 2020. A phase II double-blind, randomized clinical trial assessing the tolerability of two different ratios of cannabis in patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Virtual Scientific Program. Poster presentation session.

 

• Medicinal cannabis panel (Chair). Influential Women in Natural Medicine. NICM Symposium 2020. 11th March, 2020. WSU Westmead Campus, Sydney. 

 

• Natural medicine on a global scale (Panel member). 16th February, 2020. Natex 2020. QT Hotel, Gold Coast. Queensland.

 

• Introduction to Medicinal Cannabis: History, Phytochemistry and the Endocannabinoid System. 24th October, 2019. Medicinal Cannabis: Uses in Clinical Theory and Practice. Prince Charles Hospital Education Centre, Chermside Brisbane QLD.

 

• Cannabis History and Endometriosis Research. 22nd October, 2019. Medical Cannabis Research Australia. Sydney University. Camperdown Sydney NSW.

 

• Cannabis for Endometriosis: From Reefer Madness to Medicine. 22nd October, 2019. Western Sydney University Research Impact Competition. 1PSQ WSU Parramatta campus. Sydney NSW.

 

• Medicinal Cannabis Panel after Greenlight screening (Medicinal Cannabis Documentary) 8th October, 2019. Dendy Theatre, Newtown, Sydney NSW.

 

• Medicinal Cannabis Panel after High as Mike Screening (Medicinal Cannabis Documentary). 23rd September, 2019. YPO Sydney. Fishburners Wynyard Sydney NSW.

 

• Medicinal Cannabis Panel after High as Mike Screening (Medicinal Cannabis Documentary). 19th September, 2019. YPO South Yarra. The Glasshouse. Melbourne VIC.

 

• The Myths and Misconceptions of Cannabis. 10th August 2019. GP South CME event. New Zealand Medical Association. Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, NZ.

 

• Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid system for Endometriosis-associated pain. 2nd August 2019. Australasian Gynaecological, Endoscopy & Surgery Society Ltd & World Endometriosis Society. Grand Hyatt, Melbourne VIC.

 

• Medicinal Cannabis Prescribers Masterclass. 21st July 2019. Global Health Initiative conference. Melbourne Convention Centre, VIC.

 

• Medicinal Cannabis: Delivery methods, pharmacokinetcs/ pharmacodynamics and Safety. 20th July 2019. Mental health, medicinal cannabis and Nutritional medicine. Global Health Initiative conference. Melbourne Convention Centre, VIC.

 

• The ethnopharmacology of cannabis (and panel discussion). 8th July 2019. Protected Cropping Australia Conference. Star Hotel, Gold Coast QLD.

 

• Cannabis and endometriosis. 6th July 2019. Australian Cannabis Summit. Greendorphin Media webinar series. Brisbane QLD.

 

• The ethnopharmacology of cannabis. 5th July 2019. Australian Cannabis Summit. Greendorphin Media webinar series. Brisbane QLD.

 

• The ethnopharmacology of the Cannabis genus. 22nd June 2019. Adelaide Hemp and Cannabis Expo. Adelaide Showgrounds SA.

 

• Scientific & Legal panel. 4th June, 2019. Screening of High as Mike (Medicinal Cannabis Documentary). Dendy Cinemas, Circular Quay Sydney NSW.

 

• Scientific & Legal panel. 30th May, 2019. Screening of High as Mike (Medicinal Cannabis Documentary). Tamworth Cinemas, Tamworth NSW.

 

• Scientific & Legal panel. 27th May, 2019. Screening of High as Mike Medicinal Cannabis Documentary. Landsdowne hotel, Chippendale NSW.

 

• Cannabis for Pain management. 19th May, 2019. Hemp Health and Innovation Expo. Rosehill Gardens, Sydney NSW.

 

• The Endocannabinoid System. 5th April. 2019. Palliative Care Special Education Day. Western NSW Local Health District. Orange, NSW. 

 

• A Brief History of Cannabis as a Medicine. 5th April. 2019. Palliative Care Special Education Day. Western NSW Local Health District. Orange, NSW. 

 

• The Cannabis plant: Botany and Phytochemistry. 4th April, 2019. Western NSW Local Health District. Orange, NSW.

 

• Cannabis use for Endometriosis: Results of an Australian National Survey. 28th March, 2019. QENDO (Queensland Endometriosis Association). Endeavour College Brisbane NSW.

 

• Cannabis use for Endometriosis: Results of an Australian National Survey. 24th March, 2019. 4th UIC Medicinal Cannabis Symposium. Tweed Heads NSW.

 

• The Cannabis Plant. The Australian Medicinal Cannabis Course. 21st March, 2019. United in Compassion Education event at the 4th UIC Medicinal Cannabis Symposium. Tweed Heads NSW.

 

• Cannabis ethnopharmacology and the Endocannabinoid System. 13th March 2019. Medical Cannabis Research Australia. Charles Perkins Centre. University of Sydney NSW.

 

• The Endocannabinoid System: anatomy, physiology and dysfunction.13th November, 2018. Clinical Oncology Society of Australia. Perth WA.

 

• Cannabis Monograph - Student Workshop. 10th November, 2018. NatPrac Education Events. Mercure Hotel Gold Coast QLD.

 

• Cannabis: Myths and Misconceptions and Q&A Panel. 10th November, 2018. NatPrac Education Events. Mercure Hotel Gold Coast QLD.

 

• The Ethnopharmacological History of Cannabis. 29th October, 2018. CannaTech. Pyrmont, NSW.

 

• Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System. 23rd October, 2018. Australian Traditional Medicine Society Webinar Event. Sydney NSW.

 

• What is Medicinal Cannabis? The facts and the fiction. 19th October, 2018. Medical Cannabis: Debunking the Myths (1 day Seminar) NSW Nurses & Midwives Association. Newcastle NSW.

 

• The Cannabis Plant. The Australian Medicinal Cannabis Course. 22nd September, 2018. Public Health Network / United in Compassion Education event. Tamworth NSW.

 

• Endocannabinoid System. 8th September. Medicinal Cannabis Education. Four Points Sheraton - Sydney NSW.

 

• Cannabis Phytochemistry: The Cannabinoids and Terpenes. 8th September, 2018. Medicinal Cannabis Education. Four Points Sheraton - Sydney NSW.

 

• Snapshot of Medicinal Cannabis Education in Australia. 7th September, 2018. NICM Medicinal Cannabis Research Symposium. NICM Health Research Institute. Western Sydney University. Westmead Sydney.

 

• Australian Medicinal Cannabis Research and Education Collaboration Address. 7th September, 2018. NICM Medicinal Cannabis Research Symposium. NICM Health Research Institute. Western Sydney University. Westmead Sydney.

 

• The Endocannabinoid System and therapeutic role of medicinal cannabis. 22 August, 2018. Endeavour Webinar Series.Sydney, Australia.

 

• Latest Scientific Research Panel - Cannabis. 14-16th August, 2018. MJBizCon International. Toronto Convention Centre. Canada.

 

• The Endocannabinoid System and Cannabis Phytochemistry. 5th August, 2018. A5M Conference. Sofitel on Collins, Melbourne Victoria

 

• Cannabis Phytochemistry. 4th August, 2018. Australian Natural Therapies Association. Potts Point Sydney NSW.

 

• What is Medicinal Cannabis? The facts and the fiction. 20th June, 2018. Medical Cannabis: Debunking the Myths (1 day Seminar) NSW Nurses & Midwives Association. Wollongong NSW.

 

• Cannabis Botany and Phytochemistry. 20th May, 2018. Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia. South Australian Chapter. Adelaide, South Australia.

 

• Cannabis Myths & Misconceptions: Fact vs Fiction. 20th May, 2018. Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia. South Australian Chapter. Adelaide, South Australia.

 

• Cannabis Phytochemistry: The Phytocannabinoids and Terpenes. 19th May, 2018. Essentials of Medicinal Cannabis Prescribers Course. Medicinal Cannabis Education (ACNEM/NIIM/NICM initiative). National Institute of Integrative Medicine. Hawthorn Victoria.

 

• Endocannabinoid System. 19th May, 2018. Essentials of Medicinal Cannabis Prescribers Course. Medicinal Cannabis Education (ACNEM/NIIM/NICM initiative). National Institute of Integrative Medicine. Hawthorn Victoria.

 

• The Ethnopharmacology of Cannabis: From the Neolithic to Now & Panel discussion on Medicinal Cannabis. 13th May, 2018. Hemp Health and Innovation Expo. Rosehill Gardens, Sydney NSW.

 

• Panel discussion on Medicinal Cannabis. 12th May, 2018. Hemp Health and Innovation Expo. Rosehill Gardens, Sydney NSW.

 

• Tropes within the Medical Cannabis Debate: Fact vs Fiction & Panel discussion. 5th May, 2018. Hemposium Education Session for Mardigrass Festival. Nimbin NSW.

 

• Cannabis and the ECS: Navigating the Facts and the Fiction. 17 April, 2018. Endeavour College, Sydney Campus New South Wales

 

• Speaker Panel and Public Forum On Medicinal Cannabis. 14th-15th April, 2018. Australasian Integrative Medicine Association. Auckland University of Technology.

 

• The Ethnopharmacology of Cannabis: From the Neolithic to Now. 14th April, 2018. Australasian Integrative Medicine Association. Auckland University of Technology.

 

• Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain. 14th March, 2018. Medical Cannabis Research Australia. Veterinary Science Conference Centre. Sydney University.

 

• The Ethnopharmacology of Cannabis: From the Neolithic to Now. March 11th, 2018. Cann10 Medicinal Cannabis Leadership Program. Sydney New South Wales.

 

• What is Medicinal Cannabis? The Facts and the Fiction. 9th March, 2018. NSW Nurses and Midwives Association, Regional Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Nurses Medicinal Cannabis Forum. Coffs Harbour, NSW.

 

• Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System. 27th February, 2018. Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (Webinar event).

 

• Panel Discussion on Medicinal Cannabis & Hemp. 3rd December, 2017. Hemp, Health and Innovation Expo. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Victoria.

 

• The Ethnopharmacology of the Cannabis genus: From the Neolithic to Now. 2nd December, 2017. Hemp, Health and Innovation Expo. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Victoria.

 

• The Ethnopharmacology of the Cannabis genus: From the Neolithic to Now. November 23rd, 2017. Sydney Chapter of the Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia. ACNT Pyrmont campus, NSW.

 

• Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System. 12th November, 2017. Enhanced Supportive Care Workshop. Clinical Oncology Society of Australia ASM. Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW. 

 

• Medicinal Cannabis Panel Discussion. 16th October, 2017. Medical Cannabis: An Emerging industry. Seedlings 2.0. Budding Tech. Sydney NSW.

 

• What is Medicinal Cannabis?: The Facts and Fiction. 6th October, 2017. Research Breakfast by the Beach. Cancer Council NSW. 

 

• Medical Cannabis for Patients & Carers. 12th September, 2017. Medical Cannabis Research Australia. Veterinary Science Conference Centre. Sydney University.

 

• Medicinal Cannabis, Endometriosis and Chronic Pain. 9th September, 2017. EndoActive. 2nd Endoactive Endometriosis Conference. Charles Perkins Centre. Sydney University.

 

• What is Medicinal Cannabis? The Facts and the Fiction. 8th September, 2017. Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Nurses' Forum. NSW Nurses and Midwives Association. Waterloo Sydney.

 

• The Ethnopharmacology of Cannabis. September 3rd, 2017. Cann10 Medicinal Cannabis Leadership Program. Melbourne Victoria.

 

• Medicinal Cannabis: Chronic Pain Management and Navigating the Prescription Maze. August 31, 2017. Australasian College of Nutrition and Environmental Medicine. Webinar.

 

• Cannabis use risk analysis and an introduction to the Endocannabinoid system. June 23, 2017. 3rd United in Compassion Medicinal Cannabis Symposium. Melbourne Exhibition Centre Vic Australia.

 

• Cannabis and the ECS: Navigating the Facts and Fiction. May 24, 2017. Grand Rounds Endeavour College Gold Coast Campus Queensland.

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• Cannabis and the ECS: Navigating the Facts and Fiction. April 23, 2017. BioCeuticals 5th Research Symposium. Sydney Australia.

 

• Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System. March 18, 2017. Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia's 10th International Conference on Herbal Medicines. Brisbane Australia.

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• Cannabis Phytochemistry and the Entourage Effect. March 19, 2017. Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia's 10th International Conference on Herbal Medicines. Brisbane Australia.

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• Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System. December 29, 2016. Woodford Folk Festival. Woodford Queensland

 

• Medical Cannabis in Australia. December 27, 2016. Woodford Folk Festival. Woodford Queensland.

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• A Re-introduction to Cannabis. October 26, 2016. Victorian Herbalists Association. Richmond, Victoria

 

• Seedlings: The future of Medical Cannabis in Australia. October 29th, 2016.Charles Perkins Center, University of Sydney. Hosted by BuddingTech. 

 

• Integrative Pain management: The therapeutic use of Cannabis. September 4, 2016. Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA). Australian Technology Park Sydney NSW Australia.

 

• ​An introduction to Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid system. September 3, 2016. Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA). Australian Technology Park Sydney NSW Australia.

 

• Cannabis 101. (Opening Keynote) May 2016. 2nd United in Compassion Medicinal Cannabis Symposium. Rosehill Gardens Exhibition Centre Sydney NSW Australia.

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• The Alchemy of Herbal Medicine: Spagyric tinctures, Elixirs and the Vegetable Stone. 2013. 8th International Conference on Herbal Medicine (NHAA) 11-13/04/2013 Melbourne Australia.

 

• Tea Tree: Our Indigenous antimicrobial. 2009. Queensland Herb Society. Mount Cooth-tha Botanic Gardens. 3/2/2009. Toowong Queensland Australia.

 

• Tea Tree Oil; Nature's First Aid Kit. 2008. National Herbalists Association of Australia National Herbal Medicine Week Guest speaker. Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens. 27/9/2008. Toowong Queensland Australia.

 

• The Multifarious Therapeutic applications of our Indignenous Tea Tree. 2006. International Federation of Aromatherapists (Australian Branch). 25-26/3/2006. Sofitel hotel, Broadbeach Queensland Australia.

 

Appointments & Board positions

 

• Scientific Advisory Board - United in Compassion (February 2015 - present) - pro bono

 

• Founding Board Member - Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association (July 2020 - present) - pro bono

 

• Advisory Group - Psychae Institute (January 2022 - present) - pro bono

 

• Steering Committee - Cannabis Clinicians Australia (March 2022 - present) - pro bono

 

Memberships

 

• Fellow, Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA).

 

• Student member, Society of Cannabis Clinicians (SCC).

 

• Pre-doctoral member, International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS).

 

Achievements / Awards

 

• Highly Commended - Best R&D Project. 30th May, 2024. Cannabiz Awards. Melbourne, Victoria.

 

• Winner - Reproduction and Fertility Lay Summary Award (2023) for “A glimmer of hope” - Perceptions, barriers, and drivers for medicinal cannabis use amongst Australian and New Zealand people with endometriosis. Reproduction & Fertility. Vol 4 Issue 4; 1-15.

 

• Winner - Product Launch of the Year. 7th June, 2023. Cannabiz Awards. Melbourne, Victoria.

 

• Runner up, Best HDR Paper. 7th December, 2022. Cannabis use for endometriosis: Clinical and legal challenges in Australia and New Zealand. NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University.

 

• Runner up, 3 Minute Thesis Competition. 29th July, 2022. NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University.

 

• Winner, 3 Minute Thesis Competition. 16th July, 2021. NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University.

 

• People's Choice Award Winner, 3 Minute Thesis Competition. 16th July, 2021. NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University.

 

• Lifetime Achievement Award. 1st October, 2020. Cannabis Industry Awards (Australia)

 

• Best paper - Student Category. Cannabis Use, a Self-Management Strategy Among Australian Women With Endometriosis: Results From a National online Survey. 9th December, 2019. NICM Health Research Institute. Western Sydney University.

 

• People's Choice Award. Cannabis for Endometriosis: from reefer madness to medicine.Western Sydney University Research Impact Competition. 22nd October, 2019. 1PSQ WSU Parramatta Campus. Sydney NSW.

 

• Researcher of the Year. Bioceuticals Integrative Medicine Awards. 4th May, 2019. 7th Bioceuticals Research Symposium. Sydney NSW

 

• Finalist (Highly Commended) - Practitioner of the Year. ATMS and Nature and Health Awards. National Award. 2017.

 

• Fellowship. Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia. 2017.

 

• NHAA Award for Notable Contributions to Herbal Medicine in Australia. Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia. 2017.

 

• Winner - Practitioner of the Year. Inaugural ATMS and Nature and Health Awards. National Award. 2015.

 

• Teaching Excellence Award. Endeavour College of Natural Health. Queensland State. 2012.

 

• Award for Academic Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Australian College of Natural Medicine. Queensland State. 2008.