National Center for Cannabis Research and Education
WHAT WE DO
Established in 2022, the National Center for Cannabis Research and Education (NCCRE) conducts evidence-based research on the health effects of cannabis and educates healthcare providers, policymakers and the public in order to shape the future of medical cannabis, improve patient care and inform public policy.
Shaping the Future of Medical Cannabis
At the National Center for Cannabis Research and Education, we envision a future where healthcare providers, policymakers and the public are empowered with clear, unbiased knowledge of cannabis’ health effects. Our purpose is to advance the scientific understanding of cannabis through rigorous, evidence-based research, in order to improve health outcomes, ensure product safety, and shape clinical practices and policy.
Established in 2022 as part of the University of Mississippi’s School of Pharmacy, NCCRE was created to lead research, education, and policy development, building on over 50 years of cannabis research. As the only federally licensed cannabis grower in the United States for decades, the university has played a pivotal role in the discovery of cannabinoids and the development of cannabis-based treatments.
The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Research Program, established through Senate Bill 2888, supports our work in advancing medical cannabis research and education.
Find the Resources You Need
Healthcare Professionals
If you're looking for guidance to inform your practice, you can explore clinical research, patient care guidelines, and drug interaction data to support safe and effective cannabis treatment.
Patients
Seeking information on medical cannabis as a treatment option or wondering about how to use it safely? We can help you understand its benefits and risks, and access guidance on safe use and state regulations.
Policymakers
If you're working to shape cannabis policy, we can help you stay informed with evidence-based research, regulatory updates, and public health resources to guide cannabis policy decisions.
NCCRE in the News
Research News
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will be home to a new center designed to help researchers nationwide address challenges that hamper research into therapeutic uses for cannabis.
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Research News
Meet the Center
Robert Welch
- Director of the National Center for Cannabis Research and Education and Research Associate Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Callie Anyan
- Program Manager
Kim Byrd
- Administrative Assistant
Donald Stanford
- Assistant Director of the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Maddy Phillips
- Research Nurse