Challenges of Formulating Cannabinoids

Christina Woollard, Chief Scientific Officer, Dosecann Cannabis Solutions

After qualifying as a Pharmacist from the University of Wales, Cardiff, Christina did a PhD studying the use of liposomes to deliver gene therapy to the lung. She worked as a Formulation Scientist at Pfizer for 4 years and then joined GW just as the company was starting. She spent 17 years managing the Product Development team and working on multiple cannabinoid projects including Sativex, Epidiolex, injectables, solid oral dosage forms, and THCV products. After leaving GW she worked as a consultant specialising in CMC development and cannabinoid science. She is Chief Scientific Officer for Dosecann, responsible for advising on a portfolio of cannabinoid products and co-ordination of new product development and the R&D plan. Her passion is designing good quality medicines specific to the needs of patients. She is also a keen STEM ambassador particularly to encourage young women’s interest in science.

Dr. Mal Evans, Chief Scientific Officer, KGK Science

Dr. Mal Evans is the Chief Scientific Officer at KGK Science. She earned her master’s and doctorate degrees in physiology from the University of Guelph and received her D.V.M with distinction in physiology from the University of Sri Lanka. Dr. Evans pioneered research in chronobiology and her landmark work in this area was the first of its kind in North America. Her studies in this area support research conducted in the US and Europe on the impact of cellular oscillatory systems on the microbiome, cognition, sleep wake rhythms, shift work, chronic disease etc. and overflow into application in the supplement industry.

Dr. Evans contributes her specialized knowledge to dietary supplement research, study design and protocol development, as well, she authors final reports and manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals. She brings her experience and knowledge in Evidence-Based Medicine into Evidence-Based Nutrition. Her expertise encompasses research in numerous areas including gut health and the microbiome, weight management, cardiovascular health, cognition, menopause, hypertension, arthritis, digestive health, eye health, vitamin research, women’s and men’s health, oxidative stress, immune function, allergies, satiety, dermatology, bioavailability, and various pre-disease and disease indications.