Who to Read, Watch, or Listen To
A short, curated list of scientists and communicators whose work has shaped how we understand cannabis and hemp today — from the discovery of THC to the science of the "entourage effect." Every entry links to something real you can actually read, watch, or listen to.
The first profile is free for everyone. The rest are available to museum members.
Prof. Raphael Mechoulam
1930–2023 · Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Known as the "father of cannabis research," the team was the first to isolate and describe the structure of THC and CBD.
Watch: The Scientist: Are We Missing Something? (2015 documentary on his life and work)
Read: CBD: What Does the Science Say? (2022, co-authored)
Source: American Friends of the Hebrew University
Dr. Ethan Russo
Neurologist · Founder/CEO, CReDO Science
A board-certified neurologist and psychopharmacologist, Russo is best known for developing the theory of the entourage effect.
Read: "Taming THC: potential cannabis synergy and phytocannabinoid..." British Journal of Pharmacology
Source: PMC — interview with Ethan Russo, MD
Dr. David Meiri
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Principal investigator in the Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Cannabinoid Research, Meiri leads work on cannabinoid composition and activity.
Read: the lab noted work on cannabinoid composition and activity
Source: Cannabis Science and Technology
Dr. Nick Jikomes
Neuroscientist · Host,
A Harvard-trained neuroscientist and former director of science and innovation at Leafly.
Listen: Mind & Matter podcast (weekly episodes, cannabis science featured regularly)
Source: nickjikomes.com