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.
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