Terpenes in Cannabis: Are they therapeutic? with Catherine Cahill, PhD

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In this episode, Catherine M. Cahill, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA Brain Research Institute, delves into the fascinating world of terpenes—natural aromatic compounds found in cannabis and other plants—and their potential therapeutic effects, especially for pain relief. Join us as Dr. Cahill shares her expertise on the mechanisms, research findings, and regulatory status of these promising molecules.

Catherine M. Cahill, PhD is a neuropharmacologist at the Hatos Center for Neuropharmacology and Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA. Her work aims to advance the understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms of substance use disorder and chronic pain. Her research is funded by various NIH grants including HEAL drug development proposals.

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