PLATINUM2024

International Cannabinoid Research Society

PhD/MD-level Cannabinoid Science Research

Winston-Salem, NC   |  www.icrs.com

Mission

PROMOTE THE EXCHANGE OF SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION ON CANNABINOIDS THROUGH SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS; SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR INFORMATION ON CHEMISTRY, PHARMACOLOGY, USES, TOXICOLOGY, BEHAVIORAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL EFFECTS OF CANNABIS AND ITS CONSTITUENTS.

Notes from the nonprofit

We thank you for your kind support of cannabinoid science. Stay healthy.

Ruling year info

2012

Managing Director

Jason Schechter, Ph.D.

Executive Director

Melanie Kelly, Ph.D.

Main address

115 S. Chestnut St.

Winston-Salem, NC 27101 USA

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EIN

32-0373206

NTEE code info

International Democracy & Civil Society Development (Q35)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Blog

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) wishes to express its solidarity with members and all persons who have been directly or indirectly affected by recent world events relating to racism, injustice and inequality. We join other scientific organizations in encouraging researchers to support one another during these challenging times. We are a scientific society that thrives on our diversity, to form relationships, and to establish a common good in scientific research and service to humanity. We stand shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with all global movements against individual and systemic racism, including #BlackLivesMatter. We encourage our membership to denounce racism, injustice and inequality in all its forms.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

ICRS2024 - The 34th Annual ICRS Symposium on the Cannabinoids

The International Cannabinoid Research Society is a non-political, non-religious organization dedicated to scientific research in all fields of cannabinoids, with more than 650 international Members researching the endogenous, plant-derived and synthetic cannabinoids and related bioactive lipids.

Our annual ICRS Symposia are held worldwide - this year in Salamanca, Spain! Join us on June 30 - July 5, 2024 – representing 50+ countries, ICRS2024 delegates will celebrate diversity, equality and academics. See you there! www.icrs.com // www.icrs2024.org

Population(s) Served
Researchers
Students
Teachers

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of conference attendees

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Substance abusers, Researchers, Students, Teachers, People with diseases and illnesses

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

2020 - Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. 2021 - Fully virtual Symposium, due to COVID-19 pandemic. 2022 - Hybrid Symposium - 282 in-person/131 virtual participants

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

The ICRS is a non-political, non-religious organization dedicated to scientific research in all fields of the cannabinoids, ranging from biochemical, chemical and physiological studies of the endogenous cannabinoid system to studies of the abuse potential of recreational Cannabis.

In addition to acting as a source for impartial information on Cannabis and the cannabinoids, the main role of the ICRS is to provide an open forum for researchers to meet and discuss their research.

The Mission of the ICRS is to (1) foster cannabinoid research; (2) promote the exchange of scientific information and perspectives about Cannabis, the cannabinoids, and endocannabinoids through the organization of scientific meetings; (3) serve as a source of reliable information regarding the chemistry, pharmacology, therapeutic uses, toxicology and the behavioral, psychological, and social effects of Cannabis and its constituents, of synthetic and endogenous compounds that interact with cannabinoid receptors and of any compounds that target other components of the endocannabinoid system.

A great strength of the International Cannabinoid Research Society is the diversity of its membership. Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are central to the values, ethos and mission of the ICRS – to advance cannabinoid research and to support and celebrate the achievements of cannabinoid researchers, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, mental or physical ability, age, gender identity or sexual orientation. The ICRS strives to uphold the highest standards of humanity and integrity for its members and advocates for social accountability, equality, and respect for human rights within civil society, governments and other societal actors.

ICRS employs a Board of Directors, to discuss and enact the collective will of the Membership and annual Symposium delegates.

We have established an EDI Committee, developed an EDI strategy/framework and are continuing our work to deliver apex cannabinoid research to the world and scientific community.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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International Cannabinoid Research Society

Board of directors
as of 06/12/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Melanie Kelly, Ph.D.

International Cannabinoid Research Society

Katarzyna Starowicz, PhD

President-Elect, ICRS

Ziva Cooper,PhD

President

Ruth Ross,PhD

Past-President, ICRS

Steven G. Kinsey, PhD

Treasurer, ICRS

Ken Soderstrom PhD

Secretary, ICRS

Saoirse O'Sullivan,PhD

International Secretary, ICRS

Elizabeth Cairns,PhD

Trainee Representative, ICRS

Heather Bradshaw, PhD

Grant PI, ICRS

Stephen P.H. Alexander, PhD

Newsletter Editor, ICRS

Jason B. Schechter, PhD

Managing Director, ICRS

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 1/22/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 01/22/2023

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Data
  • We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
  • We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.