Mechanistic characterization of mixture toxicity of different cannabinoids

This project will investigate how mixtures of select cannabinoids affect different types of human and animal cell lines. As the use of cannabinoid-based products continues to rise in both Canada and Germany, there is a growing need to understand potential health impacts, especially when multiple cannabinoids are present together. By studying mixture toxicity rather than single compounds alone, the project will generate new insights into how these chemicals interact within biological systems, helping to fill an important knowledge gap for regulators, researchers, and industry.
The collaboration brings together complementary strengths from the University of Bonn and the University of Saskatchewan, both of which have established expertise in toxicology, cell-based assays, and chemical or human health risk assessment. The exchange will provide the MSc student from Bonn with hands-on research experience using advanced cell-culture and toxicity-testing approaches available at the University of Saskatchewan, while also fostering knowledge transfer between the two institutions. The results of this work will support ongoing research programs at both universities and help build shared scientific capacity in an area of growing public and scientific interest. Ultimately, the project will strengthen international collaboration and contribute to safer and more informed use of cannabinoid-containing products in both countries.

Faculty Supervisor:

Markus Brinkmann

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Partner:

Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Saskatchewan

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