# Igor Grant

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The Intersection of Behavior and Mental Health Through the Lens of Inflammation HIV Alzheimer's Disease and More with Igor Grant - On Our Mind

Igor Grant, MD, FRCP(C) pursues research that addresses real world behavioral problems. Studying the intersection of drugs of abuse (primarily methamphetamine) and infection, his work sheds light on the basic mechanisms of injury for people with HIV. He examines inflammation in the context of neuro…

Cannabis Use and Cardiovascular Risk with Jamie Corroon, ND, MPH

In this episode, Dr. Igor Grant speaks with Dr. Jamie Corroon about the impact of cannabis use on cardiovascular health. They explore various studies focusing on heart disease, hypertension, and atherosclerosis, discussing both acute and long-term effects of cannabis. Dr. Corroon shares insights fr…

Potential Implications of Rescheduling Cannabis with Igor Grant, MD

In this episode (Recorded in December 2024), Drs. Igor Grant, MD and Jamie Corroon, ND, MPH discuss the potential implications of rescheduling cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance. They explore the current scheduling system, the medicinal value of cannabis, the challeng…

Nuances of the Endocannabinoid System with Daniele Piomelli, PhD

In episode 7, Dr. Igor Grant and Dr. Daniele Piomelli examine intricacies of the endocannabinoid system (ECS), exploring its mechanisms, functions, and implications in health and medicine. They discuss the role of cannabinoids in signaling, the distribution of cannabinoid receptors, and the ECS’s i…

Cannabis Advocacy and Regulation with Dale Gieringer, PhD

Summary In episode 8, Drs. Igor Grant and Dale Gieringer discuss Dr. Gieringer’s extensive involvement in cannabis legalization efforts in California, particularly through his work with California NORML. He reflects on the historical context surrounding cannabis laws, the significance of Propositio…

Cannabis Use Among Older Adults with Alison Moore, MD, MPH

In this conversation, Dr. Igor Grant and Dr. Alison Moore discuss the increasing prevalence of cannabis use among older adults, the reasons behind this trend, and the medical applications of cannabis. She highlights the complexities of cannabis use, including its association with comorbid condition…

Delta-8-THC: A public health perspective with Eric Leas, PhD

Summary In this conversation, Dr. Igor Grant and Dr. Eric Leas delve into the complexities surrounding Delta-8-THC, exploring its differences from Delta-9-THC, consumer demand, regulatory challenges, and safety concerns. They discuss the implications of state regulations on the market, the need for…

Per se driving under the influence of cannabis statutes and blood delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol concentrations following short-term cannabis abstinence

Robert L Fitzgerald, Anya Umlauf, Raymond T Suhandynata, David J Grelotti, Marilyn A Huestis, Kyle F Mastropietro, Igor Grant, Thomas D Marcotte. Per Se Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis Statutes and Blood Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Concentrations following Short-Term Cannabis Abstinence. C…

'Clearing the smoke': Where cannabis culture and medical research stand on 4/20

April 20 or "420" has long been commemorated as an unofficial holiday for cannabis — but how did it get started? And what place does it hold in popular culture today? Monday on Midday Edition, we look at how April 20 became the cultural phenomenon it is today, the holiday's activist roots, and the…

Cannabis Smoke & Cardiovascular Health with Matthew Springer, PhD

Summary In this episode of High5 with Dr. Igor Grant, Dr. Matt Springer explains how inhaling smoke from combusted products such as tobacco and cannabis, as well as inhaling aerosol from e-cigarettes and cannabis vaping devices, may impair endothelial function, an early marker of cardiovascular ris…