Meg L’Heuruex, editor-in-chief of Cannabis Science & Technology interviewed key thought leaders regarding the latest developments in cannabis science. Sample prep, testing and regulations are discussed in the first part of this series. Guidelines and State Requirements for a Safe and Effective Product   Part 1: How do states create their regulations for independent testing laboratories? Here, Lori Dodson sheds some light on how the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission handled their regulations.   Part 2: Here Lori Dodson offers advice to other states setting up regulations, potential revisions to Maryland’s regulations, and what she is excited about in the industry going forward. Pressurized Fluid and Dispersive Solid Extraction   Part 1: Patricia Atkins of Spex CertiPrep discusses her work using pressurized fluid and dispersive solid extraction to maximize analytical cannabis extractions and sample clean-up.   Part 2: Patricia Atkins discusses the next steps in her cannabis-related research and what excites her most in the field. Testing for Metals in Cannabis Using ICP-MS   Part 1: Andrew Fornadel of Shimadzu Scientific Instruments discusses his work using ICP-MS to test for metals in cannabis.   Part 2: Andrew Fornadel shares the next steps in his research testing for metals in cannabis and more. Watch Videos