Elise Weerts
@eliseweerts.bsky.social
Professor at Johns Hopkins ; Behavioral Pharmacologist and Neuroscientist; Research on cannabis,alcohol and other drugs. Views/Posts are my own; She/Her
New THC vapor self-administration paper with @cassiemoorephd.bsky.social
Published in @PsychopharmEBPS
As part of a special issue honoring my former mentor Klaus Miczek.
Free access using this link:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Published in @PsychopharmEBPS
As part of a special issue honoring my former mentor Klaus Miczek.
Free access using this link:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Effects of sex and pre-exposure on Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) vapor self-administration in rats - Psychopharmacology
Rationale Animal models of cannabinoid self-administration are critical for advancing our understanding of the neurobiology of cannabis use and for developing medications for Cannabis Use Disorder. Us...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
New THC vapor self-administration paper with @cassiemoorephd.bsky.social
Published in @PsychopharmEBPS
As part of a special issue honoring my former mentor Klaus Miczek.
Free access using this link:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Published in @PsychopharmEBPS
As part of a special issue honoring my former mentor Klaus Miczek.
Free access using this link:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
This was such a great experience. Working with this dream team was the best.
Fun collaboration with @meghaney.bsky.social @cassiemoorephd.bsky.social @eliseweerts.bsky.social @carolinearout.bsky.social & Hannah Harris on pharmacotherapy for cannabis use disorder!
August 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This was such a great experience. Working with this dream team was the best.
In case you missed it. The terpene alpha-pinene found in cannabis and other natural sources interacts with THC altering its effects. For more on our research follow the John’s Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory.
Curious about the potential interactive effects of Alpha-Pinene and Delta-9-THC? Click here to see our most recent publication and learn more:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40734690/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40734690/
The Individual and Interactive Effects of Alpha-Pinene and Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in Healthy Adults - PubMed
Inhaled α-pinene, at doses at and above those naturally found in cannabis flowers, did not mitigate Δ9-THC-induced cognitive impairments as hypothesized or influence other common acute effects of Δ9-T...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
August 1, 2025 at 10:51 AM
In case you missed it. The terpene alpha-pinene found in cannabis and other natural sources interacts with THC altering its effects. For more on our research follow the John’s Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory.
New early view paper from our lab led by postdoctoral fellow Bryan Jenkins
@cassiemoorephd.bsky.social
Cannabidiol interactions with THC are not what you may expect
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@cassiemoorephd.bsky.social
Cannabidiol interactions with THC are not what you may expect
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Cannabidiol interactions with Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol on antinociception after carrageenan-induced inflammatory pain in male and female rats
Cannabis products used for pain typically contain Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) in varied amounts, but data on the effects o…
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July 3, 2025 at 10:57 AM
New early view paper from our lab led by postdoctoral fellow Bryan Jenkins
@cassiemoorephd.bsky.social
Cannabidiol interactions with THC are not what you may expect
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@cassiemoorephd.bsky.social
Cannabidiol interactions with THC are not what you may expect
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Great to see the powers that be concerned about adolescent vaping of nicotine and cannabis but how many grants have been funded on these topics in the past several years? #cpdd2025
June 15, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Great to see the powers that be concerned about adolescent vaping of nicotine and cannabis but how many grants have been funded on these topics in the past several years? #cpdd2025
The proofs for our paper "Prenatal cannabinoid exposure and the developing brain: evidence of lasting consequences in preclinical rodent models" did not include the column with the list of authors cited. The corrected table is here:
authors.elsevier.com/a/1lG0YY3M3l...
authors.elsevier.com/a/1lG0YY3M3l...
June 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The proofs for our paper "Prenatal cannabinoid exposure and the developing brain: evidence of lasting consequences in preclinical rodent models" did not include the column with the list of authors cited. The corrected table is here:
authors.elsevier.com/a/1lG0YY3M3l...
authors.elsevier.com/a/1lG0YY3M3l...
Heading to #CPDD25 tomorrow morning and planning my schedule. I always seem to miss something-If you have a talk or poster, please comment so I can add to my list!!
June 13, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Heading to #CPDD25 tomorrow morning and planning my schedule. I always seem to miss something-If you have a talk or poster, please comment so I can add to my list!!
Our new review "Prenatal cannabinoid exposure and the developing brain: evidence of lasting consequences in preclinical rodent models" led by Bryan Jenkins with Lauren Jantzie (not on Bluesky) and @cassiemoorephd.bsky.social FREE access via this link:
authors.elsevier.com/a/1l7fpY3M3l...
authors.elsevier.com/a/1l7fpY3M3l...
authors.elsevier.com
May 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Our new review "Prenatal cannabinoid exposure and the developing brain: evidence of lasting consequences in preclinical rodent models" led by Bryan Jenkins with Lauren Jantzie (not on Bluesky) and @cassiemoorephd.bsky.social FREE access via this link:
authors.elsevier.com/a/1l7fpY3M3l...
authors.elsevier.com/a/1l7fpY3M3l...
A new publication showing CBD augmented the analgesic effects of hydromorphone for acute pain, but NOT for chronic pain outcomes in the laboratory.
A within-subject, double-blind, placebo-controlled... : PAIN journals.lww.com/pain/abstrac...
A within-subject, double-blind, placebo-controlled... : PAIN journals.lww.com/pain/abstrac...
A within-subject, double-blind, placebo-controlled... : PAIN
ratory trial was to examine whether cannabidiol (CBD) increases opioid analgesic effects and whether there are corresponding increases in other opioid mediated effects. Healthy participants (N = 31) a...
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March 7, 2025 at 10:35 PM
A new publication showing CBD augmented the analgesic effects of hydromorphone for acute pain, but NOT for chronic pain outcomes in the laboratory.
A within-subject, double-blind, placebo-controlled... : PAIN journals.lww.com/pain/abstrac...
A within-subject, double-blind, placebo-controlled... : PAIN journals.lww.com/pain/abstrac...
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this website shows you how many jobs NIH funding creates for your state along with the overall economic activity generated
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
NIH In Your State - United For Medical Research
Select a state on the map to see the impact of NIH funding across America.
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org
February 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
this website shows you how many jobs NIH funding creates for your state along with the overall economic activity generated
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
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Bioart, courtesy of the NIH. All images are in the public domain and available for download as high-quality SVGs.
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December 17, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Bioart, courtesy of the NIH. All images are in the public domain and available for download as high-quality SVGs.
bioart.niaid.nih.gov
bioart.niaid.nih.gov
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Thrilled to see this paper published. These data provide strong evidence that physical dependence and withdrawal management is different in the era of illicit #fentanyl versus heroin. We need new strategies to help our patient. Read more about this here: https://buff.ly/4eZ8YqT
December 2, 2024 at 9:18 AM
Thrilled to see this paper published. These data provide strong evidence that physical dependence and withdrawal management is different in the era of illicit #fentanyl versus heroin. We need new strategies to help our patient. Read more about this here: https://buff.ly/4eZ8YqT
Sharing the obituary of my PhD mentor Klaus Miczek by me and his other mentees, @meghaney.bsky.social, JenniferTidey and Jef Vivian. This was was just published in nature neuroscience nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
Klaus A. Miczek (1945–2024)
Nature Neuroscience - Klaus A. Miczek (1945–2024)
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November 26, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Sharing the obituary of my PhD mentor Klaus Miczek by me and his other mentees, @meghaney.bsky.social, JenniferTidey and Jef Vivian. This was was just published in nature neuroscience nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
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Hockey players as Moo Deng, a series.
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November 25, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Hockey players as Moo Deng, a series.
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A new bald eagle nest cam has begun livestreaming from Minnesota. Viewers can watch live as the wild raptor pair builds their nest and raise their young.
Minnesota's EagleCam is back — with new birds
A new bald eagle nest cam has begun livestreaming from Minnesota. Viewers can watch live as the wild raptor pair builds their nest and raise their young.
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November 25, 2024 at 9:17 PM
A new bald eagle nest cam has begun livestreaming from Minnesota. Viewers can watch live as the wild raptor pair builds their nest and raise their young.
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THIS 👇🏼
Once more for reviewers in the back: sex differences in behavioral outcomes are very often NOT a product of the estrous cycle and demanding that scientists build estrous metrics into experimental design only shows your own biases about how females (but not males) are primarily hormone-driven.
November 22, 2024 at 10:02 PM
THIS 👇🏼
More bird need content. here is one of my photos of one of night herons that lives near me. We have about 8-9 nests of these endangered birds living in trees near the water.
November 22, 2024 at 4:50 PM
More bird need content. here is one of my photos of one of night herons that lives near me. We have about 8-9 nests of these endangered birds living in trees near the water.
A non-science post here. Confession -I am also a bird nerd and these are beautiful
Mountain bluebird, Ke Bullock Waterfowl Management Area near Bicknell, Utah. They were doing a lot of hovering and diving in the late afternoon sun.
#birds
#birds
November 22, 2024 at 3:25 PM
A non-science post here. Confession -I am also a bird nerd and these are beautiful
Continuing my reposts -for new followers
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Vapor Exposure Produces Conditioned Place Preference in Male and Female Rats | Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Vapor Exposure Produces Conditioned Place Preference in Male and Female Rats | Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Vapor Exposure Produces Conditioned Place Preference in Male and Female Rats | Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
Background: The use of place conditioning procedures and drug vapor exposure models can increase our understanding of the rewarding and aversive effects of vaped cannabis products. Currently there are...
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November 21, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Continuing my reposts -for new followers
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Vapor Exposure Produces Conditioned Place Preference in Male and Female Rats | Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Vapor Exposure Produces Conditioned Place Preference in Male and Female Rats | Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...
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There is still time to submit your papers for the upcoming special issue in #Psychopharmacology "Stress, Trauma and Cannabinoids" (deadline Dec 31st), guest edited by @connorhaggarty.bsky.social , @mayoonthebrain.bsky.social, Christine Rabinak and Christelle Baunez. link.springer.com/journal/213/...
Psychopharmacology
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November 20, 2024 at 2:44 PM
There is still time to submit your papers for the upcoming special issue in #Psychopharmacology "Stress, Trauma and Cannabinoids" (deadline Dec 31st), guest edited by @connorhaggarty.bsky.social , @mayoonthebrain.bsky.social, Christine Rabinak and Christelle Baunez. link.springer.com/journal/213/...
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I've started a new cannabis research starter pack! It's a work in progress - please reply here or message me if you want to be added :) I know I'm missing a lot of folks here, just threw something together quickly
go.bsky.app/FPKwE4w
go.bsky.app/FPKwE4w
November 11, 2024 at 2:56 PM
I've started a new cannabis research starter pack! It's a work in progress - please reply here or message me if you want to be added :) I know I'm missing a lot of folks here, just threw something together quickly
go.bsky.app/FPKwE4w
go.bsky.app/FPKwE4w
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New paper with @jocelynrichard.bsky.social + @janaklab.bsky.social! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Pavlovian cue-evoked alcohol seeking is disrupted by ventral pallidal inhibition
Cues paired with alcohol can be potent drivers of craving, alcohol-seeking, consumption, and relapse. While the ventral pallidum is implicated in appe…
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November 18, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Continuing to repost here on Bluesky prior publications on cannabinoids-
Cannabinoid tetrad effects of oral Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) in male and female rats: Sex, dose-effects and time course evaluations. doi.org/10.1007/s002...
Cannabinoid tetrad effects of oral Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) in male and female rats: Sex, dose-effects and time course evaluations. doi.org/10.1007/s002...
Cannabinoid tetrad effects of oral Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) in male and female rats: sex, dose-effects and time course evaluations - Psychopharmacology
Rationale The legalization of medicinal use of Cannabis sativa in most US states and the removal of hemp from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) controlled substances act has resulted in a proliferatio...
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November 18, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Continuing to repost here on Bluesky prior publications on cannabinoids-
Cannabinoid tetrad effects of oral Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) in male and female rats: Sex, dose-effects and time course evaluations. doi.org/10.1007/s002...
Cannabinoid tetrad effects of oral Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) in male and female rats: Sex, dose-effects and time course evaluations. doi.org/10.1007/s002...
Baltimore can be beautiful
November 17, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Baltimore can be beautiful