Maxwell C. K. Leung, Ph.D.
@leung-lab.bsky.social
Assistant Professor (Pharmacology & Toxicology) at Arizona State University | Director of ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Initiative 🌿 🧪 🔬 💻 🧑⚕️ 🎓 | #OneHealth #FirstGenFaculty #WestValleyForward
This report also highlights the views of Dr. Joseph Wakshlag, Dr. Holly Molinaro, and other experts on this interesting topic!! #Supplement #OneHealth #CanineScience 🧵 2/2
January 30, 2026 at 1:57 AM
This report also highlights the views of Dr. Joseph Wakshlag, Dr. Holly Molinaro, and other experts on this interesting topic!! #Supplement #OneHealth #CanineScience 🧵 2/2
It was a pleasure chatting with Gennaro Tomma (@gennarotomma.bsky.social) about cannabidiol (CBD) use in pets earlier this month. Check out his report today at National Geographic, "Is CBD good for your dogs?" (▶️ www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...)! 🌿 💊 🐶 🧵 1/2
Is CBD good for your dog?
Some research has shown promise for particular conditions in dogs, but questions remain.
www.nationalgeographic.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:55 AM
It was a pleasure chatting with Gennaro Tomma (@gennarotomma.bsky.social) about cannabidiol (CBD) use in pets earlier this month. Check out his report today at National Geographic, "Is CBD good for your dogs?" (▶️ www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...)! 🌿 💊 🐶 🧵 1/2
Also, thank you, Justin, for coming by to chat with us about universal hemp protein and your work at Agoge (agoge.com). Looking forward to seeing your products soon in Amazon!!! 🥛 💪 🤩 🧵 3/3
January 24, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Also, thank you, Justin, for coming by to chat with us about universal hemp protein and your work at Agoge (agoge.com). Looking forward to seeing your products soon in Amazon!!! 🥛 💪 🤩 🧵 3/3
If you missed out this week's action, no worries! Here are the recordings:
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Fibers, Food, Fuel, and More: The Versatile World of Hemp / Buds vs. Bugs: Pest Management in Cannabis
2025-2026 ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Seminars on January 20th (Tue): Marguerite Bolt, Industrial Hemp Program, Purdue University 12:15 pm AZ: “Fibers,…
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January 24, 2026 at 10:25 AM
If you missed out this week's action, no worries! Here are the recordings:
vimeo.com/1157853722?s...
leunglab.wordpress.com/seminars/
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leunglab.wordpress.com/seminars/
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Thank you, Marguerite, for visiting us this week at ASU West Valley and teaching us so much about entomology and the agriculture of cannabis and hemp! 🌿 🐝 🧑🌾 🧵 1/3
#HempScience #Agriculture #FoodAsMedicine #OneHealth #ASUResearch #WestValleyForward
#HempScience #Agriculture #FoodAsMedicine #OneHealth #ASUResearch #WestValleyForward
January 24, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Thank you, Marguerite, for visiting us this week at ASU West Valley and teaching us so much about entomology and the agriculture of cannabis and hemp! 🌿 🐝 🧑🌾 🧵 1/3
#HempScience #Agriculture #FoodAsMedicine #OneHealth #ASUResearch #WestValleyForward
#HempScience #Agriculture #FoodAsMedicine #OneHealth #ASUResearch #WestValleyForward
Also, what a pleasure to re-unite with our proud Arizona State University West Valley alumni Dr. Christopher Detranaltes and learn about his work on plant pathology and services to agricultural communities in Yuma County! 🧵 2/2
January 20, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Also, what a pleasure to re-unite with our proud Arizona State University West Valley alumni Dr. Christopher Detranaltes and learn about his work on plant pathology and services to agricultural communities in Yuma County! 🧵 2/2
A big thank you to Robert Masson (University of Arizona Cooperative Extension) for showing us and our visitor Marguerite Bolt (Purdue Agriculture) this weekend the production of leafy greens and other produces in Yuma! 🧑🌾 🌿 🥼 🔬 🧵 1/2 #Agriculture #OneHealth #ASUResearch
January 20, 2026 at 12:58 PM
A big thank you to Robert Masson (University of Arizona Cooperative Extension) for showing us and our visitor Marguerite Bolt (Purdue Agriculture) this weekend the production of leafy greens and other produces in Yuma! 🧑🌾 🌿 🥼 🔬 🧵 1/2 #Agriculture #OneHealth #ASUResearch
Kudos to Dr. Dave Engelthaler and his colleagues at @asuhealth.bsky.social for their remarkable effort to prepare our state to identify, track, and mitigate future health crises (asuhealth.asu.edu/health-obser...). Special thanks to Sharon Rose Ducati for giving us such an amazing tour! 🧵 2/2
Health Observatory Overview | ASU Health
The Health Observatory at ASU uses real-time, data-driven insights to track and improve health outcomes across Arizona—building a more equitable, resilient and responsive health care system.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Kudos to Dr. Dave Engelthaler and his colleagues at @asuhealth.bsky.social for their remarkable effort to prepare our state to identify, track, and mitigate future health crises (asuhealth.asu.edu/health-obser...). Special thanks to Sharon Rose Ducati for giving us such an amazing tour! 🧵 2/2
ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Initiative (newcollege.asu.edu/cannabis) started off this semester with a BANG 🎉 with a special visit today to ASU Health Observatory at Phoenix Bioscience Core (@phxbiosciencecore.bsky.social)!!! 🌿🍄🔬👨⚕️🤩🧵 1/2
January 13, 2026 at 9:58 PM
ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Initiative (newcollege.asu.edu/cannabis) started off this semester with a BANG 🎉 with a special visit today to ASU Health Observatory at Phoenix Bioscience Core (@phxbiosciencecore.bsky.social)!!! 🌿🍄🔬👨⚕️🤩🧵 1/2
... and talk about universal hemp protein and his work at Agoge. Don't miss out!!! 💪💪💪
#HempScience #FoodAsMedicine #OneHealth #ASUResearch
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#HempScience #FoodAsMedicine #OneHealth #ASUResearch
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January 12, 2026 at 12:28 AM
... and talk about universal hemp protein and his work at Agoge. Don't miss out!!! 💪💪💪
#HempScience #FoodAsMedicine #OneHealth #ASUResearch
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#HempScience #FoodAsMedicine #OneHealth #ASUResearch
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Also, fun fact: Do you know hemp seeds are excellent sources of protein and contain a range of nutrients? During our intermission next Tuesday, Justin Moore, the CEO of Agoge (agoge.com) and a proud alumni of ASU Chandler Innovation Center, will make a guest appearance... 🧵 3/4
Agoge – Agoge® Organic Hemp Protein
The GOAT of No Bloat™, 6 ingredients or less, USDA Organic, 3rd party tested, and delicious! Discover the world's most well rounded, health-conscious, sustainable protein - Agoge® Organic Hemp Protein...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Also, fun fact: Do you know hemp seeds are excellent sources of protein and contain a range of nutrients? During our intermission next Tuesday, Justin Moore, the CEO of Agoge (agoge.com) and a proud alumni of ASU Chandler Innovation Center, will make a guest appearance... 🧵 3/4
12:15 pm AZ: Fibers, Food, Fuel, & More: The Versatile World of Hemp
1:30 pm AZ: Buds vs. Bugs: Pest Management in Cannabis
The lectures will be open to the public in UCB Building La Salle Room C, West Valley Campus. A Zoom link will also be available upon RSVP:
asu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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1:30 pm AZ: Buds vs. Bugs: Pest Management in Cannabis
The lectures will be open to the public in UCB Building La Salle Room C, West Valley Campus. A Zoom link will also be available upon RSVP:
asu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:22 AM
12:15 pm AZ: Fibers, Food, Fuel, & More: The Versatile World of Hemp
1:30 pm AZ: Buds vs. Bugs: Pest Management in Cannabis
The lectures will be open to the public in UCB Building La Salle Room C, West Valley Campus. A Zoom link will also be available upon RSVP:
asu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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1:30 pm AZ: Buds vs. Bugs: Pest Management in Cannabis
The lectures will be open to the public in UCB Building La Salle Room C, West Valley Campus. A Zoom link will also be available upon RSVP:
asu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Happy 2026!!! Next Tuesday (January 20th), Marguerite Bolt, the extension specialist of Purdue University Hemp Project (ag.purdue.edu/hemp-project/), will deliver the final two lectures at this year's ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Seminars... 🌿 🎓 🤩 🧵 1/4
January 12, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Happy 2026!!! Next Tuesday (January 20th), Marguerite Bolt, the extension specialist of Purdue University Hemp Project (ag.purdue.edu/hemp-project/), will deliver the final two lectures at this year's ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Seminars... 🌿 🎓 🤩 🧵 1/4
Reposted by Maxwell C. K. Leung, Ph.D.
Do universities have a future in Trump's plans to accelerate scientific discovery through the use of AI?
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Do universities have a future in Trump's plans to accelerate scientific discovery through the use of AI?
The recently announced Genesis Mission sets out to transform how science is done in the US. Yet it's a mission that places national labs—and not universities—in the driving seat.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Do universities have a future in Trump's plans to accelerate scientific discovery through the use of AI?
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Please check out our study here!
Conrow et al. (2025). Demographic Features, Health Status, and Behavioral Changes Associated with Cannabidiol Use in the Dog Aging Project. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 12:1666663 ▶️ doi.org/10.3389/fvet...
Conrow et al. (2025). Demographic Features, Health Status, and Behavioral Changes Associated with Cannabidiol Use in the Dog Aging Project. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 12:1666663 ▶️ doi.org/10.3389/fvet...
Frontiers | Demographic features, health status, and behavioral changes associated with cannabidiol use in the Dog Aging Project
IntroductionIn recent years, there has been an increase in access to and interest in cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp products, including use in companion dog supp...
doi.org
November 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Please check out our study here!
Conrow et al. (2025). Demographic Features, Health Status, and Behavioral Changes Associated with Cannabidiol Use in the Dog Aging Project. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 12:1666663 ▶️ doi.org/10.3389/fvet...
Conrow et al. (2025). Demographic Features, Health Status, and Behavioral Changes Associated with Cannabidiol Use in the Dog Aging Project. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 12:1666663 ▶️ doi.org/10.3389/fvet...
It is also more common in dogs living in states with legalized cannabis. Interestingly, dogs given CBD or hemp have more intense aggressive behavior at first but become less intense over time. 🧵 3/4
November 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
It is also more common in dogs living in states with legalized cannabis. Interestingly, dogs given CBD or hemp have more intense aggressive behavior at first but become less intense over time. 🧵 3/4
In the largest study to date, our nationwide survey of nearly 50,000 dogs shows that 7.3% of our dogs have been given CBD or hemp supplements. The usage is more common in dogs with health conditions such as cancer, osteoarthritis, and epilepsy where medical cannabis is often used in humans. 🧵 2/4
November 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
In the largest study to date, our nationwide survey of nearly 50,000 dogs shows that 7.3% of our dogs have been given CBD or hemp supplements. The usage is more common in dogs with health conditions such as cancer, osteoarthritis, and epilepsy where medical cannabis is often used in humans. 🧵 2/4
What do our best friends tell us about cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp supplements? 🐶 🌿 💊 🩺 🥼 🧵 1/4
#DogScience #Supplement #Innovation #ASUResearch
Dog Aging Project (@dogagingproject.bsky.social)
ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Initiative (newcollege.asu.edu/cannabis-ini...)
#DogScience #Supplement #Innovation #ASUResearch
Dog Aging Project (@dogagingproject.bsky.social)
ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Initiative (newcollege.asu.edu/cannabis-ini...)
November 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
What do our best friends tell us about cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp supplements? 🐶 🌿 💊 🩺 🥼 🧵 1/4
#DogScience #Supplement #Innovation #ASUResearch
Dog Aging Project (@dogagingproject.bsky.social)
ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Initiative (newcollege.asu.edu/cannabis-ini...)
#DogScience #Supplement #Innovation #ASUResearch
Dog Aging Project (@dogagingproject.bsky.social)
ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Initiative (newcollege.asu.edu/cannabis-ini...)
I hope you are doing okay!!! 😱
November 13, 2025 at 7:21 AM
I hope you are doing okay!!! 😱
1:30 pm AZ: "Blood Money - The Arizona Cannabis Black Market: Tainted Products, Growing Violence, and Organized Crime" by Matthew Shay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
See you all! 🌿🧵 4/4
#CannabisPolicy #CannabisSafety #ASUResearch #WestValleyForward
See you all! 🌿🧵 4/4
#CannabisPolicy #CannabisSafety #ASUResearch #WestValleyForward
November 13, 2025 at 4:14 AM
1:30 pm AZ: "Blood Money - The Arizona Cannabis Black Market: Tainted Products, Growing Violence, and Organized Crime" by Matthew Shay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
See you all! 🌿🧵 4/4
#CannabisPolicy #CannabisSafety #ASUResearch #WestValleyForward
See you all! 🌿🧵 4/4
#CannabisPolicy #CannabisSafety #ASUResearch #WestValleyForward
12:15 pm AZ (via Zoom): "Legalization, Loss, and the Ongoing Importance of the Unlicensed Market" by Michael Polson, Ph.D., Cannabis Research Center (crc.berkeley.edu), University of California, Berkeley 🧵 3/4
UC Berkeley Cannabis Research Center
UC Berkeley's Cannabis Research Center investigates the social and environmental dimensions of cannabis agriculture and production. We engage with growers, local communities, and government agencies t...
crc.berkeley.edu
November 13, 2025 at 4:10 AM
12:15 pm AZ (via Zoom): "Legalization, Loss, and the Ongoing Importance of the Unlicensed Market" by Michael Polson, Ph.D., Cannabis Research Center (crc.berkeley.edu), University of California, Berkeley 🧵 3/4
11:00 am AZ: "13 Insights from 13 Years of Legal Cannabis for Non-Medical Purposes" by Beau Kilmer (@beaukilmer.bsky.social), Ph.D., RAND Drug Policy Research Center and RAND School of Public Policy (www.rand.org/health/cente...)
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RAND Drug Policy Research Center
The RAND Drug Policy Research Center conducts research to help decisionmakers in the United States and throughout the world address issues involving alcohol and other drugs.
www.rand.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:09 AM
11:00 am AZ: "13 Insights from 13 Years of Legal Cannabis for Non-Medical Purposes" by Beau Kilmer (@beaukilmer.bsky.social), Ph.D., RAND Drug Policy Research Center and RAND School of Public Policy (www.rand.org/health/cente...)
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Next Tue (Nov 18), ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety & Health Initiative (newcollege.asu.edu/research/cen...) is hosting "Symposium on Regulated vs Unregulated Cannabis Market" in UCB Building La Salle Rm C, West Valley Campus. It is accessible on Zoom upon RSVP: asu.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 🌿🧵 1/4
November 13, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Next Tue (Nov 18), ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety & Health Initiative (newcollege.asu.edu/research/cen...) is hosting "Symposium on Regulated vs Unregulated Cannabis Market" in UCB Building La Salle Rm C, West Valley Campus. It is accessible on Zoom upon RSVP: asu.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 🌿🧵 1/4
Complimentary Uber Executive transportation will be available between the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and Tryst Café for the American College of Toxicology (ACT) meeting participants. We look forward to seeing you there!!! 🍄 🌿 🧪 🎓 🧑🔬 #Toxicology #Innovation #ACTOX2025
November 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Complimentary Uber Executive transportation will be available between the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and Tryst Café for the American College of Toxicology (ACT) meeting participants. We look forward to seeing you there!!! 🍄 🌿 🧪 🎓 🧑🔬 #Toxicology #Innovation #ACTOX2025
We will meet between 6:30 - 8 pm on Tuesday, November 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Tryst Café (21050 N Tatum Blvd No. 108, Phoenix, AZ). Please RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 🧵 3/4
RSVP to Scientific Liaison Coalition Psychedelics & Cannabis Toxicologist Social - November 18 (Tuesday), 6:30 - 8:00 pm
The Scientific Liaison Coalition (SLC) is a collection of 11 scientific societies with an interest in toxicology and public health (https://www.toxicology.org/slc/index.asp). On November 18 (Tuesday)...
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November 12, 2025 at 12:27 AM
We will meet between 6:30 - 8 pm on Tuesday, November 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Tryst Café (21050 N Tatum Blvd No. 108, Phoenix, AZ). Please RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 🧵 3/4