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
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...
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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.
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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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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
Sponsored by ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety & Health Initiative (newcollege.asu.edu/cannabis-ini...), this is an open-to-public, free-of-charge networking event & all interested scientists & community members are welcome. Enjoy appetizers and an atmosphere to share ideas & build collaborations! 🧵2/4
Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Initiative | New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
newcollege.asu.edu
November 12, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Sponsored by ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety & Health Initiative (newcollege.asu.edu/cannabis-ini...), this is an open-to-public, free-of-charge networking event & all interested scientists & community members are welcome. Enjoy appetizers and an atmosphere to share ideas & build collaborations! 🧵2/4
November 9, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Here is some of the action today! 🧵 4/5
November 9, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Here is some of the action today! 🧵 4/5
Desert Dog Police K9 Trials & Public Safety Expo
WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
8:30 am - 3 pm, Sun., Nov. 9, 2025
www.alecapolicek9.com/k9-trials 🧵 3/5
WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
8:30 am - 3 pm, Sun., Nov. 9, 2025
www.alecapolicek9.com/k9-trials 🧵 3/5
K9 Trials
Desert Dog Police K9 Trials & Public Safety Expo
www.alecapolicek9.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Desert Dog Police K9 Trials & Public Safety Expo
WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
8:30 am - 3 pm, Sun., Nov. 9, 2025
www.alecapolicek9.com/k9-trials 🧵 3/5
WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
8:30 am - 3 pm, Sun., Nov. 9, 2025
www.alecapolicek9.com/k9-trials 🧵 3/5
If you are in Phoenix, don't miss the last day of the event. An one-day pass is only $10 and it is a full day of fun for whole families to attend!!! 🧵 2/5
November 9, 2025 at 5:13 AM
If you are in Phoenix, don't miss the last day of the event. An one-day pass is only $10 and it is a full day of fun for whole families to attend!!! 🧵 2/5
The rest of this year's seminar schedule is here!
leunglab.wordpress.com/seminars/
#CannabisScience #Pharmacology #Innovation #WestValleyForward
ASU College of Health Solutions: @asuhealthsolutions.bsky.social
ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Initiative: newcollege.asu.edu/research/cen...
leunglab.wordpress.com/seminars/
#CannabisScience #Pharmacology #Innovation #WestValleyForward
ASU College of Health Solutions: @asuhealthsolutions.bsky.social
ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Initiative: newcollege.asu.edu/research/cen...
Seminars and Workshop
2025-2026 ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Seminars October 30th (Thu) at 1:30 pm AZ: “Lightning Talks on Terpenes and Analgesics” by the class of PTX301 Basics of Pharmacology…
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October 31, 2025 at 2:02 AM
The rest of this year's seminar schedule is here!
leunglab.wordpress.com/seminars/
#CannabisScience #Pharmacology #Innovation #WestValleyForward
ASU College of Health Solutions: @asuhealthsolutions.bsky.social
ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Initiative: newcollege.asu.edu/research/cen...
leunglab.wordpress.com/seminars/
#CannabisScience #Pharmacology #Innovation #WestValleyForward
ASU College of Health Solutions: @asuhealthsolutions.bsky.social
ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Initiative: newcollege.asu.edu/research/cen...
See also: Griffith et al., (2025) A Coordinated Approach to Cannabis Policy and Product Safety. Issues in Science and Technology 42 (1), 19-24. ▶️ doi.org/10.58875/NLN... 🧵 3/4
A Coordinated Approach to Cannabis Policy and Product Safety
The United States urgently needs a coordinated approach to regulating cannabis use that prioritizes product safety and patient well-being.
doi.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 AM
See also: Griffith et al., (2025) A Coordinated Approach to Cannabis Policy and Product Safety. Issues in Science and Technology 42 (1), 19-24. ▶️ doi.org/10.58875/NLN... 🧵 3/4
Nov 4th (Tue) at 1:30 pm AZ: “Cannabis Terpenes Relieve Pathological Pain and Block Opioid Reward via the Adenosine A2a Receptor” (via Zoom) by John Streicher, Ph.D., University of Arizona (at CLCC Bldg Rm 199, ASU West Valley Campus; Zoom link available upon RSVP: asu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...) 🧵 2/4
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: "Cannabis Terpenes Relieve Pathological Pain and Block Opioid Reward via the Adenosine A2a Receptor" - ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Seminars. A...
IF ATTENDING IN PERSON: Please come to Room 199 at CLCC Building at ASU West Valley on Thursday at 1:27 pm AZ. (Google Map direction: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3zjhBtS8Aac9WKJd7)
IF ATTENDING VIRTUALLY...
asu.zoom.us
October 31, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Nov 4th (Tue) at 1:30 pm AZ: “Cannabis Terpenes Relieve Pathological Pain and Block Opioid Reward via the Adenosine A2a Receptor” (via Zoom) by John Streicher, Ph.D., University of Arizona (at CLCC Bldg Rm 199, ASU West Valley Campus; Zoom link available upon RSVP: asu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...) 🧵 2/4
Nov 4th (Tue) @ 1:30 pm AZ: “Cannabis Terpenes Relieve Pathological Pain and Block Opioid Reward via the Adenosine A2a Receptor” (via Zoom) by Dr. John Streicher, University of Arizona (at CLCC Building Rm 199, ASU West Valley; also available on Zoom upon RSVP ▶️ asu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...) 🧵 4/4
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: "Cannabis Terpenes Relieve Pathological Pain and Block Opioid Reward via the Adenosine A2a Receptor" - ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Seminars. A...
IF ATTENDING IN PERSON: Please come to Room 199 at CLCC Building at ASU West Valley on Thursday at 1:27 pm AZ. (Google Map direction: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3zjhBtS8Aac9WKJd7)
IF ATTENDING VIRTUALLY...
asu.zoom.us
October 18, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Nov 4th (Tue) @ 1:30 pm AZ: “Cannabis Terpenes Relieve Pathological Pain and Block Opioid Reward via the Adenosine A2a Receptor” (via Zoom) by Dr. John Streicher, University of Arizona (at CLCC Building Rm 199, ASU West Valley; also available on Zoom upon RSVP ▶️ asu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...) 🧵 4/4
We will discuss:
Schwarz et al., 2024; The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics 391:214-221 ▶️ doi.org/10.1124/jpet...
Schwarz et al., 2025 Neuroscience Letters 854: 138205 ▶️ doi.org/10.1016/j.ne...
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Schwarz et al., 2024; The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics 391:214-221 ▶️ doi.org/10.1124/jpet...
Schwarz et al., 2025 Neuroscience Letters 854: 138205 ▶️ doi.org/10.1016/j.ne...
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Redirecting
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October 18, 2025 at 3:28 AM
We will discuss:
Schwarz et al., 2024; The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics 391:214-221 ▶️ doi.org/10.1124/jpet...
Schwarz et al., 2025 Neuroscience Letters 854: 138205 ▶️ doi.org/10.1016/j.ne...
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Schwarz et al., 2024; The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics 391:214-221 ▶️ doi.org/10.1124/jpet...
Schwarz et al., 2025 Neuroscience Letters 854: 138205 ▶️ doi.org/10.1016/j.ne...
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October 30th (Thu) at 1:30 pm AZ: “Lightning Talks on Terpenes and Analgesics” by the class of #PTX301 Basics of Pharmacology and Toxicology (at CLCC Building Rm 199, ASU West Valley Campus; in-person attendance only; no RSVP needed. 🧵 2/4
October 18, 2025 at 3:26 AM
October 30th (Thu) at 1:30 pm AZ: “Lightning Talks on Terpenes and Analgesics” by the class of #PTX301 Basics of Pharmacology and Toxicology (at CLCC Building Rm 199, ASU West Valley Campus; in-person attendance only; no RSVP needed. 🧵 2/4
Looking forward to next year's Cannabis Research Conference in San Diego, CA!
#cannabisresearchconference #crc #hemp #hempinnovation #cannabisconference #hempconference
#cannabisresearchconference #crc #hemp #hempinnovation #cannabisconference #hempconference
October 9, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Looking forward to next year's Cannabis Research Conference in San Diego, CA!
#cannabisresearchconference #crc #hemp #hempinnovation #cannabisconference #hempconference
#cannabisresearchconference #crc #hemp #hempinnovation #cannabisconference #hempconference
It's also a pleasure to reunite with Dr. Sarah Okey (Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board; ASU Department of Psychology), Beau Whitney, MBA (whitneyeconomics.com; Thunderbird School of Global Management), & other ASU alumni who're currently advancing different areas of cannabis research. 🧵 3/4
Whitney Economics: Building robust data-driven economic models for hemp and cannabis
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October 9, 2025 at 2:39 AM
It's also a pleasure to reunite with Dr. Sarah Okey (Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board; ASU Department of Psychology), Beau Whitney, MBA (whitneyeconomics.com; Thunderbird School of Global Management), & other ASU alumni who're currently advancing different areas of cannabis research. 🧵 3/4
Special thanks to Dr. Nicole Gauthier (University of Kentucky; @ukresearch.bsky.social) for organizing the symposium - "Emerging Threats: Fusarium Mycotoxins in Cannabis and Hemp" - with Henry Smith and Dr. Kimberly Gwinn (University of Tennessee). 🧵 2/4
October 9, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Special thanks to Dr. Nicole Gauthier (University of Kentucky; @ukresearch.bsky.social) for organizing the symposium - "Emerging Threats: Fusarium Mycotoxins in Cannabis and Hemp" - with Henry Smith and Dr. Kimberly Gwinn (University of Tennessee). 🧵 2/4