Cannabis Symposium on Networking, Sample Prep & Laboratory Testing 

Experts from seven organizations will be discussing topics such as sample preparation, cannabis processing, quality data, and instruments for testing potency, terpenes, pesticides, residual solvents, heavy metals, moisture content, and mycotoxins. The symposium is open to all.

9:15 – 9:30     “Introduction”, Bob Clifford, Ph.D., General Manager, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments

9:30 – 10:00    "Methods for controlled particle size reduction in Cannabis processing & sample preparation”, Melissa J. Fauth, President & CEO, Fritsch Milling & Sizing, Inc.

10:00 – 10:45   “Cannabis Laboratory Testing”, Christopher Hudalla. Ph.D., Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, ProVerde Laboratories

10:45-11:00     Break

11:00- 11:45   “Ensuring Chromatographic Data Quality to Make a Safer Cannabis Product”, Joe Konschnik, Business Development Manager, RESTEK Corporation

11:45 -12:45    Lunch

12:45 – 1:15    “Why is sample preparation so important?”, Sandy Mangan, Accounts Manager, SPEX Sample Prep LLC

1:15 – 2:00      “Cannabis Analysis Landscape”, Scott Churchill, Director, Methodology and Compliance at MCR Labs, LLC

2:00-2:15          Break

2:15 - 3:00        “Extraction Protocols for the Cannabis Marketplace”, John A. MacKay, Ph.D., Founder, CEO, Synergistic Technologies Associates

3:00 - 3:45       “Analytical Instruments in Cannabis Testing, it’s Not Smoke and Mirrors”, Bob Clifford, Ph.D., General Manager, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments

4:00 – 7:00     North Atlantic Demo Lab Tour of Instruments for Cannabis, 62 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA  01752

Refreshments and Snacks will be provided.  Come take a look at the instruments used in Cannabis Testing and talk with the technical specialists! 

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