Research pertaining to CBD and THC in relation to Parkinson's has been done before but has not been extensively researched due to the stigma around CBD and the questions still surrounding the Endocannabinoid system and Parkinson's Disease. Past research has shown a relationship between CBD and inflammatory effects and has been shown as presenting promising results. This paired with the neuroprotective effect of CBD and CB2's presence in the basal ganglia leaves much to be explored and learned about the effects of this plant on the brain.

I hope to add to the current research by finding out and measuring CBD's anti-inflammatory response and find how quantity of CBD affects the effects it has. Currently, My main focus is setting up the cell culture lab at MA and finalizing the logistics about bringing the cells to MA and culturing them. I am hoping to first gain some experience about culturing cells and then borrow necessary components from Buck to start the project before transitioning to fully MA supplied resources.

This organization has been a front runner in Cannabis research and uses public funding in order to discover more about this chemical and how it affects the human body, as well as it practical applications as chemicals

In the end I hope to find out if CBD has an inflammatory effect on Microglial cells and try and find specific quantities of CBD that produce the best effects. This is important because of the amount of people suffering from the disease and the possible implications of preventing or slowing the disease before side effects start getting worse.