In recent years, studies have increasingly supported the medical value of cannabis for treating conditions such as multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and arthritis, and for dealing with nerve pain.

The new programme is a partnership between Oxford University and Kingsley Capital Partners, who are investing £10m an effort to creat a global centre of excellence in cannabinoid research.

Ahmed Ahmed, Professor of Gynaecological Oncology at Oxford, said studies had started to produce exciting biological discoveries, which could result in new treatments for a host of different diseases.

“This field holds great promise for developing novel therapeutic opportunities for cancer patients,” he said.

The programme has received unusual backing - from actor Sir Patrick Stewart, who uses medical marijuana to treat Orthopedic Arthritis.

He told the Telegraph: “Two years ago, in Los Angeles I was examined by a doctor and given a note which gave me legal permission to purchase, from a registered outlet, cannabis-based products, which I was advised might help the ortho-arthritis in both my hands.”


reference:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/03/16/oxford-university-launch-medical-marijuana-research-programme/

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