Health Problems from Emissions of Cannabis Cultivation
Join us for the IASIC Speaker Series on Jul 23rd at 12:00 PM Eastern Time where we will explore an often-overlooked public health concern—the release of airborne toxins from cannabis cultivation and their potential impact on surrounding communities. The presentation will examine both immediate respiratory effects and longer-term risks, including carcinogenicity. Join us as we discuss the broader public health implications of cannabis-related emissions and explore potential pathways to better understand and address these emerging environmental and health challenges with Deborah A. Eppstein, PhD, Alan H. Cohen, MD, and Craig S. Harrison, JD.
About the Speakers:
Deborah A. Eppstein has a doctorate in biochemistry with postdoctoral work in virology and cell biology. She worked in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry for 37 years, directing research in cancer, vaccines, stem cells and drug delivery. She has over 50 scientific publications, book chapters and 25 patents. Dr. Eppstein honed her legal expertise with teams at major law firms and pharmaceutical companies. After she retired, she moved to Sonoma County where she became involved in environmental and public safety issues.
Craig S. Harrison is a retired environmental attorney and holds a BA in biochemistry (U.C. Berkeley). For decades he represented industrial companies in EPA Clean Air Act rule makings, compliance, and enforcement litigation. He has participated in the regulation of cannabis cultivation in Sonoma County, California, for a decade and has served as president of his local community association for 12 years. He has lived in Santa Rosa since 2002.
Alan H. Cohen, MD is a board-certified Pediatric Pulmonologist with a longstanding interest in respiratory infectious diseases (eg RSV, influenza, hMPV), as well as a Lung Transplant and Cystic Fibrosis physician. He has worked at many highly regarded Pulmonary Centers of Excellence, including those at the University of Colorado/National Jewish Center for Immunology & Respiratory Diseases, Washington University School of Medicine, Emory University, Johns Hopkins and most recently on the clinical faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine.
