With a long track record of research in the medicinal properties of indigenous herbal plants, the University of Technology (UTech) has now strengthened its ability to delve deeper into the research of medical cannabis.

Last week, the university signed a memorandum of agreement with Timeless Herbal Care - an international, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical company, for the development of research in medical marijuana.

Under the agreement, UTech will provide technical training of stakeholders through expertise in its School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, as well as research and testing of cannabis strains for product formulation.

PRODUCTIVE PARTNERSHIPS

Dr Janet Campbell-Shelly, acting dean, College of Health Sciences, noted that the university has developed productive partnerships with several groups and partners since UTech received its first medical marijuana research licence on May 13, 2015 from then minister Phillip Paulwell and a renewed licence in May 2016 from current Minister of Science, Energy...