NIH R3CR Stakeholder Meeting

Thurs, May 21, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 4:00p.m. ET | USP Headquarters, Rockville MD (Spalding/WBMS meeting rooms) and virtual

The Resource Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research (R3CR) – a collaborative partnership between the University of Mississippi, US Pharmacopeia (USP), and Washington State University – invites you to our first annual Stakeholder Meeting.

This meeting is designed for investigators, regulators, and providers dedicated to generating rigorous scientific evidence in the cannabis space. Whether you are navigating IND applications, seeking validated analytical methods, or looking for well-characterized research materials, this event provides the direct guidance and networking required to advance your work.

Key Features

• Connect with officials from the NIH, FDA, and DEA
• Get updates on validated methods, best practices for cultivation, and post-harvest handling
• Join us in celebrating the unveiling of our peer-to-peer researcher network and R3CR seed funding awardees
• Participation is complimentary, though registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendees

Who Should Attend

• Cannabis researchers, regulators and government agencies (FDA/CDER; DEA), NIH, USDA
• Research material providers
• Testing labs
• Standard-setting organizations
• Reference material providers

Preliminary Agenda

Note: Details on speakers will be available soon

9:00 a.m. – Open Session

9:00 a.m. – Welcome Remarks from NIH Leadership

9:20 a.m. – NIH R3CR Vision and Goals

9:30 a.m. – R3CR Core Overview and Implementation Updates

10:10 a.m. – Seed Funding Projects: Emerging Research Directions

11:00 a.m. – BREAK

11:15 a.m. – Seed Funding Projects: Emerging Research Directions (Continued)

12:00 p.m. – Navigating the Evolving Regulatory Landscape

12:45 p.m. – LUNCH BREAK

1:45 p.m. – DEA approved Cannabis Growers and Peer-to-Peer Supply Network

2:45 p.m. – Aligning Center Resources with Research Community Needs

3:30 p.m. – Concluding Remarks

3:45 p.m. – Break