International Cannabinoid Research Society


The International Cannabinoid Research Society is a professional society for scientific research in all fields of the cannabinoids.

History

The ICRS was formally incorporated as a scientific research society in 1992. Prior to that, early ICRS Symposia were organized by various researchers in the field since 1970. Membership in the Society has risen from 50 original members in its first year to 650+ members from all over the world.

Mission statement

The International Cannabinoid Research Society is a:
The Mission of the ICRS is to:
  1. Foster cannabinoid research;
  2. promote the exchange of scientific information and perspectives about Cannabis, the cannabinoids and endocannabinoids through the organization of scientific meetings;
  3. serve as a source of reliable information regarding the chemistry, pharmacology, therapeutic uses, toxicology and the behavioral, psychological, and social effects of Cannabis and its constituents, of synthetic and endogenous compounds that interact with cannabinoid receptors, and of any compounds that target other components of the endocannabinoid system.

    Annual Symposia

The Society holds an annual meeting, which generally alternates between North America and Europe.
YearLocation
2022Galway, Ireland
2021Jerusalem, Israel
2020CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
2019Bethesda, MD
2018Leiden, Netherlands
2017Montreal, QC, CAN
2016Bukovina, Poland
2015Wolfville, NS, CAN
2014Baveno, Italy
2013Vancouver, BC, CAN
2012Freiburg, Germany
2011Pheasant Run, IL
2010Lund, Sweden
2009Pheasant Run, IL
2008Aviemore, Scotland
2008Limmasol, Cyprus
2007St. Sauveur, QC, CAN
2006Tihany, Hungary
2005Clearwater, FL
2004Paestum, Italy
2003Cornwall, ON, CAN
2002Asilomar, CA
2001Escorial, Spain
2000Hunt Valley, MD
1999Acapulco, Mexico
1998La Grande Motte, France
1997Stone Mountain, GA
1996Cape Cod, MA
1995Scottsdale, AZ
1994L'Estérel, QC, CAN
1993Toronto, ON, CAN
1992Keystone, CO
1991West Palm Beach, FL
1990Κολυμβάρι, Crete

Awards

ICRS awards the "Raphael Mechoulam Award in Cannabinoid Research" annually.