Explore the work

Research overview

A guide to the foundation’s research projects and questions.

Seeds of Tolerance research

Our research explores the relationship between cannabis genetics, tolerance, and the social context in which research takes place.

01 Breeding project

Study the foundations.

Our research consortium continued its work through 2007. The project received grant support and graduate research awards, and produced publications, workshops, conference presentations, and fellowships.

Breeding project

02 The concept of tolerance

Many meanings, one conversation.

The foundation’s writing connects the idea of tolerance in cannabis research with wider ideas such as empathy, social cognition, perspective-taking, and interpersonal understanding.

The concept of tolerance

03 2003 — 2005

The Cannabis Research Project

Launched in 2003, this multidisciplinary project examined cannabis seeds, plants, and their use. Investigators from different faculties formed a research consortium for a three-year study.

The Cannabis Research Project

04 2006 — 2008

The THC Research Project

This project considered THC as one part of a broader conversation about cannabis research, health, and diversity. We see this work as both philosophical and practical.

The THC Research Project