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Jeff is the president of the Institute of Cannabis Science, which he founded to use chemistry for the public good and close the gap between our society’s current knowledge and the knowledge we need to manage cannabis. He earned his PhD in chemistry from Duke University and continued to study in the field as a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University.
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Mass Grass NewsThe Mounting Legal Challenges Facing The Cannabis Control Commission
In addition to the lawsuit filed by former Chair Shannon O’Brien, additional legal actions bring unwanted attention to the agency
August 26, 2026
Mass Grass NewsCCC Whistleblower Claims He Was Fired In Retaliation For Conducting Internal Investigations
Former associate general counsel says, “I’m disgusted at how I’ve seen senior staff of the commission betray the trust given…
June 9, 2026
Mass Grass NewsAn Open Letter To The New CCC Members About Testing And Transparency
Perhaps no process is more concerning than the vital overhaul of the regulations for testing cannabis
June 2, 2026
Mass Grass NewsOpinion: Before You Overhaul The CCC, Remember—You Break It, You Bought It
The Massachusetts legislature’s plan to “modernize” the Cannabis Control Commission risks shattering its newfound momentum
April 14, 2026
National NewsOn The Road: Institute Of Cannabis Science Goes To Washington
The two main subjects up for discussion in DC were the appropriation bill that redefined “hemp," and the movement of…
April 7, 2026
Mass Grass NewsHow The Cannabis Control Commission Can Make A Smarter Secret Shopper Program
A critical investigative tool, secret shoppers need to be used methodically, and with clear communication of how information is used
February 25, 2026
Mass Grass NewsCommissioners Castigate Agency Attorney For Pressuring Research Team
CCC approves protections following revelations that legal department pressured staff to soften findings around testing
January 12, 2026
Mass Grass News‘Unacceptable.’ Cannabis Commissioners Scrap With Director, Counsel Over Transparency
“Who are we protecting? … Public health, public safety? Or … licensees by keeping them anonymized?”
December 18, 2025
Mass Grass NewsNew CCC Director Of Testing Exits Following Contentious Meeting With Lab Operators
With a ‘revolt’ of Independent Testing Labs afoot, Massachusetts cannabis regulators grapple with vacancy amidst hiring freeze
October 16, 2025