High NY Chemistry 101: A Botanist Teaches Terpenes & Cannabinoids

High NY is New York's Largest Cannabis Meetup. Since 2014, we've organized monthly education and networking events for the NYC community. Each month, 100+ High NYers gather for an evening of fun, connection, and education. Our May 31st event will be about Cannabis Chemistry and Plant Science. Agenda 7:00 - 7:30: Dinner, Drinks, Intro to High NY 7:30 - 8:15: Keynote Speaker and Q&A 8:15 - 9:00: Networking Andrew Defries, PhD, Director of Quality and Analytics for Tikun Olam USA Dr. Andrew Defries, PhD is a botanical chemist with training in human physiology, pharmacology, genetics/genomics, and plant physiology. Currently the Director of Quality and Analytics for Tikun Olam USA he has experience overseeing quality and analytical testing from cultivation to extraction. He completed his graduate degree in Plant Chemical Genetics from the agricultural focused University of California Riverside in 2013. Seeking post doctoral work with Cannabis he was integral for the debut of New York's Medical Marijuana program for state licensed Bloomfield Industries in 2016. At Bloomfield he utilized his botanical expertise to enhance the cultivation department and completed the build of the CO2 extraction and analytical laboratories. AS ALWAYS THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO CANNABIS CONSUMPTION OR TRANSACTING PERMITTED. Please respect our beautiful venue and our crappy laws. To submit questions for our guest speaker, request press passes, or inquire about partnership opportunities please contact [email protected]