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Analytica 2016
September 28-30, 2016
Volume 7, Issue 5(Suppl) J Anal Bioanal Tech 2016
ISSN: 2155-9872 JABT, an open access journal
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September 28-30, 2016 Orlando, USA
7th International Conference and Exhibition on
Analytical & Bioanalytical Techniques
Shengxi Jin et al., J Anal Bioanal Tech 2016, 7:5(Suppl)
A chemotaxonomic study of medicinal Cannabis
Shengxi Jin, Dan Jin, Yang Yu, Petya Koleva, Jie Chen and Colin Lee
Labs-Mart Inc., Canada
Research on medicinal cannabis has been hampered by its legal status as a narcotic. However, the recent legalization in North
America regarding the use of medicinal cannabis necessitates standardized phytochemical composition for commercial
products in the interest of consumer safety andmedicinal efficacy.The first step towards utilizingmedicinal cannabis as a reliable
mainstream medicine is cannabis cultivar distinction based on two main groups of medicinal ingredients: cannabinoids and
terpenes. We have recently developed and validated GC-MS and HPLC-UVmethods for quantifying dozens of phytochemicals
characteristic to commercially-available cannabis strains. We are applying these analytical methods to profile cannabinoids
and terpenes in cannabis strains and, together with PCR, to correlate chemotaxonomic and genetic information. The results
will contribute to the establishment of an industrial standard for phytochemicals in commercially-available cultivars in support
of a continuously-growing market.
Biography
Shengxi Jin has completed his BSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta and MBA from Queen’s University. He applies his academic knowledge
and business experience to improve laboratory efficiency in industrial settings. His expertise includes LIMS development and computer process control.