Saleh Allababidi, Ph.D.

Lecturer
University of Rhode Island, College of Pharmacy
Dr. Allababaidi has a vast experience in formulation research and development in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry. Dr. Allababidi established his own nutraceutical company in 2002. He taught a variety of pharmaceutics related course overseas.

Riley Kirk, Ph.D.

Cannabis Research Scientist & Cannabis Educator
Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist and a cannabis educator. She obtained her Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in natural product chemistry where she studied the traditional and contemporary uses of hundreds of medicinal plants.

She has worked as an immunology scientist in the biotech industry, currently is an assistant associate professor at the University of Rhode Island, and in the cannabis industry studying the chemical complexity of cannabis smoke. She is passionate about making cannabis science accessible to everyone through social media channels. She currently teaches on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube under the username Cannabichem.

Riley is the co-founder of the fiscally sponsored non-profit organization called the Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP). NAP is using science as advocacy to research and communicate findings that highlight the unique power of natural products. The goal of Riley’s work is to unite people in the Cannabis industry, academia, and consumers to further the reach of Cannabis education and reduce harm.

Margaret Teasdale

Adjunct Associate Professor
Dr. Margaret Teasdale is an Adjunct Associate Professor for the College of Pharmacy and the Chief Science Officer for a Cannabis Testing Laboratory in Massachusetts. Prior to her current roles, she was in the clinical diagnostic arena as lead scientist and quality manager, working to develop and validate new (bio) analytical methods for the detection and identification of rare neurological or metabolic conditions.

“I am excited to be working alongside you as we progress through the techniques of (bio)analytical chemistry and work towards a full validation plan for a new test for the cannabis industry” says Dr. Teasdale. “Given I have spent the brunt of my years post doctorate in the (bio)analytical chemistry realm, everything I will teach you will be from the perspective of industry in order to provide you the skill-set to apply what you learn to any (bio)analytical career path.”