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Back Cover: Florida International University

Announces Global Initiative for

Cannabinoid Research and Education

Continued from page 32 crucial for the quality of care of athletes
ative activity, and collaborative engage- and others who are faced with pain from
ment with our local and global commu- injuries or who have anxiety or sleep dis-
nities.” turbances. This database evidence will
Dr. Konin also speaks to the fact of provide guidance for use of these prod-
how important it is to build partnerships ucts.”
with this initiative as the cannabis space Additionally, the initiative is being
is growing so rapidly. “There is so much facilitated by the efforts of the
we want to do, and so many areas that Department of Athletic Training and
could benefit from the research ideas and under the guidance of its Doctoral pro-
educational dissemination that we have gram. FIU’s Doctor of Athletic Training
planned. It is not only essential, but we (DAT) degree is one of only 8 in the
welcome with open arms anyone in the entire country, and the only one that has
industry that has an interest in collabo- a focused effort on cannabis research and
rating with us,” Konin added. education. This exciting endeavor has
The Nicole Wertheim College of fostered the ability to recruit some of the
Nursing and Health Sciences’ vision is to very best individuals from all over the
be globally recognized as the higher edu- country to pursue FIU’s innovative
cation destination organization that is degree and have the opportunity to work
innovative, inquiry-driven and techno- with industry leaders.
logically advanced, drawing diverse top- Dr. Michelle Odai, the Chair of the
class faculty, students, staff and others Department of Athletic Training stated,
for positive transformation of society “This initiative adds to the rich history of
with a focus on the healthcare needs of success and innovation within the
underserved populations. The University Department of Athletic Training at FIU.
was just named as the #78 best public We look forward to research and educa-
University in the nation according to the tional outcomes that will enhance the
U.S. News and World Report 2022 field of sports medicine and beyond.”
National University Rankings.
Dr. Ora Strickland, Dean of the Nicole To learn more about FIU’s cannabinoid
Wertheim College of Nursing & Health research and education initiative, visit their
Sciences at FIU excitedly shared, “The website at go.fiu.edu/GlobalCannabis.
work of our Athletic Training faculty and Anyone wishing to collaborate and partner
students to gain evidence about the with the program can contact Dr. Konin at
effective use of cannabinoid products is jkonin@fiu.edu.

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