“We are honored to be recognized for our role in advancing cannabis safety. At Verda Bio, we believe safety starts with science, and our goal has always been to help build the scientific foundation needed for cannabis to be understood, evaluated, and used responsibly. We love the mission of ASA and are grateful for the nomination.”

Jessica Tonani and Verda Bio are helping build the scientific infrastructure cannabis research needs, from genetics and microbiome data to standardized plant material and rare cannabinoids. By making foundational data and research materials more accessible, Tonani is helping researchers ask better questions and compare results on firmer scientific ground.

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Website: Verda Bio

“We are honored to be recognized for our role in advancing cannabis safety. At Verda Bio, we believe safety starts with science, and our goal has always been to help build the scientific foundation needed for cannabis to be understood, evaluated, and used responsibly. We love the mission of ASA and are grateful for the nomination.”

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