Scientific Research Council
3rd Biennial Conference on Science & Technology
The Grand Ballroom, Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Kingston
November 10-12, 2014
Theme:
Monday, November 10, 2014
5:30p.m – 6:30p.m
Registration
6:30p.m - 7:00p.m
Cocktails
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Opening Ceremony
The Right Honourable Dr. Kenny Anthony, Prime Minister, St. Lucia
Keynote Speaker
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Topic: Research Technology & Development
9:00a.m – 9:45 am
“Status of Research on Medicinal Ganja Worldwide”
(Speaker to be confirmed.)
9:45 – 10:00 am
COFFEE BREAK
Topic: Status of Research on Medicinal Ganja
10:00 – 10:30a.m
Overview Presentation - “Status of Research on Medicinal
Ganja in Jamaica” - Dr Wendel Abel - Senior Lecturer in FMS Comm. Health & Psychiatry: Faculty of Medical Sciences – UWI.
10:30 – 10:50a.m
Short Paper Presentation - “Pioneering Medicinal Ganja
Development of Asmasol and Canasol”
Dr Albert Lockhart - Ophthalmologist – Lee’s Optimal
10:50 – 11:10a.m
Short Paper Presentation - “Medicinal Ganja: What it is and
the Way Forward for Jamaica and the Caribbean ” Mr Hawthorne Watson – Executive Director (Acting) Scientific
Research Council
11:10 – 11:30a.m
Short Paper Presentation - “Genetic Characterization of
Cannabis sativa L.”. - Dr. Wayne McLaughlin, Deputy Dean,
Basic Medical Sciences & Director, CARIGEN & CARITOX
11:30 – 12:00p.m
Short Paper Presentation - “Chemical Profiling of Cannabis
Sativa L” Mrs. Carole Lindsay, - Head of CARITOX
12:00 – 12:30p.m
Question and Answer Session
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12:30 – 1:30p.m
LUNCH
Topic: Status of Research on Marine and Various Natural Products in Jamaica
and the Region
1:30 – 1:50p.m
“Surfing the Seas for Marine-derived Therapeutic Agents” Dr. Winklett Gallimore - Department of Chemistry, University of
the West Indies
1:50 – 2:10p. m
“Anti-Proliferation Activity of Dibenzyl Trisulfide Isolated from
Petiveria Alliacea (Guinea Hen Weed)” - Dr Lawrence Williams
Research Consultant, SRC
2:10 – 2:30p.m
“Development of Exotic Teas from Local Natural Products” Ms Coleen Salmon - Research Scientist – SRC
2:30 – 2:50p.m
Question and Answer Session
2:50 – 3:00p.m
C O F F E E
B R E A K
Topic: Policy, Legislation and Regulation on Medicinal Marijuana and Natural
Products use in Jamaica
3:00 – 3:20p.m
“The Impact of Policy on the Development of a Vibrant
Medicinal Ganja and Natural Products Industry in Jamaica
and the Region” - Dr Charah Watson, Technical Director,
Biotech Research and Development Institute, Jamaica.
3:20 – 4:00p.m
“Is There a Policy on Natural Products in Jamaica and the
Caribbean?” - Mrs Sonia Copeland – Director of Health,
Promotion and Protection, Ministry of Health.
4:00 – 4:20p.m
“Proposed Policy on Medicinal Ganja in Jamaica” (Speaker to
be confirmed.)
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4:30 – 5:00p.m
Question and Answer Session
B R E A K
5:30 – 7:00p.m
Panel Discussion
Topic: “Ganja, Marijuana, Sensimilla, Hemp, Cannabis.... Is it really Jamaica’s
Green Gold?”
OUTSIDE BROADCAST
Panellists proposed
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Mr. Paul Burke
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Mr. Tony Verzura
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Wednesday, November 12
8:30 – 9:00
Registration
Topics : Investment Opportunities and New Businesses from Medicinal Ganja
and Natural Products (Concurrent)
9:00 – 9:45 a.m
Overview Presentation - “Building New Industries from Medicinal
Ganja and other Natural Products” – Mr. Courtney Betty – CEO,
Timeless Herbal Care Limited
9:45 – 10:05 a.m
Short Paper Presentation -“A Look at Market Research and Trends in
Medicinal Ganja and Natural Products.”
Ms Roselyn Fisher, General Manager, Marketech Limited.
10:05 – 10:25 a.m
Short Paper Presentation - “The Need for Public/Private Partnerships
in Investments in Natural Products”
Mr Anthony Freckleton, Jamaica Exotic Flavours and Essences Ltd.
10:25 – 10:30 a.m
Question and Answer Session
10:30 – 10:45 a.m
C O F F E E
B R E A K
11:05 – 11:25 p.m
Short Paper Presentation - “Oil Extraction - Products for Export”
Dr. Lyndon Johnson – Director, Technosol Limited, Jamaica
11:25 – 11:45p.m
Short Paper Presentation - “Developing a Cosmetic Industry for
Jamaica and the Region from Our Indigenous Natural Products”
Dr. Andre Jones – Director, Yono Industries Ltd, Jamaica
11:45 – 12:00 pm
Question and Answer Session
C O NC U R R E NT
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SESSION
9:00 – 9:45 a.m
11:45 – 12:00p.m
12:00 – 1 00p.m
Presentations from Young Scientists (Concurrent session)
Question and Answer Session
LUNCH
1:00 – 1:20p.m
Short Paper Presentation- “ Opportunities for Farmers: Consideration
Of Alternative Farming Techniques - Greenhouse, Tissue Culture,
Hydroponics Technologies in the Production of Medicinal Ganja and
other Natural Products in the Region”
Ms Jodi Spence & Mr Ryan Francis – Research Scientists – SRC
1:20 – 1:40p.m
Short Paper Presentation: “The Role of Insurance in Facilitating
Exotic Non-traditional Products” – Mr. Harold Wong, Senior
Underwriting Manager, Advantage General Insurance Company Limited
1:40 – 2:05 p.m
Short Papers Presentation “Protection and Intellectual Property
Issues Associated with Natural Products and Medicinal Ganja
Development” – Mr Marcus Goffe - Attorney – at – Law and ManagerTrademarks, Design and Geographical Indications – Directorate of JIPO.
2:05 – 2:25 p.m
Short Papers Presentation - “ Investment Opportunities for Machinery
and Equipment in Jamaica and the Caribbean ” Joint paper - Mr
Miguel Andrews – Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI)
Trinidad and Tobago & Dr Kavian Cooke – Director of Mechanical and
Industrial Engineering Dept., UTech, Jamaica.
2:25 – 3:00p.m
Question and Answer Session
3:00 p.m.
Closing Ceremony/Award of Young Scientist
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