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Cannabinoids in Neurodevelopment (CANDID)

A research division housed within the Wayne State University School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences

Mission Statement

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Hilary Marusak, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of
Psychiatry and
Behavioral Neurosciences

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Our mission is to drive impactful discoveries that inform evidence-based treatments, promote healthy development, and support community health and well-being.

We aim to advance understanding of cannabis, cannabinoids, and the endocannabinoid system through rigorous research focused on their effects on human brain development and mental health.

Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences Hilary Marusak, Ph.D., serves as director of the division.

Our short-term goals are to . . .

Build a collaborative research network

ImageUnite multidisciplinary researchers and students across campus to strengthen research capacity on cannabis, cannabinoids, and their roles in neurodevelopment and health.

 

Foster new collaborationsImage

Establish partnerships that will lead to new research initiatives, training programs, and opportunities for center or program grants.

 

Host seminars and guest speakersImage

Organize internal seminars and invite external experts to present on cannabis, cannabinoids, and development, enhancing WSU’s reputation in this field.

 

ImageLaunch collaborative pilot projects

Initiate pilot studies that serve as a foundation for securing larger NIH grants.

 

 

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Support CANDID

Help us advance science, education, and public health.

The Division of Cannabinoids in Neurodevelopment (CANDID) at Wayne State University is committed to understanding how cannabis and cannabinoids affect brain development and mental health across the lifespan.

Your donation supports:

  • Groundbreaking research on the impact of cannabinoids during critical developmental windows

  • Education for youth, families, clinicians, and policymakers

  • Community outreach to promote informed, science-based decisions

  • Training the next generation of cannabinoid researchers and public health leaders

Every gift—large or small—makes a meaningful impact.

👉 Donate to CANDID

Thank you for investing in research that informs safer, healthier communities.