Alumni, current students, faculty, and staff of the Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics (MCST) graduate program are invited to attend the first MCST Reunion hosted by the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy in Baltimore, Md.
The MCST Inaugural Reunion will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (20 North Pine Street, Baltimore, MD 21201).
Below is the draft agenda, registration form, and information on locations, directions, parking, and accommodations. The deadline to register is Sept. 14, 2024.
Agenda
8:30–9:15 AM: Registration, Breakfast, and Morning Yoga (Pharmacy Hall Atrium and Gallery)
9:15–9:45 AM: Welcome Remarks and Agenda Setting (PH N103)
- Sarah L.J. Michel, PhD, dean and professor of pharmaceutical sciences, UMSOP
- Andy Coop, PhD, associate dean for graduate programs and professor of pharmaceutical sciences
- Leah Sera, PharmD, MA, BCPS, MCST program co-director and associate professor of practice, sciences, and health outcomes research
9:45–10:45 AM: Presentations (PH N103)
- Steph Sherer, founder and president, Americans for Safe Access
- Shanetha Marable, MS '22, executive director, Veterans Initiative 22
10:45–11:00 AM: Coffee break (PH N103)
11:00 AM–Noon: Alumni Networking: “Connections around the Room” (Atrium)
Noon–1:15 PM: Lunch and Networking (Atrium/Gallery)
1:15–2:15 PM: Presentation
- David Vaillencourt, MSc, founder, S3 collective, ASTM (PH N103)
2:15–2:30 PM: Break
2:30–3:00 PM: MCST Career Resources (PH N103)
- Jessica Bartron, MS '24
3:00–4:00 PM: Alumni Networking (Atrium)
4:00–6:00 PM: Reception (Atrium/Gallery)
Location, Directions, and Parking
Nearest Airports:
- Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) (10 miles from School of Pharmacy)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (60 miles from School of Pharmacy)
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (42 miles from School of Pharmacy)
Nearest Amtrak Station:
Baltimore Penn Station (3 miles from School of Pharmacy)
Driving Directions:
Attendees can find driving directions, as well as a campus map, on the University's website.
Parking:
Information about available parking garages and visitor parking is also available on the University's website.
Please note that the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is a drug free campus. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of drugs is prohibited at UMB.
Local Accommodations
If you are traveling from out of town, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy suggests securing accommodations at one of the hotels on this list. These hotels offer a preferred UMB rate. Please request the University of Maryland Preferred Rate when making your reservation. If you are interested in staying at an Airbnb contact Dr. Leah Johnson at dr.leahrj@gmail.com.
*Note: The MCST Fall Symposium is Sept. 27, 2024, at the Universities at Shady Grove. If you would like more information, please indicate so on the registration form, and Drs. Sera and Johnson will follow up with you.
Registration
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