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I have multiple. This is one of them.
I come from a background as a Ph.D. scientist who spent five years researching ligand-independent signaling of G protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs) in cell models. GPCRs are a large family of membrane proteins that play a crucial role in cellular communication and signal transduction. Early on in my research career, I was introduced to the world of GPCRs and learned that the CB1 receptor, a key component of the endocannabinoid system (ECS), was the most prevalent GPCR in the brain. This immediately intrigued me.
I later discovered that the CB1 receptor has a highly unique mechanism of action, modulating neurotransmitter release in presynaptic cells in a retrograde fashion, further piquing my curiosity. Realizing that this receptor is the most important component of a body-wide suprasystem that modulates our physiology, the endocannabinoid system, my life-long fascination was cemented.
This fascination led me to create ECS.education, with the goal of promoting comprehensive education about the ECS among healthcare professionals. I believe that understanding the ECS is crucial for advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care, which is why I’m passionate about fostering discussions and sharing knowledge through this forum.
This is a huge passion of mine and others like me. There are several medical cannabis patients who have done their research and now probably know more than their doctors. This is not to brag. It’s actually a shame. We don’t WANT to know more about the ECS than our doctors do! And it’s not just a UK or a US problem. There is a global epidemic of ECS-ignorant healthcare providers, very sick and tired patients, rampant cancer, immune disorders, and obesity, and a failing healthcare system that seems to put profits and patents over patients and quality of life! It is shocking that such a vital human physiological system is still not being taught in med schools let alone as part of a basic education for all high school students. Thank you for creating ECS.education, Dr. Broselid. I offer my advocacy suppport to your mission and will reach out to my network to help you promote this grass roots movement and turn it into a full blown global campaign. It may take a while but together, we can do it!
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