An update on a number of the Company's 2017 goals includes the following:
(1) Planning for the 2017 Cannabis Science Gala is well underway and the Gala is scheduled to be held in the 4th quarter. Mr. Dabney will present his loyalty stock gifts to shareholders at the Gala.
(2) Cannabis Science's initiatives in the development of cannabinoid-based medicines for Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approval are moving forward, and the Company's collaboration with several leading universities and institutes is contributing significantly to this process.
(3) The Company's state-by-state initiatives are underway in California, where Cannabis Science has released several test products with outstanding usage reports. The Company is tracking observational studies and preparing to automate these studies as part of a national rollout.
(4) Cannabis Science's Native American land development deals are progressing significantly, with the initial round of planting underway and additional acreage to be seeded soon. The Company will announce significant developments with its NA cultivation centers shortly.
(5) The Company's educational initiatives have proven to be critical to many of its large-scale, economic land programs. These activities couple formal education programs with real-world, commercial activities through University research & development programs. The Company is very excited to update its shareholders on its progress, its new partnerships, and initiatives.
(6) Cannabis Science's Africa initiative is well underway. The Company has been invited to participate in the Constituency for Africa's Ronald H. Brown African Affairs Series in Washington, DC in September, and is planning to participate in the African Organization for Research & Training in Cancer (AORTIC) Conference in Rwanda in November. For both events, Cannabis Science will present its drug-development progress and expansion plans in Africa.
(7) The Company is developing a technology platform that will help link researchers and patients. This exciting initiative is expected to be launched in the 4th quarter and will be announced shortly.
(8) The Company has identified a number of new facilities for the manufacturing and distribution of its products, and is currently engaged in negotiations to acquire these facilities. This will enable Cannabis Science to increase its production capacity to meet current and expected demand for the Company's products.
(9) Cannabis Science's latest filings have been released and can be viewed at otcmarkets.com.
