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Wednesday, 06/12/2019 12:08:16 AM

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 12:08:16 AM

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Aurora Cannabis and UFC® Join Forces to Advance CBD Research, Education, and Product Development

EDMONTON, May 21, 2019 /CNW/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. ("Aurora" or the "Company") (NYSE: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabis worldwide, and UFC®, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization, are excited to announce an exclusive, multi-year, multi-million dollar, global partnership that is expected to significantly advance further clinical research on the relationship between 100% hemp derived Cannabidiol (CBD) products and athlete wellness and recovery, with a view to accelerating CBD product development and education.


The research will be conducted at the UFC's Performance Institute in Las Vegas, Nevada, in collaboration with UFC's sports performance team, as well as with athletes who choose to participate in the studies. Clinical studies will focus on pain management, inflammation, injury/exercise recovery, and mental well-being. Aurora's research will be led by Dr. Jason Dyck, Professor at the University of Alberta and a Canada Research Chair in Molecular Medicine. He also serves as an indendent director on the board of Aurora Cannabis, where he provides valuable oversight for the Company's scientific efforts.




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https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/aurora-cannabis-and-ufc-r-join-forces-to-advance-cbd-research-education-and-product-development-816294325.html

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