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CNBC, Discovery Channel and National Geographic to Cover Dr. Robert Melamede and Richard Cowan of Cannabis Science Whom are Speaking at 'The Marijuana Conference' in New York City on Oct. 25 & 26
Last update: 10/21/2010 8:58:00 AM

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Oct 21, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Cannabis Science, Inc. (CBIS), a pioneering US biotech company developing pharmaceutical cannabis products, is pleased to announce the upcoming coverage by CNBC, Discovery Channel and National Geographic for the speaking engagement of Dr. Robert Melamede, Cannabis Science, Inc., President & CEO, along with panelist discussions with Richard Cowan, Cannabis Science, Inc., Director & CFO, at "The Marijuana Conference" in New York City.
The Marijuana Conference (), organized by Dealflow, will take place October 25 & 26. It is being called "the first non-biased event in the industry." It will "cover all of the business and investment issues, and the pros and cons of legalization, offering in-depth analysis from a wide array of experts."
Film crews from CNBC, Discovery Channel and National Geographic will be in attendance, and will be filming and using footage from the event in upcoming documentaries about the industry.
Dr. Melamede noted, "It is with great pleasure that I can participate in this convention. As November 2 approaches, this national exposure will help the greater cause of legalization of medical marijuana and the ending of decades of ignorance and unwarranted fear as the value of medical marijuana is rediscovered and supported by thousands of peer reviewed scientific articles and the personal experience of hundreds of thousands of medical marijuana users".
CNBC anchor Trish Regan has been added to the agenda as the moderator for the panel discussion titled "Entrepreneurial Vision: The Business of Marijuana". Richard Cowan, Cannabis Science CFO, will be one of the panelists.
Richard Cowan, Cannabis Science CFO, commented "This conference is an excellent opportunity to introduce Cannabis Science to the New York financial community."
Ms. Regan is the host of the CNBC documentary "Marijuana Inc." and the upcoming sequel. CNBC will be covering the event as part of the documentary.
Other speakers include:
Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Director, Harborside Health Center
Lester Grinspoon, MD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Trish Regan, CNBC Anchor, Host of "Marijuana Inc."
Andrea Barthwell, Former Deputy Director for Demand Reduction, Executive Office of The President
Jill Lamoureux, Boulder County Caregivers & CDS Management Services
Joel W. Hay, PhD, Professor of Pharmaceutical Economics & Policy, University of Southern California
Senator Joshua Miller (D), Rhode Island State Senate
Jeffrey A. Miron, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Economics, Harvard University
David E. Smith MD. Founder, Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic
About Cannabis Science, Inc.
Cannabis Science, Inc. is at the forefront of pharmaceutical grade medical marijuana research and development. The Company works with world authorities on phytocannabinoid science targeting critical illnesses, and adheres to scientific methodologies to develop, produce and commercialize phytocannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products. In sum, we are dedicated to the creation of cannabis-based medicines, both with and without psychoactive properties, to treat disease and the symptoms of disease, as well as for general health maintenance.
Forward Looking Statements
Forward Looking Statements; This Press Release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. A statement containing works such as "anticipate," "seek," intend," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "project," "plan," or similar phrases may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Some or all of the events or results anticipated by these forward-looking statements may not occur. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include the future U.S. and global economies, the impact of competition, and the Company's reliance on existing regulations regarding the use and development of cannabis-based drugs. Cannabis Science, Inc. does not undertake any duty nor does it intend to update the results of these forward-looking statements.

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