Pause Pain & Wellness is proud to announce that Dr. Kirk L. Kinard has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the newly established Mississippi Medical Cannabis Research Program at the University of Mississippi. This prestigious appointment follows Gov. Tate Reeves’s recent signing of groundbreaking legislation that provides funding and support for medical cannabis research across the state.
The Advisory Board will play a pivotal role in guiding the program’s strategic direction, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving advancements in cannabis research. Dr. Kinard’s appointment marks a key milestone for Pause Pain & Wellness and the broader medical cannabis community, as the board will help shape the future of Mississippi’s medical cannabis framework.
The program, created through legislation championed by Sen. Kevin Blackwell and several of his colleagues, aims to explore cannabis’s therapeutic potential for patients suffering from a variety of medical conditions. Dr. Kinard’s expertise in patient care and cannabis therapies will help drive the state’s efforts to advance scientific understanding, improve patient outcomes, and increase access to vital information for healthcare providers and patients.