Henry I.C. Lowe
Medicanja Limited, W.I
Biography
Henry Lowe, a scientist in medicinal chemistry, has contributed over 50 years in the fields of science, technology and health sciences nationally and internationally. He has earned the Order of Jamaica (2012), Commander of the Order of Distinction (1982), the Prime Minister’s National Medal in Science & Technology (2014), the Jamaica Observer Business Leader Award (2006) and the CCRP Living Legend Award (2012); and is the only Jamaican who is a member of the prestigious American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). He has discovered several bioactive molecules from Jamaican medicinal plants which are being developed for cancer therapy, diabetes and HIV/AIDS. He is also the holder of 3 patents in these areas. He has published over 22 books and has five in various stages of completion at this time. He has also published over 100 articles in the areas of science, technology and the health sciences for journals and the popular press. He was born in St. Andrew, Jamaica and was educated at Calabar and Excelsior High Schools, University of the West Indies, Mona (B.Sc. Hons.), University of Sydney (M.Sc.), Manchester University (Ph.D.), Bolton Institute of Technology England (Dip. Technical Education), Harvard University and M.I.T, U.S.A. (Post-Doctoral Studies). He is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, USA and Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Ethno-medicinal Chemistry, University of Technology, Jamaica.
Abstract
Abstract : Medicinal Cannabis/ Ganja for Prevention & Treatment: A Case for Pain Management