LAS VEGAS, Oct. 19, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (OTCQB:VRCI) Verde Science, Inc., is a leading Pharmaceutical Research and Development Company that maintains a strong collaboration with leading scientists and pharma companies to create and test pharmaceutical formulations for optimal dosage and delivery mechanisms. Verde Science is pleased to announce that Dr. Juan R. Sanchez-Ramos of the University of Florida has joined Verde Science as a consultant to lead the research team for the study of a cannabis preparation in the treatment of Huntingtons Disease.
Dr. Juan R. Sanchez-Ramos is a distinguished researcher in the field of Neurotoxicology and Parkinsons Disease. Dr. Sanchez-Ramos is Professor in the Department of Neurology and the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology, is the Vice Chair for Research for the Department and holds the Helen E. Ellis Endowed Chair for Parkinson’s Disease Research.
Dr. Sanchez-Ramos graduated with his PhD from the University of Chicago in 1976 and has since been involved in cutting edge studies and has been a prolific publisher of research in medical journals over the last 27 years. Dr. Sanchez-Ramos has been involved in many neurotoxicology studies of various narcotic derivatives and is a lead researcher in the field of Parkinsons Disease in the U.S. He holds numerous patents for devices and delivery systems for treatment and cellular repair. Dr. Sanchez-Ramos has personally consulted for a large number of projects, foundations and companies including Elan Pharma, SmithKline Beecham and Lundbeck Inc.
Dr. Juan Sanchez-Ramos has previous experience in clinical studies of Huntington’s Disease as well as the effects of Cannabinoids for the treatment of movement disorders. Dr. Sanchez-Ramos will be leading the Verde research team and will be attending this year’s Huntington Study Group Conference (http://huntingtonstudygroup.org/) being held from October 21-24, 2015 at the Grand Hyatt, Tampa Bay, FL.
Harp Sangha, CEO of Verde Science commented, “We are pleased to have Dr. Juan Sanchez-Ramos consult with us for this important field of research. We truly cannot overstate how Dr. Sanchez-Ramos’ experience with directing, managing and participating in clinical studies will greatly benefit the effectiveness of the planned study.”
About Verde Science, Inc.
Verde Science, Inc. (OTCQB:VRCI) is an early stage pharmaceutical organization that has built a research team focused on developing a portfolio of cannabinoid prescription medicines to meet patient needs in a wide range of medical conditions. Verde’s scientists have identified a number of promising areas in which to begin its immediate R&D program. The Verde Science team of inter-disciplinary researchers includes scientists in Bioprocess Engineering, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Neurology and Medical Genetics that is focused on a streamlined approach to the development of innovative treatment protocols aimed at improving lives capturing considerable market share.
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