Dr. Brad Douglass holds a doctorate in Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, an M.S. in Regulatory Science, and B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Neuroscience from the University of Southern California. Dr. Douglass possesses over a decade of professional experience in the pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, and cannabis industries. Prior to devoting his attention to the cannabis industry in 2013, he developed fine-chemical and active pharmaceutical ingredient applications using continuous flow reaction design before acting as an FDA Affairs consultant focused on the regulation of food, drugs, and dietary supplements. Over the past six years, Dr. Douglass has served in a variety of roles related to cannabis and hemp including; Scientific Director of a state-certified cannabis laboratory, Manufacturing Controls and Formulation Consultant, Director of Advanced Botanical Strategy, and VP of Regulatory Affairs. Dr. Douglass is a tireless advocate for a utilitarian approach to cannabis regulation that borrows principles from existing regulatory frameworks, believing that this will help side-step pitfalls.