Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D.

BIOACTIVE

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Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist and educator. She obtained her Ph. D. in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in natural product chemistry, studying the traditional and contemporary uses of hundreds of medicinal plants. She is currently an assistant associate professor at the University of Rhode Island, has worked as an immunology scientist in the biotech industry, and works in the cannabis industry studying the chemical complexity of cannabis smoke. Riley is also the co-founder of the cannabis research and education non-profit organization called the Network of Applied Pharma...

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Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D.

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Science

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

We Launched a Cannabis Research Nonprofit! #NAPTIME w/ Dr. Miyabe Shields 03.11.2023

This weeks episode is all about our newly launched Cannabis research nonprofit called the Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP). Miyabe and I co-founded this non-profit to expand the community's voice in scientific research surrounding cannabis and other natural medicines. We currently have 2 studies underway and we just published our first paper on CBG use for anxiety. TODAY we released what we...

The Science of Smell with Twinkle Paryani from Abstrax Tech 27.10.2023

Weed has an unmistakable and iconic smell. There has been various research that highlights the different molecules responbsible for the smell like volatile sulfur compounds (VSC's) as well as terpenes contributing to the smell. Today I am talking with Twinkle Paryani who is one of the reproach and development scientists at Abstrax to learn more about this research and what it means for consumers....

The Biology & Chemistry of Fall (with Jake) 20.10.2023

Fall is our favorite season in New Hampshire. We are almost done with preserving the garden, and we get to witness mother nature preparing for a long cold winter. Animals and plants prepare in different ways, and that is the focus of this episode. Jake is a wildlife biologist and together we discuss: - why leaves fall off trees - why leaves are such bright colors in some places - why hunting seaso...

Gut Inflammation, Women's Health & More with Dr. Mary Clifton 06.10.2023

This episode features Dr. Mary Clifton, MD. Dr. Clifton is a physician, a best selling author, a cannabis advocate, a social media educator & more. In this episode Dr. Clifton and Dr. Kirk discuss some aspects of medicinal cannabis including endometriosis, Crohn's Disease (& other inflammatory gut conditions), eating disorders and other topics. Thank you to the amazing Patreon's who asked question...

Cannabis Mindset with Phil Stille 29.09.2023

With any substance we use regularly, wether it be weed, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine or something else it's important to evaluate your relationship with it and make sure its adding value to your life. Todays episode is with Phil Stille who has struggled with his relationship with cannabis in the past and has learned ways to be kinder to himself and to cannabis via changing his mindset. I came acros...

Finding and Utilizing Elderberries (Sambucus nigra) 11.09.2023

On this episode I am joined by my other half Jake. We have a very dynamic relationship as he studies wildlife biology and I study natural product chemistry. Jake works as a wildlife biologist, and a large portion of his job involves evaluating habitat types... which is relevant for todays episode. We will do many other episodes with Jake in the future. Apart from his day job as a biologist, Jake a...

Cannabis Cultivation Research with Dr. Allison Justice and Ashley Manning 01.09.2023

In this episode Riley talks with Dr. Allison Justice and Ashley Manning at The Hemp Mine/ The Cannabis Research Coalition (CRC). The three discuss some research the team is doing on the dry and cure process for cannabis, where we see research going, and some exciting news for the Hemp Mine. If you are interested in purchasing some products or learning more about these efforts, learn more from thei...

Cannabis and Pregnancy with Megan Mbengue 25.08.2023

Nothing in this podcast is medical advice, we recommend talking to a physician before starting or stopping any medication or herbal product. Women have been using cannabis during pregnancy for centuries, and continue to do so today. There is evidence that the number of women using cannabis is increasing with increased access and legal infrastructure. In this episode Riley talks with RN, Megan Mben...

Naturopathic Medicine with Dr. Josh Corn (ND) 18.08.2023

Nothing in this podcast is medical advice, this is information presented as personal opinion. Always contact your personal medical professional(s) before adding/changing your medicine. In this episode Riley talks with Dr. Josh Corn. Josh is a naturopathic doctor living and practicing out of Vermont. Dr. Corn takes an integrative and holistic approach to medicine. We discuss barriers to education a...

How Cannabis Works in the Body (Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System, ECS) 11.08.2023

A deep dive into why THC and Cannabis have SO MANY MEDICINAL BENEFITS. In this episode Riley describes the different components of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and the reason why we have this system in the body. Learning about the ECS can not only help you understand cannabis better, but its an important subject to learn as humans because this system is so important in the body. This podcast i...

Psychedelic Science with Chris Witowski from Psilera 07.08.2023

NOTHING DISCUSSED IN THIS PODCAST IS MEDCAL ADVICE In this weeks episode of Bioactive Riley (@cannabichem) talks with Chris Witowski the CEO and cofounder of the biotech company Psilera investigating new psychedelic substances for the treatment of conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Chris discusses the general pipeline for how Psilera goes about investigating new drug candidates as well...

Cannabis and Anxiety 28.07.2023

Nothing in this video is medical advice. Talk with your doctor before starting any new medications and if you have any serious health issues. In this episode Riley dives into the science behind cannabis and anxiety. For some people cannabis can help get rid of their anxiety but for others it can make it worse. We are going to discuss dosing, tolerance, set/setting, cannabinoids, terpenes and more....

Evaluating Synergies in Nature with Dr. Nadja Cech 21.07.2023

Join the Bioactive Community: patreon.com/cannabichem Nothing in this podcast is medical advice, ask your doctor before trying any new products. For centuries indigenous cultures have revered the power of natural products and in more recent years scientists have noted the chemical synergies of natural products. However, it can be VERY difficult to study these chemical synergies because to complete...

Finding Quality CBD Products with Kyle Jones 14.07.2023

DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this podcast is medical advice, ask your doctor before trying any new products. Not all natural products are safe nor effective and should be heavily researched before ingesting. CBD is one of the most popular supplements on the market. There are so many options that it can be difficult to figure out which one may be right for you. Today on the podcast we have Kyle Jones, th...

Introducing Bioactive & Dr. Riley Kirk 07.07.2023

The first episode isn't a reallll episode, but it is a topic I have had requested A TON of times. This is an introduction to the podcast and a little more information about host of the podcast, Riley Kirk. She explains her research and education journey that led to the creation of this pod and what the goals are of this podcast moving forward. Next week will be the first full episodes with the fir...

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