Cannabinoids, the compounds found in Medical Cannabis, exhibit captivating effects that vary depending on the type of cancer cells. They play a role in restraining cancer cell growth, impeding tumour spread, and stimulating cell death, scientifically known as apoptosis.

From its inception within Flinders University, the Maxine Rava Foundation has steadily emerged as an independent entity, empowered to shape its research priorities and garner financial backing from the public sphere.

The lab’s main focus aligns with our research, and how we aim to uncover how the components influence cancer subtypes, inflammatory ailments, and disorders of the nervous system, encompassing conditions such as epilepsy, Alzheimer's, and sleep disorders.