Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Dr. Hemant Kumar Bid is a top educator in the field of Biotechnology and Medical Cannabis, where he uses his extensive background in biotechnology research and cannabinoid research to educate cannabis and biotechnology professionals and infuse the industry with science-backed legitimacy.

In addition to serving as a Program Director for the Morehouse School of Medicine (@TheMSMEDU) and teaching graduate students, Hemant also serves as a Scientific Advisor for Essentia Scientific, a company that delivers an array of cannabinoid product solutions, including acidic cannabinoids, with their patented water-as-solvent extraction technology.

During our conversation, we discuss:

* What are cannabinoid acids and how do they differ from the neutral cannabinoids
* Why have cannabinoid acids been traditionally overlooked in research and consumer products
* How THCA produces different effects than THC
* Why CBDA is more bioavailable and more potent than CBD
* How new extraction and stabilization techniques are helping make cannabinoids acids more accessible
* and more

Thanks to This Episode’s Sponsor: CANN (@cann-cannabischemistrysubd6391)

Since 2015, CANN has been building a strong network of scientists in the cannabis space to promote scientific innovation, safety, and development through education, research, and the empowerment of the scientific community. To learn more about what CANN has to offer please visit their website at www.cann-acs.org.

Additional Resources

* Essentia Scientific Website - essentiascientific.com
* Email Hemant – Hibid@msm.edu
* Submit Your Abstract for CannMed 26 - cannmedevents.com/apply
* Meet the CannMed 26 Advisory Board - cannmedevents.com/speakers