Australian Centre for Cannabinoid Clinical and Research Excellence

Welcome to the Australian Centre for Cannabinoid Clinical and Research Excellence (ACRE), located in the beautiful city of Newcastle, New South Wales. At ACRE, we are dedicated to developing a national research and policy framework that ensures the quality and safety of medicinal cannabis use in our community.

As a National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence, ACRE is generously funded through the Centre of Research Excellence scheme. Our research team consists of experts in various fields, including public healthcare, pharmacovigilance, clinical pharmacology and drug development, clinical and basic human/animal research skills, as well as environmental and translational research.

Through our multi-disciplinary approach, we aim to gather the necessary information to inform best clinical practice and guide the government on the use of medicinal cannabinoids in Australia. Our team is committed to conducting rigorous research to ensure that the implementation of medicinal cannabis is evidence-based and safe for patients.

At ACRE, we provide access to a range of resources on medicinal cannabinoids. This includes the NSW Cannabis Medicines Prescribing Guidance, which offers interim information to support medical practitioners in prescribing cannabis medicines in New South Wales. Additionally, we offer a wealth of knowledge through our collection of book chapters, journal articles, editorials, commentaries, and reports contributed to and produced by our investigators and members.

We also keep you updated on Australian-based clinical trials in cannabinoids that are currently managed by ACRE Investigators and our Affiliated Researchers. By staying at the forefront of research, we aim to contribute to the growing body of knowledge surrounding medicinal cannabinoids and their potential benefits.

At ACRE, we are passionate about advancing the understanding and application of medicinal cannabinoids in Australia. Join us in our mission to ensure quality and safety in the use of medicinal cannabis, and explore the resources and information available on our website. We look forward to making a positive impact on the lives of patients and the healthcare community as a whole.