Meg Haney, PhD
@meghaney.bsky.social
Professor of Neurobiology at Columbia Psychiatry. Director of the Cannabis Research Laboratory. Placebo-controlled studies are my favorite.
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How bad is COVID now?
Current NB.1.81 feels much worse than a cold: sore throats, fevers, headaches, exhaustion, body aches. Flu is similar. Shots won’t make you bulletproof but slash risk of hospitalization + long-term complications.
We are currently experiencing a surge in cases.
Current NB.1.81 feels much worse than a cold: sore throats, fevers, headaches, exhaustion, body aches. Flu is similar. Shots won’t make you bulletproof but slash risk of hospitalization + long-term complications.
We are currently experiencing a surge in cases.
August 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
How bad is COVID now?
Current NB.1.81 feels much worse than a cold: sore throats, fevers, headaches, exhaustion, body aches. Flu is similar. Shots won’t make you bulletproof but slash risk of hospitalization + long-term complications.
We are currently experiencing a surge in cases.
Current NB.1.81 feels much worse than a cold: sore throats, fevers, headaches, exhaustion, body aches. Flu is similar. Shots won’t make you bulletproof but slash risk of hospitalization + long-term complications.
We are currently experiencing a surge in cases.
Check out this new review of preclinical, human lab, and clinical studies to advance treatment of cannabis use disorder, with recommendations on where the field might go next (hint: define efficacy by considering what patients are asking for in treatment, which is typically not abstinence)
Fun collaboration with @meghaney.bsky.social @cassiemoorephd.bsky.social @eliseweerts.bsky.social @carolinearout.bsky.social & Hannah Harris on pharmacotherapy for cannabis use disorder!
August 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Check out this new review of preclinical, human lab, and clinical studies to advance treatment of cannabis use disorder, with recommendations on where the field might go next (hint: define efficacy by considering what patients are asking for in treatment, which is typically not abstinence)
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i wrote an essay for @thetransmitter.bsky.social about what it feels like to serve on an NIH grant review panel (study section) right now
www.thetransmitter.org/craft-and-ca...
www.thetransmitter.org/craft-and-ca...
Fear and loathing on study section: Reviewing grant proposals while the system is burning
As grants are canceled, delayed and subject to general uncertainty, participating in study sections can feel futile. But it’s more important than ever.
www.thetransmitter.org
July 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
i wrote an essay for @thetransmitter.bsky.social about what it feels like to serve on an NIH grant review panel (study section) right now
www.thetransmitter.org/craft-and-ca...
www.thetransmitter.org/craft-and-ca...
Join us virtually on October 16-17 to learn more about the latest science re. cannabis/cannabinoids and the gut-brain access
🌿 Register Now: CMCR Symposium explores cannabis & gut-brain paradoxes. Virtual event Oct 16–17, free CME credits!
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#CannabisResearch
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July 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Join us virtually on October 16-17 to learn more about the latest science re. cannabis/cannabinoids and the gut-brain access
Symptoms often improve over time in RCTs. Without a placebo comparison, it’s impossible to tell what impact cannabis has on these symptoms.
📢 New in Cannabis & Cannabinoid Research: Haney et al. tested daily oral cannabis (300mg CBD:15mg THC) vs placebo for taxane-induced neuropathic pain.
🟢 Well-being improved
🔴 Cannabis worsened several outcomes vs placebo
📄 www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
@meghaney.bsky.social
🟢 Well-being improved
🔴 Cannabis worsened several outcomes vs placebo
📄 www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
@meghaney.bsky.social
July 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Symptoms often improve over time in RCTs. Without a placebo comparison, it’s impossible to tell what impact cannabis has on these symptoms.
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If you missed out on a spot at the other neuroscience/psychoactive drug GRCs this summer, we still have spots open at the Cannabinoid GRC with an exciting program ranging from clinical to pre-clinical to big data to society! Register today! grc.org/cannabinoid-... RT please!
June 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
If you missed out on a spot at the other neuroscience/psychoactive drug GRCs this summer, we still have spots open at the Cannabinoid GRC with an exciting program ranging from clinical to pre-clinical to big data to society! Register today! grc.org/cannabinoid-... RT please!
So grateful to receive this @cpddorg.bsky.social award in honor of my mentor, Marian Fischman-a pioneer in human lab models of #SUDs and a wonderful person. To be nominated by my former mentee, @zivacooper.bsky.social and colleagues @williamstoops.bsky.social and Sandy Comer made it very special.
June 26, 2025 at 9:16 PM
So grateful to receive this @cpddorg.bsky.social award in honor of my mentor, Marian Fischman-a pioneer in human lab models of #SUDs and a wonderful person. To be nominated by my former mentee, @zivacooper.bsky.social and colleagues @williamstoops.bsky.social and Sandy Comer made it very special.
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The findings at the recent trial and today's Columbia chaos is pushing me to the edge.
I just sent the following email...
I just sent the following email...
June 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The findings at the recent trial and today's Columbia chaos is pushing me to the edge.
I just sent the following email...
I just sent the following email...
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Trump's military parade will cost $25-45 Million dollars, while federal funding for science is slashed, public servants are fired, and life-saving programs are ended, presumably to save money. Got it. I'll be saying what I think about that at @indivisible.org #NoKingsDay tomorrow. #StandUpForScience
June 14, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Trump's military parade will cost $25-45 Million dollars, while federal funding for science is slashed, public servants are fired, and life-saving programs are ended, presumably to save money. Got it. I'll be saying what I think about that at @indivisible.org #NoKingsDay tomorrow. #StandUpForScience
Always a pleasure talking to the esteemed Dr. Igor Grant about cannabis science. Subscribe to this podcast!
🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️
Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) - In Episode 6 of High5, Dr. Grant talks with @meghaney.bsky.social from @columbiauniversity.bsky.social about how regular cannabis use can become problematic and lead to CUD.
🎧 Listen & subscribe! 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/wrmvrjoxgh
#High5Podcast
Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) - In Episode 6 of High5, Dr. Grant talks with @meghaney.bsky.social from @columbiauniversity.bsky.social about how regular cannabis use can become problematic and lead to CUD.
🎧 Listen & subscribe! 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/wrmvrjoxgh
#High5Podcast
May 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Always a pleasure talking to the esteemed Dr. Igor Grant about cannabis science. Subscribe to this podcast!
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This apparently has to do with the fact that Grants Management Specialists now have to justify every payment (not just every grant, but every reimbursement) and the process for managing this is not yet set up (or at least that it my current understanding)...
Second (takes deep breath)
It appears that PAYMENTS FOR ALL GRANTS THROUGH THE PAYMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ARE BEING FROZEN.
If this is correct, then no funds will be transferred to any grantee institution, at least at this time.
It appears that PAYMENTS FOR ALL GRANTS THROUGH THE PAYMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ARE BEING FROZEN.
If this is correct, then no funds will be transferred to any grantee institution, at least at this time.
a cartoon of a chicken with its mouth open and a drop of blood coming out of it
ALT: a cartoon of a chicken with its mouth open and a drop of blood coming out of it
media.tenor.com
April 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
This apparently has to do with the fact that Grants Management Specialists now have to justify every payment (not just every grant, but every reimbursement) and the process for managing this is not yet set up (or at least that it my current understanding)...
So grateful for the hospitality and overall great time that you showed me. I ❤️ Calgary
A bittersweet farewell to @meghaney.bsky.social after an amazing month of her as a visiting scholar with our cannabis & addiction research groups here at @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social. Lots of great interactions and collaborations with more to come! @mayoonthebrain.bsky.social @borglandlab.bsky.social
April 11, 2025 at 11:41 PM
So grateful for the hospitality and overall great time that you showed me. I ❤️ Calgary
Let’s go, Steve!!
April 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Let’s go, Steve!!
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From interview of Lee Bollinger, 1st Amendment scholar who served as dean of @UMichLaw, president of @UMich, and president of Columbia University.
www.chronicle.com/article/were...
www.chronicle.com/article/were...
March 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
From interview of Lee Bollinger, 1st Amendment scholar who served as dean of @UMichLaw, president of @UMich, and president of Columbia University.
www.chronicle.com/article/were...
www.chronicle.com/article/were...
leaving my blue bubble to drive across this ‘great’ country. Going to tally the middle fingers vs the thumbs up. Crossing a lot of enemy territory!
March 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
leaving my blue bubble to drive across this ‘great’ country. Going to tally the middle fingers vs the thumbs up. Crossing a lot of enemy territory!
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Love to see the Guardian state outright that continuing to block posting to the Federal Register is in violation of court orders. So who are we holding in contempt here? If there isn't another move to force compliance then what good is our legal system? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump halts medical research funding in apparent violation of judge’s order
Health department orders NIH to hold Federal Register submissions – critical step in process for funding studies
www.theguardian.com
February 23, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Love to see the Guardian state outright that continuing to block posting to the Federal Register is in violation of court orders. So who are we holding in contempt here? If there isn't another move to force compliance then what good is our legal system? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Today, my office is in court to keep up our efforts to stop Trump's National Institutes of Health funding cuts that will slow down lifesaving medical research.
We're urging the court to continue to block these funding cuts as we keep fighting this reckless abuse of power.
We're urging the court to continue to block these funding cuts as we keep fighting this reckless abuse of power.
February 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Today, my office is in court to keep up our efforts to stop Trump's National Institutes of Health funding cuts that will slow down lifesaving medical research.
We're urging the court to continue to block these funding cuts as we keep fighting this reckless abuse of power.
We're urging the court to continue to block these funding cuts as we keep fighting this reckless abuse of power.
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If the block on the Federal Register isn’t removed in the next few months, I fear a majority of labs will close within a year. This small procedural wrench has the power to kill US science indefinitely, losing an entire generation of discovery and innovation.
I had two grant proposals up for review in the NIH Bacterial Virulence (BV) study section. It was canceled without notice this morning.
Without those grants, my lab must close within a year.
And so the purge of scientific research in the US continues
🤬
#MicroSky 🦠🧫🧪🧬🔬
Without those grants, my lab must close within a year.
And so the purge of scientific research in the US continues
🤬
#MicroSky 🦠🧫🧪🧬🔬
February 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
If the block on the Federal Register isn’t removed in the next few months, I fear a majority of labs will close within a year. This small procedural wrench has the power to kill US science indefinitely, losing an entire generation of discovery and innovation.
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I've been stalking NIH Reporter to see if any new R01s fund at the 15% F&A rate, but... no new full R01s have funded since 2/10/2025, not a single R01 - across all of NIH - since 2/08. Only 18 grants have been newly funded - I am happy for the F31/F32/F30, R35, K99 trainees who have received $$.
February 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I've been stalking NIH Reporter to see if any new R01s fund at the 15% F&A rate, but... no new full R01s have funded since 2/10/2025, not a single R01 - across all of NIH - since 2/08. Only 18 grants have been newly funded - I am happy for the F31/F32/F30, R35, K99 trainees who have received $$.
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What these nihilistic vandals are doing to dismantle science & medicine—generations of expertise & public service & life improving benefits—is cultural revolution level national self harm. No foreign foe could inflict such brutal damage & senseless suffering on US so fast & effectively & unresisted.
February 15, 2025 at 4:10 AM
What these nihilistic vandals are doing to dismantle science & medicine—generations of expertise & public service & life improving benefits—is cultural revolution level national self harm. No foreign foe could inflict such brutal damage & senseless suffering on US so fast & effectively & unresisted.
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An absolutely scorching OpEd by Harold Varmus, Nobel laureate, on Trump's destruction of the vaunted US scientific & biomedical enterprise & on Trump's kooky picks to lead the US health & science agencies
Gift link to share far & wide
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/o...
Gift link to share far & wide
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/o...
Opinion | American Science is Under Attack (Gift Article)
The Trump administration hobbles research and endangers the public health.
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
An absolutely scorching OpEd by Harold Varmus, Nobel laureate, on Trump's destruction of the vaunted US scientific & biomedical enterprise & on Trump's kooky picks to lead the US health & science agencies
Gift link to share far & wide
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/o...
Gift link to share far & wide
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/o...
I guess all upcoming research grants need to be entitled ‘Rich, Fat, White Men: Factors influencing Their Superiority”
February 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I guess all upcoming research grants need to be entitled ‘Rich, Fat, White Men: Factors influencing Their Superiority”
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🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.
February 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.
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Updated list of companies committed to DEI
Costco, Meijer, Kroger, Giant Grocery, Ben & Jerry’s, Ulta, Macy’s, Old Navy, Nordstrom’s, TJ Maxx, GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…), Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans
Costco, Meijer, Kroger, Giant Grocery, Ben & Jerry’s, Ulta, Macy’s, Old Navy, Nordstrom’s, TJ Maxx, GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…), Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans
January 25, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Updated list of companies committed to DEI
Costco, Meijer, Kroger, Giant Grocery, Ben & Jerry’s, Ulta, Macy’s, Old Navy, Nordstrom’s, TJ Maxx, GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…), Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans
Costco, Meijer, Kroger, Giant Grocery, Ben & Jerry’s, Ulta, Macy’s, Old Navy, Nordstrom’s, TJ Maxx, GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…), Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans
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The entire website for the NIH Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) is very nearly stripped bare. This is so, so devastating. orwh.od.nih.gov/research/fun...
orwh.od.nih.gov
January 31, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The entire website for the NIH Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) is very nearly stripped bare. This is so, so devastating. orwh.od.nih.gov/research/fun...