Cannabis Science Inc. - 2015

Cannabis Science Signs Gary Blick, MD and Proceeds With CS-TATI-1 for HIV and Kaposi Sarcoma Drug Development Program

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Cannabis Science Signs Gary Blick, MD and Proceeds With CS-TATI-1 for HIV and Kaposi Sarcoma Drug Development Program

Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTC PINK: CBIS), a U.S. Company specializing in cannabis formulation-based drug development, is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Gary Blick, MD to their Scientific Advisory Board. The Company is currently focused on the development of novel therapies to treat HIV and HIV-related Kaposi Sarcoma with its CS-TATI-1 preclinical drug in development by utilizing Cannabinoid based formulations.

Dr. Gary Blick will join the Cannabis Science Scientific Advisory Board adding his expertise in HIV to a list of members including Dr. Roscoe Moore, former US Assistant Surgeon General, and Mark Wainberg, Ph.D., Director of the McGill University AIDS Centre at the Montreal Jewish General Hospital and Professor of Medicine and of Microbiology at McGill University, along with several other noted and successful FDA drug developers.

Last week at the IAS 2015 ( www.ias2015.org ) conference in Vancouver, approaches to HIV TAT inhibition were extensively discussed by a global audience of scientists and clinicians. Currently, CBIS is the only commercial entity pursuing development of an HIV TAT inhibitor and is currently collaborating with leading investigators at multiple academic institutions.

"Dr. Blick will enhance the Company's CS-TATI-1 development program with his extensive background in HIV clinical research. Cannabis Science is impressed by Dr. Blick's commitment to people living with HIV and his outstanding history of dedication to advancing treatment of AIDS for the majority of the pandemic. We welcome him to our Scientific Advisory Board and look forward with anticipation to assisting Cannabis Science accomplish the necessary steps towards regulatory submission," stated Chad S. Johnson, Esq., Director, COO & General Counsel, Cannabis Science Inc.

Dr. Gary Blick has over 30 years of experience as an HIV provider and has cared for more than 3,500 patients living with HIV. He is the Medical & Research Director of Circle Care Center and has been the Principal Investigator for over 110 clinical research trials. Dr. Blick has authored/co-authored more than 155 medical manuscripts and scientific presentations in the field of HIV. His work has been published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases (JID), Journal of AIDS (JAIDS), AIDS, Clinical Infectious Diseases, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Lancet, and many other renowned peer-reviewed medical journals.

"The global HIV antiretroviral market is currently valued at $15.5 Billion per annum. The prospects of a HIV TAT Inhibition has been examined by more than 2,000 academic papers as a predictive means of addressing HIV drug resistance. The HIV TAT protein is essential for the virus to reproduce and is related to the activation of KSHV and HIV related cancer and continues to present high rates of mortality for patients globally. We look forward to addressing this concern with our CS-TATI-1 drug development program," concludes Mr. Raymond C. Dabney, President & CEO Cannabis Science Inc.

About Cannabis Science, Inc.
Cannabis Science, Inc. takes advantage of its unique understanding of metabolic processes to provide novel treatment approaches to a number of illnesses for which current treatments and understanding remain unsatisfactory. Cannabinoids have an extensive history dating back thousands of years, and currently, there are a growing number of peer-reviewed scientific publications that document the underlying biochemical pathways that cannabinoids modulate. The Company works with leading experts in drug development, medicinal characterization, and clinical research to develop, produce, and commercialize novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment for illnesses caused by infections as well as for age-related illness. Our initial focus is on skin cancers and neurological conditions.

Mark Wainberg, Ph.D., Joins Cannabis Science's Scientific Advisory Board; Cannabis Science Presents Further Dimensions of CS-TATI-1 Discovery Platform at 8th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis

2018-06-11T17:35:19+00:00

Mark Wainberg, Ph.D., Joins Cannabis Science's Scientific Advisory Board; Cannabis Science Presents Further Dimensions of CS-TATI-1 Discovery Platform at 8th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO--(Marketwired - Jul 23, 2015) - Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTC PINK: CBIS), a U.S. company specializing in the development of cannabis-based medicine and related consulting, is pleased to announce today the addition of Mark Wainberg, Ph.D., Director of the McGill University AIDS Centre at the Montreal Jewish General Hospital and Professor of Medicine and of Microbiology at McGill University.

Dr. Wainberg holds a prestigious place in the history of the HIV field. His laboratory at the McGill University AIDS Center primarily studies HIV reverse transcriptase, the molecular basis for drug resistance, and gene therapy. He received a B.Sc. from McGill University in 1966 and a Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1972, and did his post-doctoral research at Hadassah Medical School of the Hebrew University. Dr. Wainberg and his collaborators were the first to identify the antiviral capabilities of 3TC in 1989 and test the drug in patients. 3TC was among the first antiretroviral drugs approved for the treatment of HIV.

From 1998 to 2000, Dr. Wainberg served as President of the International AIDS Society. He was Co-Chair of the XVI International AIDS Conference and is a past president of the Canadian Association for HIV Research. Dr. Wainberg is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the International AIDS Society and Editor of Retrovirology. He has been an editor on publications including the Journal of Human Virology, Journal of Leukocyte Biology, International Antiviral News, AIDS Patient Care and STDs, Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases and AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses.

In 2001, Dr. Wainberg was made an Officer of the Order of Canada, Canada's highest civilian honor, for his "major contributions to the study and treatment of HIV/AIDS." In 2005, he was commissioned as an Officer of the National Order of Quebec, an order of merit bestowed by the government of the Province of Quebec. In 2000, he was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. In 2008, Wainberg was named a Chevalier de Légion d'honneur, the highest honor given by France.

Dr. Wainberg's life-long contribution to the field of basic and applied science in HIV research brings unprecedented value to the Company's continued efforts to accelerate the preclinical development of the mechanistic, cellular and immune-biology of CS-TATI-1. Roscoe M. Moore, Jr., D.V.M., Ph.D., D.Sc., Assistant U.S. Surgeon General (Retired), Special Senior Advisor to Cannabis Science and member of the Company's scientific advisory board, stated, "We welcome Dr. Wainberg's addition to the scientific brain trust of Cannabis Science. This appointment occurs at a critical moment, as federal support for cannabinoid research has experienced a definitive increase, encouraging commercial enterprises like CBIS to enhance current development efforts to discover further nuances in the mechanistic biology of THC and CBD based therapeutics that can address disparities in a range of inflammation based diseases."

AIDS treatment activist Timothy Ray Brown, Co-Founder of the CURE for AIDS Coalition, stated, "The use of cannabinoids as therapeutics for HIV is an interesting avenue of research that I believe should be fully investigated to determine the extent that they may benefit people living with HIV." The data presented at the 2015 IAS Pathogenesis Conference clearly positions the development of TAT Inhibitors of HIV to be of the foremost priority in the search for new targets to inhibit HIV replication.

Cannabis Science presents further dimensions of CS-TATI-1 discovery platform at 8th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention. Recent articles on CS-TATI-1 have appeared in A&U magazine and HIV + on the developments of CS-TATI-1 and data from peer reviewed presentations at the 29th International Conference on Antiviral Research (ICAR) and at the 2014 Developing Antiretroviral Therapy Conference. ViroStream, www.virostream.com, produced video segments at ICAR on the use of cannabinoids as anti-inflammatories for HIV driven cytokine elevation. These video segments capture the endorsement of key opinion leaders, including Dr. Wainberg, and will be presented on the CBIS website.

Raymond Dabney, Director, President and CEO of Cannabis Science, Inc., stated, "The IAS Pathogenesis in Vancouver this week closely followed our presentation at ICAR 2015 this past May. Recent developments in R&D of CS-TATI-1 by our collaborators and scientific staff have made significant progress towards clinical characterization of the therapeutic indexes of our lead compound activity to satisfy our initial regulatory submission of preclinical data. We are grateful to have the opportunity to further the discussion of the necessity of supporting further investigations of cannabinoid-based therapeutics to address viral driven inflammation at IAS 2015."

About IAS 2015
The 8th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2015) was held at the Vancouver Convention Centre on 19-22 July 2015 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This biennial forum is the largest open scientific conference on HIV/AIDS related issues and gathered some 6,000 delegates from across the globe. IAS 2015 is organized by the International AIDS Society (IAS), in partnership with the University of British Columbia (UBC) Division of AIDS, based at St. Paul's Hospital, Providence Health Care. The Division was created in 2007 to bring together, enhance and expand the research, training, service delivery and administration that have evolved over the last two decades within the UBC Department of Medicine and Providence Health Care.

About Cannabis Science, Inc.
Cannabis Science, Inc., takes advantage of its unique understanding of metabolic processes to provide novel treatment approaches to a number of illnesses for which current treatments and understanding remain unsatisfactory. Cannabinoids have an extensive history dating back thousands of years, and currently, there are a growing number of peer-reviewed scientific publications that document the underlying biochemical pathways that cannabinoids modulate. The Company works with leading experts in drug development, medicinal characterization, and clinical research to develop, produce, and commercialize novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment for illnesses caused by infections as well as for age-related illness. Our initial focus is on skin cancers, HIV/AIDS, and neurological conditions. The Company is proceeding with the research and development of its proprietary drugs as a part of this initial focus: CS-S/BCC-1, CS-TATI-1, and CS-NEURO-1, respectively.

CBIS is seeking collaboration with other industry leaders in joint development of cannabinoid-based therapies.

About ViroStream
ViroStream is a medical education company that brings together Key Opinion Leaders related to the HIV/AIDS field from around the world discussing the most relevant topics to understand the progress of clinical research from around the world. ViroStream has an initial focus on improving clinical competency focused on clinical and scientific development by the biotechnology industry related to HIV/AIDS: www.virostream.com

About the Cure for AIDS Coalition
The Cure for AIDS Coalition is a public benefit corporation whose sole mission is to find a cure for AIDS and was initially formed as an initiative of the Timothy Ray Brown Foundation of the World AIDS Institute. Since the announcement of the Coalition, it was decided to make the Coalition its own organization with a clear mission and focus. The first project of the Coalition is the creation of the "Cure Report". The Coalition seeks to unite, educate, raise awareness and advocate for full funding for research for a cure. It is to be made up of a network of organizations, corporations, institutions, governments, foundations and individuals all dedicated to the goal of finding a cure for HIV. Through the full engagement of these groups in the United States and worldwide, the Coalition will accomplish its cure mission. For more information, please see this link: www.cureaidsreport.org/cure-for-aids-coalition.

Forward-Looking Statements
This Press Release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. A statement containing words such as "anticipate," "seek," intend," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "project," "plan," or similar phrases may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Some or all of the events or results anticipated by these forward-looking statements may not occur. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include the future U.S. and global economies, the impact of competition, and the Company's reliance on existing regulations regarding the use and development of cannabis-based drugs. Cannabis Science, Inc., does not undertake any duty nor does it intend to update the results of these forward-looking statements. Safe Harbor Statement. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a 'safe harbor' for forward-looking statements. Certain of the statements contained herein, which are not historical facts are forward looking statements with respect to events, the occurrence of which involved risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements may be impacted, either positively or negatively, by various factors. Information concerning potential factors that could affect the company are detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Cannabis Science, Inc. Initiates the Scientific Validation of the Biological Impact of Cannabinoids in Order to Better Define the Therapeutic Mechanism of Action Using Biochemical, Cell, and Genetic Approaches

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Cannabis Science, Inc. Initiates the Scientific Validation of the Biological Impact of Cannabinoids in Order to Better Define the Therapeutic Mechanism of Action Using Biochemical, Cell, and Genetic Approaches

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO--(Marketwired - Jul 17, 2015) - Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTC PINK: CBIS), and a key member of its scientific advisory board, Harold C. Smith, Ph.D., Professor in Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Oncology and the Center for RNA Biology at the University of Rochester, School of Dentistry and Medicine, have prepared the blueprint for establishing basic science exploration and explanation for medicinal benefits associated with cannabinoid products. The goal will be evaluate, through scientific proven methods, cellular responses to cannabinoids that can be correlated and eventually directly ascribed as the 'drug-targets'.

"We are entering an era of legalizing cannabis for medicinal purposes and yet unlike most prescribed drugs, we do not understand how and why these products work," says Dr. Smith. "On the other hand, drug discovery and drug development across the globe follows, and in fact, demands adherence to a set of metrics for data collection based on rigorous scientific testing using state-of-the-art methods. These tests seek to proof which molecules (targets) in cells drugs are interacting with, establish proof-of-concept for the therapeutic value of the drug and assess the dosing, metabolism and potential toxic sides effects that may be associated with treatment."

There is a unique opportunity that rigorous scientific proofs may help diminish the stigma of 'pot' that has held back access to therapeutic cannabis. Dr. Smith has been conducting research since 1976 and has had his own research laboratory at the University of Rochester since 1986 were he has made contributions to research on cancer, heart disease and HIV [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Smith_(scientist)]. His expertise and leadership in biochemistry has led to the establishment of national recognized research, teaching and training programs at the University. In 2003 he founded OyaGen, Inc, a drug discovery and development company in Upstate New York focused on identifying novel drug targets for HIV [http://www.oyageninc.com/]. Dr. Smith is the author of more than 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts and reviews during his career, exceeding 10,000 citations.

Dr. Smith received his Ph.D. from SUNY at Buffalo, following BS and MS degrees from Purdue University and an MA degree from SUNY at Buffalo. Dr. Smith also held post-doctoral positions in biochemistry at SUNY at Buffalo followed by three post-doctoral positions in biochemistry, pharmacology, and medical genetics, respectively, at Baylor College of Medicine.

In addition, Dr. Smith is the Founder, President and CEO of OyaGen, Inc., a biotech company in Rochester, New York developing novel therapeutics for infectious disease and cancer. OyaGen has raised in excess of $10 million from venture capital and grants.

Dr. Smith stated, "It feels like the sun may be rising, lighting up a new opportunity for scientific discovery. As a life long explorer and member of the scientific advisory board of CBIS, I hope to bring over 30 years of research experience and high tech thinking to the platform for the commercialization of CS-TATI-1 and CS-S/BCC-1."

"We are honored to have Dr. Smith on our Scientific Advisory Board at Cannabis Science. Dr. Smith's broad experience in multidisciplinary biological research and professional development of therapeutics are consistent with the goals of the Company. This new scientific validation program is proof of Dr. Smith's tremendous and valuable contribution to the Cannabis Science team as we move forward in our drug development programs," stated Mr. Raymond C. Dabney, President & CEO, Co-Founder, Cannabis Science Inc.

About CS-TATI-1
Cannabis Science's research of CS-TATI-1 will be targeted to newly diagnosed patients infected with drug resistant virus, treatment experienced patients with drug-resistant HIV strains, and those intolerant of currently available therapies. Cannabis Science will be pursuing a wide range of NIH based Federal Research Programs such as RO1's, PO1's and SBIRS which exist to support preclinical development of target validation and proof of concept studies. These studies will be implemented through collaborations with leading scientific institutions. Cannabis Science will also be pursuing other clinical research collaborations including the AIDS Clinical Trials Groups (ACTG), the Canadian AIDS Trial Network (CATN) and the European AIDS Trial Network (EATN).

About CS-S/BCC-1
Cannabis Science is currently working to develop preclinical investigations of CS-S/BCC-1 treatment of basal and squamous cell carcinomas. The Company has begun preclinical investigations, which are being initiated in Europe for Squamous/Basal Cell carcinomas and Kaposi's sarcoma based on inhibition of carcinogenicity utilizing cannabinoids that have been demonstrated in recent studies to significantly affect tumor necrosis.

About CS-NEURO-1
In 2013, Cannabis Science submitted patent application N2010968 in Europe entitled "Composition for the Treatment of Neurobehavioral Disorders". The subject of the patent is development of cannabinoid-based formulations to treat a variety of neurobehavioral disorders, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety. The first formulation of CS-NEURO-1 in the series of neurobehavioral disorder-targeted products is in pre-clinical development with promising clinical results. We intend to use the invention in food products through a licensing agreement with a partner company and move forward contemporaneously with pharmaceutical grade development in Europe and North America.

About Cannabis Science, Inc.
Cannabis Science, Inc. is at the forefront of cannabinoid research and development for unmet medical needs. The Company works with leading experts in HIV drug development, medicinal characterization, and clinical research to develop, produce, and commercialize Phytocannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products.

Forward Looking Statements
This Press Release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. A statement containing works such as "anticipate," "seek," "intend," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "project," "plan," or similar phrases may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Some or all of the events or results anticipated by these forward-looking statements may not occur. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include the future U.S. and global economies, the impact of competition, and the Company's reliance on existing regulations regarding the use and development of cannabis-based drugs. Cannabis Science, Inc. does not undertake any duty nor does it intend to update the results of these forward-looking statements.

Cannabis Science Signs Research & Distribution Agreement for California and Announces Guidance for Its New Product Releases in California and International Cannabinoid Research Operations

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Cannabis Science Signs Research & Distribution Agreement for California and Announces Guidance for Its New Product Releases in California and International Cannabinoid Research Operations

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO--(Marketwired - Jul 16, 2015) - Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTC PINK: CBIS), a U.S. company specializing in the development of cannabis-based medicine and related consulting, is pleased to announce guidance in regards to its State-by-State initiatives, including its new product releases.

On the forefront are the California new product releases. The Company has signed a research and distribution agreement with Cannabis Science Research Foundation (CSRF). The CSRF will be responsible for the release and distribution of the CBIS products for its initial State-by-State initiatives in California. The CSRF distribution agreement is due to the committed focus CBIS has on its federal drug development program. As a result of this new agreement with CSRF the Cannabis Science Patient Access Center will be moved to the CSRF website as well.

Please visit:

http://cannabisscienceresearchfoundation.org

http://cannabisscienceresearchfoundation.org/research/product-research

http://pac.cannabisscienceresearchfoundation.org

CSRF will be responsible for all of the CBIS State-by-State initiatives followed by Colorado, Washington, and subsequent States as scheduled products become available for distribution. The much-anticipated California release includes new extract products that will be the first in line and scheduled for release next week in California. This first batch of extracts will be followed by the second batch consisting of pill type capsules for oral consumption. These initial products will be available in a variety of dosage strengths, and subsequent products will be released in succession throughout the State of California.

About Cannabis Science, Inc.
Cannabis Science, Inc., takes advantage of its unique understanding of metabolic processes to provide novel treatment approaches to a number of illnesses for which current treatments and understanding remain unsatisfactory. Cannabinoids have an extensive history dating back thousands of years, and currently, there are a growing number of peer-reviewed scientific publications that document the underlying biochemical pathways that cannabinoids modulate. The Company works with leading experts in drug development, medicinal characterization, and clinical research to develop, produce, and commercialize novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment for illnesses caused by infections as well as for age-related illness. Our initial focus is on skin cancers, HIV/AIDS, and neurological conditions. The Company is proceeding with the research and development of its proprietary drugs as a part of this initial focus: CS-S/BCC-1, CS-TATI-1, and CS-NEURO-1, respectively.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Press Release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. A statement containing words such as "anticipate," "seek," intend," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "project," "plan," or similar phrases may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Some or all of the events or results anticipated by these forward-looking statements may not occur. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include the future U.S. and global economies, the impact of competition, and the Company's reliance on existing regulations regarding the use and development of cannabis-based drugs. Cannabis Science, Inc., does not undertake any duty nor does it intend to update the results of these forward-looking statements. Safe Harbor Statement. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a 'safe harbor' for forward-looking statements. Certain of the statements contained herein, which are not historical facts are forward looking statements with respect to events, the occurrence of which involved risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements may be impacted, either positively or negatively, by various factors. Information concerning potential factors that could affect the company are detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Cannabis Science Brings CS-TATI-1 to the FDA with Historic Collaborative Drug Development Deal With IGXBio and Its GenePro®, a DNA-Based Immunotherapeutic that Recently Received FDA Approval to Enter into Human Trials

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Cannabis Science Brings CS-TATI-1 to the FDA with Historic Collaborative Drug Development Deal With IGXBio and Its GenePro®, a DNA-Based Immunotherapeutic that Recently Received FDA Approval to Enter into Human Trials

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTC: CBIS), a U.S. company specializing in the development of cannabis-based medicine and related consulting, has announced a Historic Collaborative Drug Development deal with IGXBio and its GenePro®, a DNA-based immunotherapeutic that recently received FDA IND approval to enter into human trials. The companies intend to develop a joint protocol to demonstrate potential synergistic effects of their respective drug candidates in HIV, as well as potential new drug candidates.

Mr. James Laufenberg, President and CEO of IGXBio, stated, "I am very excited about this collaboration with Cannabis Science, a company based on our own values of serving the unmet needs of HIV positive patients. The GenePro® technology has been published in over 150 scientific journals. GenePro® is intended to promote an anti-HIV immune response to facilitate virus control in HIV-infected subjects. The pre-clinical development to date has been largely funded by $21 million in NIH grants. Our collaboration with Cannabis Science is designed to create new products for clinical development and commercialization in addition to utilizing GenePro® in a Phase I/IIa clinical trial."

"Inflammation is the body's immune response to HIV that occurs at even low levels of HIV replication. It is a major contributor to the co-morbidities that promote morbidity and mortality in people with HIV, despite successful antiretroviral therapy such as heart disease, bone disease and cancers. If inflammation can be lowered or eliminated along with HIV viral replication it will successfully improve the health and extend the lives of HIV-positive people. By partnering CS-TATI-1 and GenePro® we believe this is possible," stated Dr. Roscoe M. Moore, Jr., DVM, MPH, Ph.D., DSc., Former Asst. US Surgeon General and Cannabis Science Special Senior Advisor and Member of the Company's Scientific Advisory Board.

"The collaboration between IGX Bio and CBIS is intended to help provide new insights into the role of inflammation and therapeutic vaccination of HIV as a critical step for optimizing effective treatments for AIDS patients in various resource settings. These studies will provide a scientific evaluation of GenePro® and CS-TATI-1 to demonstrate the enhanced potential of therapeutic vaccination and the anti-inflammatory effects of cannabinoids to deter disease progression in AIDS patients unable to achieve control HIV replication," stated Mr. Raymond C. Dabney, Cannabis Science, Inc., President & CEO, Co-Founder.

About IGXBio
IGXBio is a privately held clinical stage biotechnology company developing advanced DNA immunotherapies for HIV infection, based in Fairway, KS, USA. The Company's lead product candidate, GenePro®, is an immune-therapeutic generating non-infective viral like particles by incorporating a proprietary DNA lentiviral composition that yields high levels of gene expression and non-infectious HIV protein production, inducing robust antibody and cellular immune responses. Published data in non-human primates has demonstrated production of CD8+ memory cells similar to those produced by Elite Controllers of HIV. These are individuals who represent a small percentage of the population who control HIV progression without having therapeutic drugs on board. GenePro® has an open IND and ready to advance to human trials.

CBIS Expands Licensing Deal with Purple Haze Properties as it Launches 'Jimi's Cannabis Collection' Today at the Chicago 'Marijuana Business Conference and Expo'

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CBIS Expands Licensing Deal with Purple Haze Properties as it Launches 'Jimi's Cannabis Collection' Today at the Chicago 'Marijuana Business Conference and Expo'

VISIT ANDREW PITSICALIS, CEO OF PURPLE HAZE PROPERTIES, TODAY IN CHICAGO, REPRESENTING INDIVIDUAL & JOINT MEDICINAL PRODUCTS CREATED WITH CBIS FOR 'JIMI'S CANNABIS COLLECTION' INCLUDING GENETIC STRAINS & PRODUCTS

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTC: CBIS), a U.S. company specializing in cannabis formulation-based drug development and related consulting, today announced that Purple Haze Properties CEO Andrew Pitsicalis will be representing individual and joint medicinal products created with CBIS for "Jimi's Cannabis Collection" including genetic strains and products at the Chicago "Marijuana Business Conference and Expo." Cannabis Science and Purple Haze Properties are working together to launch exciting lines of quality cannabis products using scientific genetics and creating an education platform to share information from doctors and patients around the world about the advances of cannabis research.

Purple Haze Properties will be launching its concept of the Purple Haze Lounges worldwide and will be looking at Denver and Los Angeles for the first ground breaking locations and then Jamaica and Vancouver, B.C, as potential international future locations. These 20,000 sq. ft. "Ultra Lounges" will have a concert hall, restaurants, VIP memberships and charity foundation with themed social areas. We want to give the patron and performer an amazing cultural experience. The property will utilize the best music and video technologies and have some of the finest functional glass art ever seen.

Making its debut is the launch of Jimi's Cannabis Collection, a lifestyle brand dedicated to the greatest guitarist in rock and roll history. We decided to launch our brand at the "Marijuana Business Conference and Expo" today in Chicago, "America's oldest and largest national cannabis trade show." Purple Haze Properties is launching Jimi's Cannabis Collection of strains, edibles, and medical CBD topical creams, lotions and throat spray. The medical line will aid in relieving symptoms, such as pain management for throat issues, scars, burns and skin cancer. Jimi's three divisions will cover major areas of the cannabis industry. "Jimi's Genetix" is the division for strains and concentrates. "Jimi's Edibles" is the division of consumable products and "Jimi's Meds" is for non-psychoactive, CBD & Cannabinoid, pharmacy grade, topical throat, and pain management solutions.

Cannabis Science will help Purple Haze educate people by having kiosks in the facilities to educate self-medicating patients, to inform about historical cannabis diagnosed ailments and conditions. The high tech kiosk displays will provide educational access to consumers in regards to historical prescriptions, historical and relative strain and dosage for ailments. It will also provide the public with historical and scientific information about cannabinoids and other elements contained in the plant. This up to date information provided by CBIS will inform the patron about advances in research that are allowing cannabis to battle crippling diseases we face today.

As Cannabis Science does not support smoking as a delivery mechanism or advocate for recreational use, CBIS will help Purple Haze Properties in the creation of pharmaceutical grade CBD products for Jimi's Cannabis Collection. The goal is to help those patients find a natural alternative to pharmaceutical drugs prescribed today. Jimi's Cannabis Collection will be giving a portion of its proceeds from sales of its products to help in scientific research to help find effective treatments for AIDS, various cancers, PTSD, and other health traumas. These donations from Jimi's Cannabis Collection will go to CBIS, Cannabis Science, Inc. CBIS takes advantage of its unique understanding of metabolic processes to provide innovative treatment options for unmet medical needs.

Purple Haze Properties CEO and President Andrew Pitsicalis stated, "We are very pleased to be working with Cannabis Science and licensing our brand to additional companies worldwide. We will license to those who have the legal rights to produce, cultivate and dispense cannabis in medical or recreational states nationwide. We also have plans to expand to over 25 countries, which have legalized or decriminalized Cannabis."

The option to license the Brand by state and territory is now available. The brand's platform will give fans of Hendrix the great energy, spirit, and vibration that Jimi gave to the world in his music. Patients will be able to scan in QR codes on product packaging for "cool, free give-aways" of Jimi Hendrix T-shirts, art and merchandise. If you're interested in licensing a territory or one of the branded product lines or for more information, contact Purple Haze Properties at 1-800-291-3239 or Email inquiries to purplehazeprop@gmail.com.

About Cannabis Science, Inc.

Cannabis Science, Inc., takes advantage of its unique understanding of metabolic processes to provide novel treatment approaches to a number of illnesses for which current treatments and understanding remain unsatisfactory. Cannabinoids have an extensive history dating back thousands of years, and currently, there are a growing number of peer-reviewed scientific publications that document the underlying biochemical pathways that cannabinoids modulate. The Company works with leading experts in drug development, medicinal characterization, and clinical research to develop, produce, and commercialize novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment for illnesses caused by infections as well as for age-related illness. Our initial focus is on skin cancers, HIV/AIDS, and neurological conditions. The Company is proceeding with the research and development of its proprietary drugs as a part of this initial focus: CS-S/BCC-1, CS-TATI-1, and CS-NEURO-1, respectively.

Cannabis Science (CBIS) Accepted To Present at ICAR 2015

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Cannabis Science (CBIS) Accepted To Present at ICAR 2015

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTCQB: CBIS), a U.S. company specializing in the development of cannabis-based medicine and related consulting, is pleased to announce the acceptance of its presentation next month at the 28th International Conference on Antiviral Research (ICAR) in Rome, Italy.

"We are happy to see this important conference supporting and enabling exposure to the scientific community of the prospective health benefits that cannabinoids have in diseases such as HIV and AIDS," stated Roscoe M. Moore, Jr., D.V.M., Ph.D., D.Sc., Assistant U.S. Surgeon General (Retired), Special Senior Advisor to Cannabis Science, Inc.

"The Company's presentation at ICAR in Rome provides more validation of our scientific approach to cannabinoid-based drug development, particularly in the context of the HIV pandemic, and highlights the acumen of our first class team of experts," said Raymond C. Dabney, Co-Founder, President and CEO of Cannabis Science, Inc.

The peer-reviewed presentation accepted by the ICAR conference committee is a review of peer-reviewed literature finding numerous benefits of cannabinoids in Kaposi sarcoma and HIV. The "poster" concludes that "[f]urther research on the clinical utility and consequences of cannabinoids is necessary to identify new opportunities for cannabinoid-based drug development for HIV patients to target insults to endothelial and microglial cells. Further research on cannabinoids is anticipated in addressing HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder, suppressing inflammatory cytokines and latent pools of resting viremia in macrophages and other cell lines that are currently representing global challenges to HIV eradication."

The International Conference on Antiviral Research, which takes place on May 11 to May 15, 2015 at the Parco dei Principi Hotel in Rome, Italy, is an annual gathering of biologists, chemists and clinicians interested in antiviral therapeutic and prevention agent research and development. ICAR is sponsored by the International Society of Antiviral Research. Topics discussed at the conference include: medicinal chemistry, virus replication, host cell-virus interactions, virus latency, new target identification, biochemistry and mechanism of action, mechanisms of viral drug resistance, assay development, in vitro evaluation, animal models, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, and clinical trials.

Cannabis Science (CBIS) Names Investor Relations Veteran Of Leading Companies To Head Its Investor Relations Initiatives

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Cannabis Science (CBIS) Names Investor Relations Veteran Of Leading Companies To Head Its Investor Relations Initiatives

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTCQB: CBIS) today announced it has entered into a one-year agreement with Derwin A. Wallace to provide financial and investor relations services for the Company. Mr. Wallace will focus on developing and expanding the Company's financial communications with the institutional and retail investment communities and initiate coverage from research analysts through a comprehensive financial and investor relations program.

"I am committed to putting all of my financial and operational resources to work to help expedite company processes, and I am looking forward to speaking with our shareholders about the multiple drug development programs, product releases and patient education systems strategies in motion," said Mr. Wallace.

"I expect my efforts should help speed up project results and grow the operational cash flow in a faster time frame," he added. "A number of key projects are underway, such as the Spain and California product releases, Netherlands pre-lab discussions, London, Italy and Africa drug development projects, Coloradoand Washington State formulation releases, and Michigan State and NY State initiatives. Projected potential revenues reflect these projects. That, coupled with smart strategic moves the Company is making, indicates the future of medical cannabis is here, and all this doesn't even 'scratch the surface' of the real growth potential of this Company."

Mr. Raymond C. Dabney, President & CEO of Cannabis Science, Inc., said the new agreement "reflects our commitment to our shareholders to create shareholder value by setting into motion the $5M – $25M and larger capital raises required to take the Company and our suite of products to the next level. With so much going on in the world of medical cannabis and such rapid change, investors and analysts need to be able to make rapid, educated decisions. Adding Mr. Wallace to the team is our most significant, recent step in accomplishing just that, and Mr. Wallace has the experience and expertise to help us tell our story in a professional and transparent manner."

Prior to contracting with Cannabis Science, Mr. Wallace accumulated more than 15 years of investor relations experience at companies including Home Depot, Cox Cable, First Data, and ResCare. As an investor relations professional, Mr. Wallace has extensive experience communicating with and educating institutional investors, retail investors and research analysts, including those interested in the medical cannabis industry. In 2014, Mr. Wallace decided to bring his investor relations experience to the cannabis sector and assisted in creating the Cannabis Investor Conference and founded the Cannabis Investor Webcast. Mr. Wallace holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Keller Graduate School of Management and a Bachelors of Science in Accounting from DeVry University.

"The drug development and contemplated growth programs that are underway strongly suggest a path of events and milestones of immense proportions," said Mr. Wallace. "The multitude of projects the Company has underway is spellbinding to say the least, categorizing and creating a timeline is the only way to stay adequately informed. It is astounding the amount of work this Company has put in over the years to get to this point, and it inspires me to join an organization with that level of commitment."

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After Unveiling Its Products At Premiere Global Cannabis Event, Cannabis Science, Inc. Reports Strong Customer Interest

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After Unveiling Its Products At Premiere Global Cannabis Event, Cannabis Science, Inc. Reports Strong Customer Interest

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Choosing to present its products to the world at this year's Spannabis Fair, held March 20-22 in Barcelona, Spain, Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTCQB: CBIS) immediately began meeting with representatives of businesses and organizations interested in providing the products to their customers from across Spain.

"It was a huge success," stated, Mr. Mario S. Lap, European President of Operations. "This is the initial exposure we want for the successful launch of our brand in Europe letting the world know about us and our product pipeline. We are very excited to be in a position to simultaneously release our products in several new consumer spaces enabling us to now take orders on a wholesale level."

Over three days, Spannabis 2015 attracted an estimated 50,000 visitors from around the world - and it was a very busy event for Cannabis Science. While Mr. Lap was taking initial product orders and meeting with prospective customers, the company's multilingual European operations team answered numerous questions about Cannabis Science and its products from private individuals and companies and organizations from across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

"Interest in the company and our products was tremendous," said Mr. Lap. "I have met with a significant number of new prospective customers and a number of our targeted area representatives responsible for purchases for their respective Companies, all of whom are interested in our products in some form or another."

Under current Spanish regulatory structures, attendees interested in the product consisted of three main types of clientele:

Cannabis companies that provide growing solutions, lighting and seeds that are now emerging to play an important part in the medical cannabis sector.

Membership-only Spanish cannabis social clubs. In 2013, nearly 170,000 Spaniards started consuming cannabis. Cannabis Science sees this as a large addressable market that can be educated about the benefits of medical cannabinoid formulations and medicines.

Organizations run by patients and doctors seeking to provide quality cannabinoid-based medical products to patients across Spain.

Spanish media coverage: http://www.lamarihuana.com/spannabis-2015-reportaje-fotografico/

Cannabis Science (OTC PINK: CBIS) to Be a Featured Guest on "Your Money's Worth" National Radio Show, Tonight From 5-7 PM (EST) on 1470 AM, WWNN Radio South Florida, as Well as Live Internet Streaming

2018-06-13T18:38:05+00:00

Cannabis Science (OTC PINK: CBIS) to Be a Featured Guest on "Your Money's Worth" National Radio Show, Tonight From 5-7 PM (EST) on 1470 AM, WWNN Radio South Florida, as Well as Live Internet Streaming

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO--(Marketwired - Dec 18, 2015) - Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTC PINK: CBIS), a U.S. company specializing in the development of cannabis-based medicines, will be a featured guest tonight on "Your Money's Worth," a long-running radio show hosted by business and sports broadcaster, Mick "The Mixter" Bazsuly. The radio show will air from 5:00pm to 7:00pm EST tonight, and can be heard on 1470AM WWNN, South Florida or live streaming on www.wwnnradio.com & www.amp2.tv.

"We are focusing this particular show on the cannabis industry, both from the explosive growth of this industry and the legalization for medical usage as well as recreational use in America," said Bazsuly. "The benefits of cannabis use for the treatment of some diseases cannot be contested."

CEO Raymond C. Dabney will speak to the company's progress over the past year as well as the overall strategy and goals for the upcoming year. This will include discussion on drug development, the growing management team, corporate initiatives, and ongoing research. The direct studio phone line will be available for investors and the general public to call in to ask their questions live.

The phone number to reach the studio is 1-888-565-1470. Callers with questions are encouraged to call in between 5:00pm and 7:00pm EST to ask their questions. The show can be heard live on 1470AM, WWNN in Southern Florida or online at www.wwnnradio.com as well aswww.amp2.tv

"We are excited to have the opportunity to speak with everyone, answer their questions directly, and share what we have been working so diligently on for the past year," said Dabney.

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