Where cannabinoid
research becomes
real products.
GCRC connects cannabinoid research, formulation, education and brand development to move plant medicine ideas into practical projects.
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- Consumer brands
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- Pharmaceutical trademarks
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- Research initiatives
Research, products and people, connected.
The Global Cannabinoid Research Center (GCRC) is a cannabinoid research, formulation and education organization. Each area informs the others, so what GCRC learns in research shapes the products it formulates and the programs it teaches.
Consumer Brands
A portfolio led by Researcher®, built on endocannabinoid system education and cannabinoid variety.
View brands 02Formulation Services
New product formulation and reformulation for cannabinoid brands, from concept to manufacturing readiness.
See services 03Research Initiatives
The Phytofood and Get Balanced® initiatives, structured survey studies and research collaboration.
Explore research 04Education
Endocannabinoid system and cannabinoid education for consumers, industry, brands and healthcare professionals.
Learn more 05Pharmaceutical Development
Five trademarks representing prototype concepts created for preclinical research and qualified partners.
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A GCRC brand
Open to partners
Researcher®
The endocannabinoid system is a signaling network found throughout the body that helps regulate many everyday functions. Researcher® is built around educating people on that system and on the variety of cannabinoids the hemp plant offers, not just one or two.
- ECS balance
- Acidic cannabinoids
- Minor cannabinoid variety
ECS Balance
Daily soft gel and tincture concepts designed around consistent use and cannabinoid variety.
The Foundation
Concepts centered on the acidic cannabinoids CBGa, CBDa and CBCa.
Minor Cannabinoid Complex
A broader spectrum of lesser known cannabinoids working together in one formula.
Partner with GCRC.
GCRC works with manufacturers, distributors, retailers, research sponsors and qualified pharmaceutical collaborators to bring research and brands forward.
Brands built on research, not trends.
Beyond Researcher®, GCRC develops brands for recovery, comfort, family wellness and topical care. Each one has a distinct purpose and audience.
Relaxation Recovery®
Zero THC support concepts, THC tolerance education and recovery routines for people who want to reset their relationship with cannabis.
- Reset Drops
- Balance Soft Gels
- Relax Formula
- Retail Education Kit
Thermonoids®
A cannabinoid free brand in development focused on education around cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) and gastrointestinal comfort.
- Topical transdermal
- Roll on
- Education and protocol kit
Genevieve’s Dream™
A CBGa led mission brand rooted in family and compassion, with day and night support concepts.
Learn moreTropical Topicals®
Plant based topical and wellness formats developed for daily skin and body care routines.
Learn morePhytoMend™
A phyto based support brand currently in development at GCRC.
Learn moreFrom a product idea to a formula a manufacturer can run.
GCRC develops new cannabinoid formulations and improves existing ones for brands across the cannabis and plant medicine industry, from tinctures and soft gels to topicals and drinks.
- New product formulation and prototype development
- Reformulation for taste, texture, consistency or compatibility
- Cannabinoid and ingredient selection, including minor and acidic cannabinoids
- Terpenes, flavor and delivery strategy
- Phyto food science and formulation
- Preparation for manufacturing handoff
Project inquiry
Tell us the product, the format and the goal.
Scope discussion
We agree the work, timeline and responsibilities.
Development
Ingredient selection, formulation and testing plan.
Prototype review
You evaluate the prototype and we refine it.
Manufacturing handoff
A formula ready for your production partner.
Our food should be our path to health.
GCRC research looks at how plants, nutrition and lifestyle support the body, and turns what it learns into education that people and professionals can use.
Research initiative
Phytofood Research Initiative
Hemp seed contains edestin, a protein found only in hemp, along with all twenty amino acids including the nine essential ones. The initiative studies hemp nutrition and phyto foods as a preventative approach for people at elevated risk of carcinogen exposure, such as firefighters, in collaboration with universities and research partners.
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Research initiative
Get Balanced® Research Initiative
A research relationship between GCRC and Nanobles built on structured survey studies with informed participant consent. Studies run on the Plant Chat® platform, and findings are reported as deidentified insight that brands and researchers can act on.
View the initiativeConsumers
ECS basics, cannabinoid literacy and understanding what is in a product.
Industry
Brand, retail, formulation and manufacturing communication.
Brands and products
Documented standards and review criteria for cannabinoid products.
Healthcare professionals
ECS literacy to support informed professional conversations.
Prototypes created for preclinical research.
GCRC holds five pharmaceutical trademarks. Each represents a research direction and prototype concept available for qualified pharmaceutical partnerships, sponsored development and formulation work.
Prevent®
Prototype research- Oncology
- Infectious disease
Genevex®
Prototype research- Pain management
- Spray delivery format
- Oncology
Indole-A™
Indole alkaloid solutions- Oncology
- Infectious disease
- Broader development
NANO®
Prototype research- Skin applications
- Hair growth
- Oncology
- Infectious disease
NANO CFP®
Preservative concept- Carcinogen free preservative concept
- Pharmaceutical formulation
These trademarks describe research directions and prototype concepts. They are not approved or marketed medicines, and their names do not establish clinical efficacy, safety results or regulatory approval.
Built on years of hands on work with patients.
Mike Robinson founded GCRC in 2018 after serving as Director of Consumer Affairs at the American Academy of Cannabinoid Medicine. He brings deep knowledge of cannabinoid formulation and practical experience supporting tens of thousands of patients as a cannabis compassion provider.
Community over competition, worldwide.
2018, Santa Barbara, California
Director of Consumer Affairs, American Academy of Cannabinoid Medicine
Multiple brands, provisional patents and registered trademarks
Plant health and plant based medicine for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical use
What is the Global Cannabinoid Research Center?
The Global Cannabinoid Research Center (GCRC) is a cannabinoid research, formulation, education and brand development organization founded in 2018 in Santa Barbara, California by Mike Robinson. It develops consumer brands such as Researcher®, provides formulation services to the cannabis industry, runs research initiatives and holds pharmaceutical trademarks for prototype concepts.
What does GCRC offer cannabis brands?
GCRC offers new product formulation and reformulation of existing products, including cannabinoid and ingredient selection, minor and acidic cannabinoid work, terpene and flavor development, delivery strategy, prototype development and preparation for manufacturing.
How can my company partner with GCRC?
GCRC works with manufacturers, distributors, retailers, research sponsors and qualified pharmaceutical collaborators. Each partnership pathway, and the brands open to partners, is explained on the Partnerships page.
Are the GCRC pharmaceutical trademarks approved medicines?
No. Prevent®, Genevex®, Indole-A™, NANO® and NANO CFP® represent research directions and prototype concepts created for preclinical research. They are not approved or marketed treatments.
How is GCRC connected to Nanobles and Plant Chat?
GCRC is the research and development partner of Nanobles Corporation. Together they run the Get Balanced® Research Initiative, which conducts structured survey studies through Plant Chat®, a research, education and survey platform.
What is the endocannabinoid system?
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a signaling network in the body made up of cannabinoid receptors, the body's own cannabinoids and the enzymes that make and break them down. Research suggests it helps regulate functions such as appetite, mood, memory, pain perception and immune activity.
Bring your project to the research table.
Partners, clients and research collaborators, tell us what you are building.