Dr. Patricia Di Ciano
Patricia Di Ciano is a member of the Driving Simulator Lab (DSL) within IMPHR. Comprised of 4 IMHPR Scientists, the DSL is committed to understanding the impact of cannabis on driving.
Patricia Di Ciano, PhD
Scientist, Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto
Collaborative Program in Neuroscience
Patricia.diciano@camh.ca
416 535-8501 x34002
Dr. Di Ciano has a number of projects completed or ongoing:
Safety of vaped cannabis: Pharmacokinetic differences between cannabis smoking and liquid vaping Examining the effects of cannabis on cognition and driving and blood THC levels
Examining the impact of legalization of cannabis for non-medical purposes on products available to the consumer
Combined and separate effects of cannabis and tobacco: Psychomotor, cognitive, subjective and physiological outcomes (CASE-CT)
Dose-dependent effects of cannabis on simulated driving in adults over 65 years of age
Association of cannabis edibles-induced impairment in simulated driving with THC in blood and saliva: Implications for road safety
Road safety impact of cannabis retail stores