Thomas A. Clobes, PhD

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Thomas A. Clobes holds a B.S. in Biology, another B.S. in Psychology, an M.S. in Administration, another M.S. in Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics, and a Ph.D. in Health Sciences. After spending over 20 years in healthcare, he transitioned to a full-time academic role. His research focuses on attitudes and stigmas toward medical cannabis and their impact on patient access. He lives in Southern California with his wife and three young-adult children.

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