Riley Kirk

Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist, natural product chemist, and social media educator based in New Hampshire. Riley is passionate about cannabis education, sharing her research and insights on social media @cannabichem to a community of nearly 500k. She authored the book Reefer Wellness (2025), which provides informative and accessible information about all things cannabis, including how it affects the body, guidance on consuming cannabis, and tips for minimizing common side effects of consumption. Riley is also the host of the bi-weekly podcast, Bioactive, where she shares current news and research surrounding cannabis, psychedelics, toxins, pharmaceuticals, and other bioactive substances, and hosts special guests. She graduated with a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Rhode Island and is the co-founder of The Network of Applied Pharmacognosy.

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