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UK: University of Reading professor joins Government drugs panel Natasha Adkins Get Reading Monday 08 Sep 2014 A professor from the University of Reading has been appointed to a government advisory panel on drugs. Professor Ben Whalley, a leading pharmacologist from the university’s School of Pharmacy, has been appointed to the Advisory Council for the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD). Prof Whalley is one of nine new members recruited by the Home Secretary, Theresa May, to the ACMD – an independent body which makes recommendations to government on the control of dangerous or otherwise harmful drugs. Prof Whalley specialises in the development of new drugs for hard-to-treat neurological disorders and has conducted cutting-edge research showing that a non-psychoactive chemical in cannabis could lead to more effective treatments for people with epilepsy. He said: “I am delighted to have been appointed to the ACMD and look forward to making a positive contribution to the council’s very challenging work.” Sir David Bell, University of Reading vice chancellor, said: “This is excellent news for Ben and for Reading. It shows yet again that our academics’ outstanding work is being recognised nationally.” The ACMD’s remit includes work on the misuse of medicines, recovery from alcohol and substance abuse and new psychoactive substances, or so-called legal highs’. http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/university-reading-professor-joins-government-7734085
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