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Michael DeVillaer

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Assistant Professor (Part-Time)Psychiatry & Behavioural NeurosciencesMcMaster University

Research

Research areas, by share of publications

Research areas are derived from OpenAlex topics of their publications.

From the 150 most recent of 215 publications.

01

Cannabis Legalization in Canada: Success or Failure?

DeVillaer M

2025First author
02

Cannabis Legalization in Canada: Success or Failure?

DeVillaer M

2025First author
03

Cannabis Legalization in Canada: Success or Failure?

DeVillaer M

2025First author
04

Cannabis Legalization in Canada: Is it a Safe Supply?

DeVillaer M

2024First author
05

Cannabis Legalization in Canada: Success or Failure?

DeVillaer M

2024First author
06

Cannabis Legalization in Canada: Success or Failure?

DeVillaer M

2024First author
07

Cannabis Legalization in Canada: Success or Failure?

DeVillaer M

2024First author
08

Colonization of drug policy through regulatory capture: Cannabis legalization in Canada

DeVillaer M

2024First author
09

Buzz Kill: The Corporatization of Cannabis

DeVillaer M

2023First author
10

Cannabis Legalization in Canada: Is it a Safe Supply?

DeVillaer M

2023First author

Research institutes and memberships

  • Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research (Joint Institute)
  • Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research (PBCAR)
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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Dear Professor DeVillaer, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Cannabis Legalization in Canada: Success or Failure?" (2025), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]
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