Natasha Shumka is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background and a passion for the cannabis industry. With a Bachelor's degree in Science, she has developed a deep understanding of the scientific principles that underpin the field of cannabis testing and analysis.
In her earlier years, Natasha worked as a welder, honing her skills and learning the trade. She also worked as a lab assistant, gaining experience in laboratory techniques and procedures.
Natasha's passion for the cannabis industry led her to become a Quality Assurance Person (QAP) in the field. She has extensive knowledge of cannabis regulations and has been responsible for ensuring compliance with Health Canada's regulations in her role.
Aside from her work in the cannabis industry, Natasha is an avid runner and outdoor enthusiast. She loves spending her free time exploring the great outdoors, whether it's hiking, camping, trail running and spending time with her kids. Her love for fitness and activity has also led her to participate in marathons and other athletic events.
One of Natasha’s greatest strengths is her ability to connect with people. Her networking skills are unmatched, and she is always willing to lend a helping hand. Her positive attitude and outgoing personality make her a pleasure to work with.
Natasha's diverse background and interests have helped shape her into a well-rounded individual with a unique perspective on life. She is constantly seeking new challenges and experiences to broaden her horizons and further her personal and professional growth. She brings a unique perspective and a can-do attitude to everything she does. With her drive, determination, and passion for life, Natasha is sure to continue making a positive impact in her community and beyond.
Overall, Natasha Shumka is a highly skilled and dedicated professional with a diverse range of talents and interests. Her passion for the cannabis industry and commitment to quality and compliance make her a valuable asset to any team.
This three-year project aims to develop the optimal media formulations and transformation process to generate the highest-value cannabis plants in the market. We have examined the response of different cannabis genotypes to tissue culture media formations to develop tissue culture media formulations tailored for cannabis genotypes. We will be evaluating upon flowering of the rooted clones of the selected tissue culture plants, flowers should have equal to or better yield and potency than traditional clone production and cultivation of cannabis plants.
Another goal of this project is to develop a genetic transformation procedure for cannabis from callus and/orprotoplast regeneration optimization. This protocol will be used to increase pathogen resistance and improve quality traits like yield in cannabis plants.
Abstract: First, the project will focus on the genetic structure of a subset of Klonetic's extensive germplasm collection by conducting a large genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) experiment and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) data analyses. Second, the project will perform phenotypic analyses at the CLS (Canadian Light Source) to quantify important biochemical and agronomic traits associated with trichomes and seed formation.
Description: Due to longstanding restrictions, our basic knowledge of Cannabis is far behind other crops (Clarke and Merlin 2017). Hence, many of the claims made by the industry regarding the various applications of Cannabis require advanced molecular, pharmaceutical, and agronomic research, all of which require an in-depth understanding of its evolutionary history, genetic structure, biochemical variability, and reproductive diversity. This research proposed here provides a roadmap combining modern genomics tools to establish a solid business model for cannabis genetic improvement to cater to future needs of the medical and recreational market in Canada.
Abstract: An integrative research project aimed at studying the pollen generated by a core set of Cannabis accessions is proposed The project will develop phenotypic analyses of pollen at the CLS whereby both surface and internal structures can be qualified and quantified. The project will focus on identifying X and Y chromosomes carrying pollen, as this could be used in a sorting procedure for the directed breeding of female plants.
Description: Medicinal cannabis is a treasure trove of phytochemicals with more than 110 different cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids. Major phytoactive compounds of interest are delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) and cannabidolic acid (CBDA) for their medicinal effects. Varying profiles of THC, CBD, and terpenes with a range of 20-30% total cannabinoids in cannabis products provide numerous opportunities for treating different diseases (medicinal applications) and various organoleptic properties in combination with THC (recreational applications). Most of the traditional cannabis breeding in North America used hybrid or varietal approaches, whereas little efforts have been made to apply modern genomics tools and breeding methods for cannabis genetic improvement and innovation.
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