Vikas Parihar

Vikas Parihar is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University. His research focuses on the intersection of medical cannabis, pain management, and pharmacology, with a special emphasis on veterans' health, drug interactions, and patient education.

• Academic Rank: Clinical Assistant Professor
• Department: Anesthesia
• University: McMaster University

Dr. Parihar's research spans:

• Mechanisms of cannabinoid analgesia and safety profiles
• Drug interaction studies involving CBD and oncological medications
• Patient education frameworks for medical cannabis use
• Adverse effects of cannabis in complex clinical scenarios
• Pharmacy curriculum development regarding cannabis
• PTSD and chronic pain treatment modalities in veterans

His recent publications (2018-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on cannabis pharmacology, pain management, and veterans' healthcare across multiple disciplines including anesthesiology, pharmacy, and oncology.

While no formal awards or student advisement records are publicly listed, his work has garnered significant attention through:

• 147 Mendeley readers
• 102 X (Twitter) mentions
• 2 news outlet features