Luca De Prato
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Luca De Prato
Co-Founder, Director & Head of Research since 2021 / MediCann Health
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Dr Luca De Prato works with local farmers in Western Australia on soil health and amelioration, through a collaboration with the Soil CRC research group. He is the co-founder and director of MediCann Health, a Western Australia-based company that is focused on the development and supply of reliable and affordable cannabis medicines to patients.
Prior to that, Dr De Prato was an Irrigation designer & agronomist for a Perth agricultural company, and a landscape architect.
Dr De Prato holds Bachelor and Master degrees in Agriculture Science Technology, and a PhD in Agriculture Science and Plant Physiology from Murdoch University. His research focused on a Genotype by environment study on the phenology and cannabinoid responses of different low THC genetic lines of Cannabis sativa in tropical environments, and their interaction with soil microbial & nutrients. Dr De Prato has also been investigating the potential use of industrial hemp for mining rehabilitation purpose.
Prior to that, Dr De Prato was an Irrigation designer & agronomist for a Perth agricultural company, and a landscape architect.
Dr De Prato holds Bachelor and Master degrees in Agriculture Science Technology, and a PhD in Agriculture Science and Plant Physiology from Murdoch University. His research focused on a Genotype by environment study on the phenology and cannabinoid responses of different low THC genetic lines of Cannabis sativa in tropical environments, and their interaction with soil microbial & nutrients. Dr De Prato has also been investigating the potential use of industrial hemp for mining rehabilitation purpose.
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| NEW ROLE: Co-Founder, Director & Head of Research since 2021, MediCann Health | 03 Nov 2023 |
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Positions - Current
| Position | Company | Year | Company's current rank | WA staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder, Director & Head of Research since 2021 | | 2019 |
Positions - Previous
| Position | Company | Year | Company's current rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape Architect | | 2015 - 2016 | 22 |
| Landscape Water Management Designer | | 2012 - 2015 |
