🌿 Research at the Kiona FoundationPioneering Plant-Based Science for Real-World Impact
At the Kiona Foundation, we believe in research that transforms—not just data, but lives. Our work bridges ancestral wisdom with modern science to develop safe, effective, and equitable botanical therapies, especially for children and families impacted by cancer, chronic illness, and underserved care.
🧠 Focus: The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is a master regulator of health—governing inflammation, immunity, neurological balance, and emotional wellbeing. Despite its critical role, ECS deficiency remains unrecognized in clinical practice.
We’re changing that.
Our flagship research initiative is the first of its kind to clinically validate ECS Deficiency through biomarker analysis, pediatric inclusion, and AI-driven outcome modeling. From New York State to global partnerships, our study seeks to redefine how the ECS is understood, measured, and treated across populations.
🔬 What We Study✔️ ECS biomarker classification ✔️ Pediatric and adult health disparities ✔️ Phytocannabinoid interventions (non-psychoactive where applicable) ✔️ Cancer survivorship and quality-of-life restoration ✔️ Predictive analytics using AI and machine learning (ΔSNDM methodology)
💡 Why It MattersConventional medicine often overlooks the ECS—yet its dysfunction may be the key to unlocking treatment-resistant conditions like chronic pain, metabolic disorders, and emotional dysregulation. With the right support, we can establish a new paradigm for holistic, science-based healing that centers equity and lived experience.
🤝 Get InvolvedWe are seeking research collaborators, institutional partners, mission-aligned investors, and philanthropic donors who share our vision for community-anchored, data-driven change.
Whether you're a clinician, scientist, policymaker, or advocate—there’s a place for you in this movement.