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What is Bluestem?

Pushing the boundaries of botanical research in medicine, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and workflow solutions.

Bluestem is a Research, Technology and Advocacy company with a current main focus on providing secure software and administrative tools to support regulated clinical and research workflows. Our platform is designed to help healthcare professionals and organizations manage documentation, compliance, and operational processes efficiently and in accordance with Canadian regulations.We are committed to security, transparency, and regulatory compliance, and our systems are built to meet high standards for data integrity and operational reliability. Bluestem does not provide medical advice, treatments, or access to controlled substances; all healthcare and regulatory decisions are made solely by authorized professionals

Bluestem provides software and administrative tools designed to support healthcare professionals and organizations in managing regulated clinical workflows. Our platform focuses on compliance, documentation, and operational efficiency, helping teams navigate complex regulatory processes securely and accurately.We are committed to transparency, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. All healthcare and regulatory decisions are made solely by authorized professionals in accordance with Canadian law. Bluestem does not currently provide medical advice, treatments, or access to controlled substances.

Our Team

Michael Coates
Chairman
40+ years of government relations in Canada & globally with a record of founding & managing large enterprises, including many successful exits.
Austin Miller, MA, MPM, LEED
President, SPIC
Record of success in securing cannabis & psilocybin permits, with experience in advocacy, policy reform, governance & innovation.
Elizabeth Cawley, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer, QPIC
20+ years working in mental health & addictions with clinical research on illicit substances and e-mental health products
Josh Veinotte
Veteran Liaison
14 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces. Mental Health advocate.
Patrick Davidson
Chief Operating Officer
Record of bringing drugs from R&D through to market authorization, and contract manufacturing.
Elie Baho, PhD
Chief Compliance Officer
Experience in neuroscience research and pharmaceutical project management, compliance and regulatory affairs.

Advisors

Ian Sherman, FCPA, FCA, ICD.D
Senior Advisor
Decades of experience in financial oversight, taxation, governance, board consulting and advisory services.
Douglas Clark
Senior Advisor
Decades of experience in law, government and the pharmaceuticals industry.
Ivan Ross Vrána
Senior Advisor
Experienced in government policy development, specifically health and drug regulations, including cannabis.
Angela Amirault
Medical Advisor
Director of Therapeutic Programming
Nicholas Campbell, MD
Medical Advisor
Experienced physician specializing in the fields of Oncology & Hematology.
Alexis Goth, MD
Medical Advisor
Hospitalist & Psychedelic assisted physician

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