CV Sciences, Inc. announced it has appointed Amy M. McCord, Ph.D., RAC as Director of Drug Development. With over ten years expertise in regulatory affairs, Dr. McCord will be responsible for the pharmaceutical development and compliance pathway for the Company's drug candidate, CVSI-007, for the treatment of smokeless tobacco addiction. Prior to her work in regulatory affairs, she conducted academic research in cancer biology and microbiology as a scientist at Moffitt Cancer Center and USF. Dr. McCord has also authored several peer-reviewed manuscripts and abstracts presented at national meetings including the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology.