Cannasat Therapeutics Inc. (TSX VENTURE: CTH), the developer of novel cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products, today announced its results for the three months ended March 31, 2008.

OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

- Continued to work with IntelGenx Corp. to refine CAT 310 prototype formulations, a potential treatment for patients with neuropathic pain and other conditions.

- Continued early stage formulation development work on CAT 320, a nonpsychoactive, potential treatment for anxiety and other mood disorders.

- Announced the addition of Dr. Julia Levy, an experienced Canadian pharmaceutical industry leader, to the Board of Directors.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

- Completed a $500,000 non-brokered private placement on March 14, 2008.

- Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2008 of $903,350 (December 31, 2007: 858,362).

- Net loss of $442,134 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 (March 31, 2007: $443,841), in line with expectation.

- Report 73,343,849 common shares outstanding at March 31, 2008.

In announcing the results, David Hill, Chief Executive Officer of Cannasat, said:

"At the end of last year, Cannasat announced the achievement of its most important milestone to date - the completion of the first Phase I study for its lead product, CAT 310. This study in humans provided us with our first set of important clinical safety and pharmacokinetic data that will guide further formulation development. During the first quarter of 2008, we focused primarily on using this data to refine the CAT 310 prototype formulations. We are pleased with the progress we have made and plan on entering further Phase I clinical testing in the second half of 2008."

ABOUT CANNASAT THERAPEUTICS

Founded in 2004, Cannasat is an early stage pharmaceutical research and development company. Cannasat is developing cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products using proprietary formulation and drug delivery technologies. Cannabinoids have broad therapeutic applications which are believed to include the treatment of neuropathic pain, chronic pain, depression, anxiety and movement disorders. More information about Cannasat (TSX VENTURE: CTH) is available at http://www.cannasat.com.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

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Contacts:
Cannasat Therapeutics Inc.
Andrew Williams
COO & CFO
(416) 703-2449 (Ext. 253)
(416) 703-8752 (FAX)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cannasat.com