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Asher Leib Brandt, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), where he joined in 2022. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Saskatchewan (Canada), and M.S. and B.S. degrees in Chemistry from Southern Connecticut State University.
Professor Brandt's research focuses on cannabinoid pharmacology, particularly exploring the pharmacological properties of cannabinoids in Cannabis sativa. His work integrates medicinal chemistry, computational modeling, and neuropharmacology to investigate cannabinoid receptor modulation and their therapeutic applications in neurological disorders like epilepsy. He leads a research team studying the design of selective kinase inhibitors and allosteric modulators targeting G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs).
His publications highlight advancements in cannabinoid receptor selectivity, computational drug modeling, and preclinical studies of epilepsy treatments. Notable projects include developing bivalent kinase inhibitors and evaluating synthetic cannabinoids' effects on seizure activity.
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. He teaches chemistry courses at USJ and mentors students in laboratory research, though specific student names or grant details are not listed.
Brandt’s lab collaborates on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of organic chemistry, neuroscience, and computational biology, aiming to translate molecular insights into clinical applications for neurological conditions.
