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Richard C. Deth is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at Nova Southeastern University's Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy. He transitioned from Northeastern University after 38 years of service. His research focuses on molecular mechanisms linking antioxidant status, methylation pathways, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Key areas include glutathione metabolism, epigenetic regulation via DNA methylation, and the impact of environmental toxins like aluminum adjuvants and food-derived opioids.
- Education Affiliations: Former faculty at Northeastern University (1976–2014).
- Research Themes: Neurodevelopment, aging, oxidative stress, and neurological disorders.
His lab investigates how metabolic imbalances affect gene expression and neurodevelopment, with recent studies on vitamin B12 deficiencies and neurotoxic substances. Recent publications (2014) explore vaccine adjuvant toxicity, gluten-derived peptides' effects on cysteine uptake, and selenium's role in autism pathogenesis.
- Awards: None explicitly listed.
Dr. Deth collaborates with autism advocacy groups and studies postmortem brain tissues to understand methylation status in neurological conditions. His work bridges molecular neuroscience and clinical implications, emphasizing translational research.
