Temeia Denise Martin

Dr. Temeia Denise Martin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), affiliated with the College of Medicine. Her research focuses on understanding genetic factors influencing individual responses to cannabis use, particularly examining sex differences in cannabinoid metabolism. She leads a study investigating how genetic variations correlate with subjective effects of cannabis consumption, involving both in-person and remote participant assessments.

Education: Not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, though her MD degree is noted.

Research Interests: Dr. Martin’s work bridges behavioral science and genetics, with a focus on substance use disorders. Her current project explores how genetic differences contribute to varied experiences among cannabis users, aiming to inform personalized medicine approaches in psychiatry.

Grants & Collaborations: Active in clinical research, she oversees a study (PRO00144812) examining cannabinoid metabolism, which involves genetic analysis and longitudinal participant surveys. This study recruits frequent cannabis users to evaluate behavioral and physiological responses over a 5-day period.

Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations are mentioned, but her work aligns with MUSC’s broader research initiatives in addiction medicine and psychiatric genetics.