John W. Huffman
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John William Huffman (July 21, 1932 – May 14, 2022) was a professor of organic chemistry at Clemson University who first synthesised novel cannabinoids.[1] His research, funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, was focused on making a drug to target endocannabinoid receptors in the body.[2][3]
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John W. Huffman | |
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Born | (1932-07-21)July 21, 1932 |
Died | May 14, 2022(2022-05-14) (aged 89) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | BS Northwestern (1954) PhD Harvard (1957) |
Known for | Synthetic cannabinoids |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Organic chemistry |
Institutions | (1957–1960) Georgia Tech (1960–2010) Clemson |
Doctoral advisor | Nobel laureate Robert Woodward |
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