The phrase “drug overdose” doesn’t often conjure images of smoking too much weed, but it’s true—you can overdose on cannabis, especially the more potent stuff. The distinction many stoners like to rightfully point out is such overdoses are very rarely, if ever, fatal. In terms of risk, it doesn’t entirely make sense to compare marijuana to powerful opioids like fentanyl, […]

As March has brought another National Kidney Month, and the recognition of World Kidney Day on March 9th, it is critical to take this opportunity to highlight the impact of kidney disease and to promote awareness and research, as more effective treatments are still needed.  According to the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), 850 million […]

It was during my PhD in Pharmacology at UC San Diego that I found my desire to launch a biotech company. Amazed by the innovation in the local scene, I was itching to forge ahead – but I also knew that it would be wiser to learn the ropes of drug discovery and development first. […]