John W. Huffman

John W. Huffman
Born(1932-07-21)July 21, 1932
DiedMay 14, 2022(2022-05-14) (aged 89)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materBS Northwestern (1954)
PhD Harvard (1957)
Known forSynthetic cannabinoids
Scientific career
FieldsOrganic chemistry
Institutions(1957–1960) Georgia Tech
(1960–2010) Clemson
Doctoral advisorNobel laureate Robert Woodward

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]

  1. ^ "Clemson University: Department of Chemistry: John W. Huffman". Clemson.edu. Archived from the original on 2018-04-21. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
  2. ^ Brownstein, Joseph (March 17, 2010), K2 Giving People Another Dangerous Way to Get High, ABC News
  3. ^ "Dr. John Huffman". Appalachian Funeral Services & Crematorium. Retrieved 17 September 2023.