Overview
Jahan Marcu, PhD, has over 15 years of experience in cannabinoid research, policy, and operations and is the owner and CEO of Delaware Analytical, LLC, a licensed analytical laboratory. His work has appeared in top-tier research journals such as JAMA, Nature, and Science Magazine. He has been a passionate advocate focused on consumer safety and the medical benefits of cannabis. Dr. Marcu’s work has been instrumental in facilitating and supporting fact-based, scientific approaches vital to the industry and patients.
He is also among a select group of professionals globally who have earned a PhD focused on studying the molecular pharmacology of cannabinoid receptors. Dr. Marcu has published basic and clinical research. He is a court-qualified expert witness and provides regulatory and scientific advising to regulators and legal teams. He is author and editor of the text series Cannabis Innovations published by De Gruyter.
Areas of Expertise
Cannabis, hemp, biotechnology, analytical chemistry, public health
Publications
Marcu, J. Waking From The Strain Dream: Cannabis Science At A Crossroads. Rolling Stone Magazine
Marcu, J. P. & Schechter, J. B. The Role of the FDA in Defining Cannabis and Hemp: A Brief Perspective on the Future Cannabis Regulation in the United States. Regulated Cannabis and Hemp Market Navigation, Business, Public Health, and Research Challenges. Cannabis Innovations 15–40 (2024) doi:10.1515/9783110677508-002.
Simon, T. A., Simon, J. H., Heaning, E. G., Gomez-Caminero, A. & Marcu, J. P. Delta-8, a Cannabis-Derived Tetrahydrocannabinol Isomer: Evaluating Case Report Data in the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) Database. Drug Healthcare Patient Safety Volume 15, 25–38 (2023). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36742440/
Bonn-Miller, M. O., Loflin, M. J. E., Thomas, B. F., Marcu, J. P., Hyke, T., & Vandrey, R. (2017). Labeling Accuracy of Cannabidiol Extracts Sold Online. Jama, 318(17), 1708–1709. http://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2017.11909
Marcu, Jahan P., Shore, Derek, Kapur, Ankur, Trznadel, Megan, Makriyannis, Alexandros, Reggio, Patricia, and Abood, Mary E. (2013). Novel Insights Into CB1 Cannabinoid Receptor Signaling: A Key Interaction Identified Between EC3-Loop and TMH2. J Pharmacol Exp Ther.
Selected Public Service
Volunteer for ReClam the Bay.
Courses Taught
PHSC 5940 Cannabis Laws Standards Politics
