Dr. Raphael Mechoulam

Dr. Raphael Mechoulam was a pioneering chemist known for his groundbreaking research in the field of cannabinoids and cannabis science. He was the first to isolate and synthesize THC, the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana, which significantly advanced understanding of how cannabis affects the human body. His work laid the foundation for developing medical cannabis therapies and studying the endocannabinoid system—a crucial part of our body's regulation of mood, memory, and pain. Mechoulam’s contributions have had a lasting impact on neuroscience, medicine, and drug development related to cannabis.