Featured Publication: Advancing Pesticide Testing of Cannabis-Derived Oils
| Title | Enhanced quantification of 64 pesticides in cannabis-derived oil by isotope-dilution LC-MRM-MS at regulatory decision thresholds |
| Authors | Raymond T. Suhandynata, PhD; Jiaxi Cai; Benjamin J. Spiegel; Thomas D. Marcotte, PhD; Igor Grant, MD; Robert L. Fitzgerald, PhD; Jeremiah D. Momper, PharmD, PhD |
| Year | 2026 |
| Journal | Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry |
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Drs. Grant and Moore congratulate Lillian Ham on receiving her PhD in Clinical Psychology on 6/14/26
Drs. Igor Grant and David Moore congratulate Lillian Ham on receiving her PhD in Clinical Psychology during the UC San Diego graduation ceremony on June 14, 2026. Her three-paper dissertation project focused on developing a novel risk index for functional decline across two years in people with HIV, which culminated in three, first-authored papers. Dr. Ham is continuing her postdoctoral work at Johns Hopkins University. Congratulations Dr. Ham!
2026 Igor Grant MD Endowed Award for Academic Excellence and Biomedical Research
On May 30, 2026, Dr Grant presented the Igor Grant MD Endowed Award for Academic Excellence and Biomedical Research to UC San Diego School of Medicine graduating student Leo Meller.
Leo Meller has excelled both academically and clinically, earning direct grant funding from the National Eye Institute, publishing over 45 peer-reviewed manuscripts, and delivering more than 85 national and international research presentations—all without taking a gap year. He honored every clinical rotation, with numerous faculty describing him as one of the best medical students they have worked with and citing his exemplary patient care and clinical skills. Dr. Meller will continue his training in Ophthalmology at UC San Francisco.
KPBS Podcast on 4/20 with Dr. Igor Grant
Dr. Igor Grant, MD, Director of the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research, was featured on KPBS’ podcast “Midday Edition” on April 20, or “4/20,” to discuss the cultural and historical significance of the date and the current landscape of cannabis in the United States.
The episode explored how April 20 became an unofficial cannabis holiday, its activist roots, and its place in popular culture today. It also marked 30 years since California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana, with Dr. Grant offering perspective on the current state of cannabis research and how the field has evolved.
Note: The discussion with Dr. Grant starts at 19:10.
Listen here.
SDSU-UCSD JDP in Clinical Psychology celebrates 40 years
Dr. Grant, co-founder of the San Diego State Univeristy-UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program (JDP) in Clinical Psychology, participates in celebrating its 40th anniversary, June 2025.
2025 Igor Grant MD Endowed Award for Academic Excellence and Biomedical Research
On May 31, 2025, Dr Grant presented the Igor Grant MD Endowed Award for Academic Excellence and Biomedical Research to UC San Diego School of Medicine graduating student Katherine Lee.
Dr. Lee has demonstrated outstanding academic excellence while completing her MD/PhD at UC San Diego. Dr. Lee will use her PhD background in gene regulation, RNA biology, and bioinformatics towards studying the genetic basis of psychiatric disorders to improve the mental health of her patients.