Ben Jacoby

Trainee Mentor: Dr. Crystal Acosta | Project: THCxEtOH

Position: Undergraduate Researcher | 2024 NSERC/USRA Awardee | “Examining the interaction of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and ethanol (EtOH) in blood plasma: implications for CB1 receptor modulation in the brain”

Education: BSc Biology in neurobiology (in progress; expected graduation 2025) | Dept Biology

About me!

1 – Scientific interests include the study of psychoactive compounds and their effects on the developing brain

2 – Washed up athlete, avid golfer and fan of all sports

3 – Music fanatic and aspiring guitarist