Robert Melamede
Robert Melamede | |
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| Born | December 7, 1947 |
| Died | April 19, 2023 (aged 75) |
| Other names | Dr. Bob Melamede |
| Education | Lehman College (BA) City University of New York (PhD) |
| Occupations | DNA researcher, businessman |
| Years active | 1970s–2023 |
| Known for | Medical cannabis advocacy |
| Notable work | Harm reduction - The cannabis paradox (2005) |
| Political party | Libertarian (2012) |
| Other political affiliations | Grassroots (1994–1998) |
| Children | Vanessa Berman |
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| Thesis | DNA synthesis in the nonlethal recombination repair deficient x and y mutants of bacteriophage T4 (1972) |
Robert J. Melamede (December 7, 1947 – April 19, 2023), known internationally as "Dr. Bob," was a genetic researcher and microbiologist whose views promoting the curative properties of cannabis put him at odds with mainstream academia. An expert on the human endocannabinoid system, Melamede contended that marijuana has anti-aging properties, and high doses of cannabis oil extract can cure cancer.