Martha S. Rosenthal, Ph.D.
Expert in cannabis, drugs and human sexuality | Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL, UNITED STATES
Martha Rosenthal researches drugs and their effects on the body and on society.
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Biography
Martha Rosenthal is a professor of neuroscience and physiology at Florida Gulf Coast University. She is the author of a number of textbooks, including "Drugs: Mind, Body, and Society." Over the past two decades, she has taught courses in drugs and society, neuroscience, human physiology, as well as teaching Florida's first undergraduate course about cannabis. Dr. Rosenthal is director of the Cannabis Research, Education, and Workforce development initiative at FGCU, which supports high-quality research, produces and disseminates information-based educational programs, and provides workforce development for the cannabis industry.
Areas of Expertise (10)
Cannabinoids
Marijuana History
Sex and Gender
Drugs
Cannabis
Sleep
Human Sexuality
Neuroscience
CBD
Endocannabinoid System
Accomplishments (1)
Most Promising New Textbook
Textbook and Academic Authors Association
Education (3)
University of California, Los Angeles: Ph.D., Neuroscience 1993
Brown University: M.S., Neurobiology 1988
University of Virginia: B.A., Biology 1985
Affiliations (4)
- American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association : Member
- Text and Academic Authors Association : Member
- Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality : Member
- Advanced Sexuality Educators and Trainers : Member
Selected Media Appearances (10)
High level of interest in FGCU's cannabis class
Fox 13 Tampa Bay tv
2019-11-13
Dr. Rosenthal created FGCU's Cannabis Professional Certificate Program.
New FGCU certificate program aims to help job seekers in medical marijuana industry
Fox 4
2019-05-20
Martha Rosenthal discusses her certificate program for people serious about medical cannabis as a career.
Women in Cannabis: Dr. Martha Rosenthal
GrassRoots Magazine print
2019-05-01
Dr. Rosenthal is interviewed about her work with cannabis education.
CBD Products: Are you really taking what the label says?
NBC2
2019-04-25
Martha Rosenthal discusses the quality of the CDB products currently being sold and the lack of regulation surrounding them.
We learn about a marijuana education program at FGCU
WGCU radio
2019-04-24
Dr. Rosenthal talks about the creation of the marijuana program at FGCU.
Brian talks weed with Dr. Martha
Howe About That Podcast online
2019-04-09
Dr. Rosenthal talks with Brian Howe, former Bad Company lead singer, about marijuana.
Could Bufo toad toxins be beneficial to humans?
NBC2 tv
2019-04-01
Dr. Rosenthal talks about potential benefits of toxins found in toads.
Weed-out class: FGCU students to learn about pot this semester
NBC2
2018-08-20
Martha Rosenthal discusses the debut session of her class "Weed: Impact of Marijuana."
Dr Martha Rosenthal - The Cannabis Courseload (ep51)
The Greener Grass Podcast online
2018-12-20
Dr. Rosenthal talks about starting the cannabis program at Florida Gulf Coast University.
Marijuana: There is a class for that at FGCU
The News-Press print
2018-07-02
Dr. Martha Rosenthal is the co-creator of FGCU's first marijuana class, "Weed: Impact of Marijuana."
Selected Event Appearances (4)
Gender Agenda
TEDxFGCU Fort Myers, Florida
2015-03-19
The Endocannabinoid System is Unique and May Just Revolutionize the Practice of Western Medicine
American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association Orlando, Florida
2019-10-04
The Mechanisms Behind the Medicine: The Endocannabinoid System and its Clinical Applications
DocMJ Annual Conference Safety Harbor, Florida
2019-06-01
’I’ll take nipples for $1000, Alex’: The Use of Games in the Human Sexuality Classroom
National Sexuality Education Conference Atlantic City, NJ, December 6-9, 2017
Research Focus (2)
Medical Marijuana
Survey of Patients
Dr. Rosenthal's surveys are designed to ascertain patient demographics, medical marijuana use and symptom relief.
Medical Marijuana
Survey of Physicians
Dr. Rosenthal's survey is designed to understand physician recommendations and best practices related to medical marijuana.
Selected Research Grants (1)
Rapid identification and quantification of heavy metals and microplastics in CBD oil
Medical Marijuana Research Consortium $69,098
2019-12-04
Dr. Rosenthal is an advisor on this project, which aims to establish rapid and reliable analytical techniques to determine heavy metals and microplastic contaminants in CBD oil.
Selected Articles (4)
Drugs: Mind, Body, and Society
Textbook
Martha Rosenthal
2018 Written in a contemporary and accessible voice, Drugs: Mind, Body, and Society offers more than knowledge and study skills. It is a multidisciplinary text that provides students with a comprehensive discussion about drugs and drug effects that weaves together physiology, neuroscience, pharmacology, psychology, society, culture, media, history, law, and religion. With an emphasis on critical thinking skills, this book teaches students to evaluate research, assess sources of data, and discern fact from opinion, so that they can make intelligent decisions that improve the quality of their lives. FEATURES *"Thinking Critically About Drugs," a separate section at the start of the book, teaches students how to evaluate data, validate sources, and understand how drug research is conducted *True/False chapter-opening questions, with answers, draw students into the material by asking them provocative questions that challenge commonly held misconceptions about drugs *"Critical Evaluations" in most chapters delve into controversial topics and teach students to evaluate research and information from multiple perspectives *"Ask Yourself" questions encourage students to reflect on and discuss their own ideas about the chapter material *"Quick Hits" scattered throughout each chapter provide students with brief, interesting anecdotes or fun facts from various disciplines, like history and economics *"The Straight Dope" boxes feature historical and biographical profiles, cases, self-knowledge tests, and points of clinical or cultural relevance
Human Sexuality: From Cells to Society
Textbook
Martha S. Rosenthal
2012 Using humor and a contemporary voice, HUMAN SEXUALITY FROM CELLS TO SOCIETY, engages readers to acquire a greater knowledge of their bodies, their values, and their relationships with others. This concise, comprehensive, and up-to-date book emphasizes critical thinking--in both human sexuality research as well as readers' own sexual lives--and is geared to help readers understand the diverse foundations of sexuality, as well as provide skills to evaluate current research and data. Working from a multidisciplinary perspective, the author's approach is accessible to anyone, even without a background in biology or critical thinking, and allows readers to see how human sexuality interrelates with psychology, biology, health, law, media, religion, and other topics that at first glance seem unrelated.
Name that Contraceptive! A Game for the Human Sexuality Classroom
American Journal of Sexuality Education
Martha Rosenthal
2010 There are many contraceptive choices available to people today. Learning about them can be dry, but the game “Name that Contraceptive!” can be a fun and interactive way to review, remember, and retain the details about contraceptive options. Name that Contraceptive is a card game in which students “bid” on the number of clues it will take them to correctly identify a method of contraception. Easy to prepare and to use, this game is appropriate for school-based or community-based sexuality students from high school to adulthood. It can be played with large or small classes. Using Name that Contraceptive will facilitate learning by helping students review the information, encouraging them to compare and contrast different categories of contraceptive methods, getting students actively engaged in the process, and by adding variety to the classroom experience.
Discoveries in Human Systems
Lab Manual
Helen A. Cadwallader, Martha S. Rosenthal
2003 Introductory lab manual in human systems.
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