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EDUCATION:   

1978 to 1979

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Postdoctoral Research Associate ... Dr. E. A. Boudreaux ... Quantum Chemistry:
Interactions of Platinum Compounds with DNA.

1976 to 1978

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry ... Advisor: Dr. Raymond L. Schmidt.

1967 to 1971

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY IN NEW ORLEANS
Graduated summa cum laude with B.S. degree in Chemistry.


EMPLOYMENT:

1979 to Present

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
Professor (1990 - ), Associate Professor of Chemistry, tenured (1985 - 1990)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry (1979-1985)
Research ... Molecular Determinants for Cannabinoid Activity, sponsored
by National Institute on Drug Abuse, (1985 -)

1978 to 1979

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Lecturer, Department of Chemistry



EXPERIENCE:

1990

AD-HOC MEMBER, Small Grants Committee . . . Biological and Neuroscience Subcommittee . . . National Institute of Mental Health.

1990,1993

AD-HOC MEMBER, Biomedical Research Review Committee . . .Biochemistry Subcommittee . . . National Institute on Drug Abuse.

1993-1995

STUDY SECTION MEMBER, Biomedical Research Review Committee . . .Biochemistry Subcommittee . . . National Institute on Drug Abuse.

1995-1999

STUDY SECTION MEMBER, Molecular, Cellular, and Chemical Neurobiology Committee. . . National Institute on Drug Abuse . . .National Institutes of Health.

1991-1995

SECRETARY, International Cannabinoid Research Society.

1995-1996

PRESIDENT-ELECT, International Cannabinoid Research Society.

1996-1997

PRESIDENT, International Cannabinoid Research Society.

1999-2004

STUDY SECTION MEMBER, NIDA K Committee . . .
National Institute on Drug Abuse.

2001-2003 TREASURER, International Cannabinoid Research Society.


HONORS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION:
B.S. summa cum laude
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society 1969-
Iota Sigma Pi Award
Outstanding Chemistry Graduate Student Award, UNO, 1976
Distinguished Teaching Award, Kennesaw State College, 1987
Distinguished Scholar Award, Kennesaw State University, 1997
University System of Georgia, Board of Regents' Distinguished Professor for Undergraduate Research, 2000


GRANT AWARDS:
Molecular Determinants for Cannabinoid Activity: National Institute on Drug Abuse (P.H. Reggio, Principal Investigator)        
  1985 - 1987 $60,801
  1988 - 1991 $230,367
  1992 - 1995 $353,186
  1996 - 1999 $458,633
  1999 - 2003 $703,459
  2003 - 2008 $1,208,403
KO2 Career Scientist Award: National Institute on Drug Abuse (P.H. Reggio, P.I.)
  2000 - 2005 $530,396
Dreyfus Foundation Scholar / Fellow Program for Undergraduate Institutions (P.H. Reggio, P.I.)
  2002 - 2004 $80,000
Cannabinoid Ligands and Drugs: National Institute on Drug Abuse (A. Makriyannis, Principal Investigator; P.H. Reggio, Co-Principal Investigator)
  1993 - 1996 $65,086 (KSU award only)
  1996 - 2001 $82,869 (KSU award only)
  2002 - 2007 $100,000 (KSU award only)
A Computational Chemistry Visualization Laboratory: National Science Foundation
  1998 - 2000 $53,296
Academic - Industrial Undergraduate Research Partnership (AIURP) Fellowship: Council on Undergraduate Research
  1990 $2,500 (G.B. McGaughey, Student Fellow)
  1993 $2,500 (R.D. Bramblett, Student Fellow)
  1995 $2,500 (T.R. Hunter, Student Fellow)


EDITORIAL BOARDS:
2000 Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry, Editorial Advisory Board
1997 - 2000 Council on Undergraduate Research: CUR Quarterly, Issues Co-Editor
1996 - 1997 Council on Undergraduate Research: CUR Chemistry Directory, Co-Editor
1995 Guest Editor, Life Sciences: Cannabinoid Research Issue
1993 - 1999 International Cannabinoid Research Society Newsletter (Co-Editor with Dale Deutsch, SUNY Buffalo)


MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL HONOR SOCIETIES:
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY...Physical, Theoretical, Medicinal Chemistry, and Chemical Education Divisions.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOLOGY AND EXPERIMENTAL THERAPEUTICS...Regular Member.
BIOPHYSICAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOLOGY AND EXPERIMENTAL THERAPEUTICS...Regular Member.
COUNCIL ON UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH...Chemistry Directory Co-Editor, 1996-1997; CUR Quarterly, Issues Editor, 1997-1998.
GEORGIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE...Chair, Chemistry Section, 1989-1990; Secretary, Chemistry Section, 1988-1989.
INTERNATIONAL CANNABINOID RESEARCH SOCIETY...President, 1996-1997; President-Elect, 1995-1996;         Secretary, 1991-1995.
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF QUANTUM BIOLOGISTS AND PHARMACOLOGISTS
IOTA SIGMA PI
PHI KAPPA PHI (Honor Society)
SIGMA XI
WOMEN CHEMISTS' COMMITTEE OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (Atlanta Chapter)... Chair 1989- 1990, Secretary 1987-1989.


PUBLICATIONS (Peer Reviewed Journals only, Student Co-authors Underlined):
        *SOME PUBLICATIONS CAN BE DOWNLOADED IN PDF FORMAT*
S.D. McAllister, G. Rizvi, S. Anavi-Goffer, D.P. Hurst, J. Barnett-Norris, D.L. Lynch, P.H. Reggio and M.E. Abood. "An Aromatic Microdomain at the Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor Constitutes an Agonist/Inverse Agonist Binding Region." J. Med. Chem. 46, 5139-5152 (2003). *PDF*

P.H. Reggio. "Pharmacophores for Ligand Recognition and Activation/Inactivation of the Cannabinoid Receptors." Current Pharmaceutical Design 9, 1607-1633 (2003). *PDF*
J.W. Huffman, R. Mabon, M-J Wua, J. Lu, R. Hart, D.P. Hurst, P.H. Reggio, J.L. Wiley and B.R. Martin. "3-Indolyl-1-naphthylmethanes: New Cannabimimetic Indoles Provide Evidence for Aromatic Stacking Interactions with the CB1 Cannabinoid Receptor." Bioorg. Med. Chem. 11, 539-549 (2003). *PDF*
D.P. Hurst, D.L. Lynch, J. Barnett-Norris, S.M. Hyatt, H.H. Seltzman, M. Zhong, Z-H Song, J. Nie, D. Lewis and P.H. Reggio. "N-(Piperidin-1-yl)-5-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4-methyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxamide Interaction with Lys 3.28(192) is Crucial for Its Inverse Agonism at the Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor." Mol. Pharmacol. 62, 1274-1287 (2002). *PDF*
R. Singh, D.P. Hurst, J. Barnett-Norris, D.L. Lynch, F. Guarnieri, P.H. Reggio. "Activation of the Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor May Involve a W6.48/F3.36 Rotamer Toggle Switch." J. Pep. Res. 60, 357-370 (2002). *PDF*

J. Barnett-Norris, D.P. Hurst, D.L. Lynch, F. Guarnieri, A. Makriyanis and P.H. Reggio, "Conformational Memories and the Endocannabinoid CB1 Receptor." J. Med. Chem. 45, 3649-3659 (2002). *PDF*

J. Barnett-Norris, D.P. Hurst, K. Buehner, F. Guarnieri, J.A. Ballesteros and P.H. Reggio. "Agonist Alkyl Tail Interaction with Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor V6.43/I6.46 Groove Induces a Helix 6 Active Conformation." Int. J. Quantum Chem. 88(1), 76-86 (2002).

P.H. Reggio, "Endocannabinoid Structure Activity Relationships for Interaction at the Cannabinoid Receptors," Prost. Leuk. Ess. Fatty Acids 66, 143-160 (2002). *PDF*

S.D. McAllister, Q. Tao, J. Barnett-Norris, K. Buehner, D.P. Hurst, F. Guarnieri, P.H. Reggio, K.W. Nowell Harmon, G.A. Cabral and M.E. Abood, "A Critical Role for a Tyrosine Residue in the Cannabinoid Receptors for Ligand Recognition." Biochem. Pharmacol. 7260, 1-16 (2002).

P.H. Reggio and H. Traore, "Structure-Activity Relationships for Endocannabinoid Interaction with the Cannabinoid Receptor, the Anandamide Transporter and the Anandamide Amidohydrolase" Chem. Phys. Lipids 108, 15-35 (2000). *PDF*.

T. Wang, J.P. Burgess, P.H. Reggio and H.H. Seltzman, "Mild Generation of o-Quinone Methides. Synthesis of (-) Hexahydrocannabinol: Syn. Comm. 30 (8), 1431-1435 (2000).

Z.H. Song, C-A Slowey, D.P. Hurst and P.H. Reggio, "The Difference Between the CB1 and CB2 Cannabinoid Receptors at Position 5.46 is Crucial for the Selectivity of WIN55,212-2 for CB2." Mol. Pharmacol. 56, 834-840 (1999). *PDF*

Q. Tao, S.D. McAllister, J. Andreassi, K.W. Nowell, G.A. Cabral, D.P. Hurst, P.H. Reggio and M.E. Abood, "Role of a Conserved Lysine Residue in the CB2 Cannabinoid Receptor: Evidence for Sub-Type Specificity" Mol. Pharmacol. 55, 605-613 (1999).   *PDF*

P.H. Reggio, S. Basu-Dutt, J. Barnett-Norris, M.T. Castro, D.P. Hurst, H.H. Seltzman, M.J. Roche, A.F. Gilliam, B.F. Thomas, L.A. Stevenson, R.G. Pertwee and M.E. Abood, "The Bioactive Conformation of Aminoalkylindoles at the Cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 Receptors: Insights Gained from E and Z Naphthylindenes" J. Med Chem. 41, 5177-5187 (1998). *PDF*

J. Barnett-Norris, F. Guarnieri, D.P. Hurst and P.H. Reggio, "Exploration of Biologically Relevant Conformations of Anandamide, 2-Arachidonylglycerol, and Their Analogs Using Conformational Memories" J. Med. Chem. 41, 4861- 4872 (1998). *PDF*

P.H. Reggio, T. Wang, A.E. Brown, D.N. Fleming, H.H. Seltzman, G.Griffin, R.G. Pertwee, D.R. Compton, B.R. Martin and M. Abood, "Importance of the C-1 Substituent in Classical Cannabinoids to CB2 Receptor Selectivity: Synthesis and Characterization of a Series of O,2-propano-Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol Analogs,"J.Med. Chem. 40, 3312-3318,(1997).

L.C. Hodges, P.H. Reggio and K. Green, "Intraocular Pressure Effects Following Systemic Administration of an Aminoalkylindole and (R)-(+)- Methanandamide in Normotensive Rabbits,"  Opth. Res. 29, 1-5 (1997).

J.W. Huffman, S.Yu, V. Showalter, M.E. Abood, J.L. Wiley, D.R. Compton, B.R. Martin, R.D. Bramblett and P.H. Reggio, "1-Deoxy HU-210: A Potent Cannabinoid with High Affinity for the CB2 Receptor," J.Med. Chem. 39, 3875-3878 (1996).

S.G. Lagu, A. Varona, J.D. Chambers, P.H. Reggio, "Construction of a Steric Map of the Binding Pocket for Cannabinoids at the Cannabinoid Receptor," Drug Design and Discovery 12,179-192 (1995).

J.W. Huffman, W.K. Banner, G.K. Zoorob, H.H. Joyner, P.H. Reggio, B.R. Martin, D.R. Compton, "Stereoselective Synthesis of the Epimeric _7-Tetrahydrocannabinols," Tetrahedron 51, 1017-1032 (1995).

P.H. Reggio, R.D. Bramblett, H. Yuknavich, H.H. Seltzman, D.N. Fleming, S.R. Fernando, L.A. Stevenson, R.G. Pertwee, "The Design, Synthesis, and Testing of Desoxy-CBD: Further Evidence for a Region of Steric Inaccessibility at the Cannabinoid Receptor," Life Sciences 56, 2025-2032 (1995).

R.D. Bramblett, A.M. Panu, J.A. Ballesteros, P.H. Reggio, "Construction of a 3D Model of the Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor: Determination of Helix Ends and Helix Orientation," Life Sciences 56, 1971-1982 (1995).

P.H. Reggio, "Molecular Modeling at Kennesaw State College Using Chem-X: A Capstone Experience", CUR Quarterly 15, 34-36 (1994).

R.E. Venegas, P.H. Reggio, J.R. Rabinowitz, "Theoretical Studies of Crowded Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons", Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, PAH XIII, Garrigues, P. and Lamotte, M., eds., 841-848, Gordon and Breach,Yverdon Switzerland (1993).

P.H. Reggio, A.M. Panu, and S. Miles, "The Characterization of a Region of Steric Interference at the Cannabinoid Receptor Using the Active Analog Approach", J. Med. Chem. 36, 1761-1771, (1993).

P.H. Reggio, "A Search for Properties Which Produce Discrimination Between Psychoactivity and Analgesic Activity", Int. J. Quantum Chem. 44, 165-179 (1992).

R.E. Venegas, P.H. Reggio, and J.R. Rabinowitz, "Computational Studies of the 3- Dimensional Structure of Cyclopenta Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Containing a Gulf Region", Int. J. Quantum. Chem. 41, 497-516 (1992).

H.H. Seltzman, Y-A Hsieh, C.G. Pitt, and P.H. Reggio, "Synthesis of Rotationally Restricted Tetrahydrocannabinol Ethers", J. Org. Chem. 56, 1549-1553 (1991).

P.H. Reggio, G.B. McGaughey, D.F. Odear, H.H. Seltzman, D.R. Compton, and B.R. Martin, "A Rational Search  for the Separation of Psychoactivity and Analgesia in Cannabinoids", Pharmacol. Biochem. Behav. 40, 479-486 (1991).

P.H. Reggio, H.H. Seltzman, D.R. Compton, W.R. Prescott, Jr. and B.R. Martin, "An Investigation of the Role of the Phenolic Hydroxyl in Cannabinoid Activity", Mol. Pharmacol. 38, 854-862 (1990).

P.H. Reggio, V. Frecer, and A.P. Mazurek, "A Molecular Reactivity Template for Cannabinoid Analgesic Activity", Int. J. Quantum Chem., QBS 17, 119-131 (1990).

P. H. Reggio, K. V. Greer, and S. M. Cox, "The Importance of the Orientation of the C9 Substituent to Cannabinoid Activity", J.Med. Chem. 32, 1630 (1989).

P. H. Reggio and S. Cox, "O,2-propano-delta-8-THC and O,10-methano-delta-9-THC: Two New Cannabinoids Designed to Test the Importance of the Phenol Group to Cannabinoid Activity", Marijuana: An International Research Report, Monograph Series No. 7. G. Chesher, P. Consroe, and R. Musty, eds., pp 285-290, Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra (1988).

P. H. Reggio and A. P. Mazurek, "A Reactivity Template for Cannabinoid Activity," J. Mol. Struc. (Theochem) 149, 331 (1987).

P. H. Reggio, S. Topiol, and H. Weinstein, "Molecular Determinants for the Potency of Action of 2- Methylhistamine and 4 Methylhistamine as Histamine H2-Receptor Agonists," J. Med. Chem. 29, 2412 (1986).

P.H. Reggio, H. Weinstein, R. Osman, and S. Topiol, "Molecular Determinants for Binding of Methylenedioxytryptamines at 5-HT/LSD Receptors," Int. J. Quantun Chem. Quantum Biol. Symp. 8: 373 (1981).

P. Politzer, P.H. Reggio and I.R. Politzer, "Interdisciplinary Cancer Research Workshop", Cancer Research 39, 429, (1979).

M. J. Gaertner, P.H. Reggio, C.R. Crosby, III, R. L. Schmidt, and J.A. Mayo, "Intensity Fluctuation Light Scattering by Bacteriophage Particles I. Experimental Study of Morphologically Different Particles", J. Coll. Interf. Sci., 63, 259, (1978).

P. Politzer and P.H. Reggio, "Properties of Atoms in Molecules. IV. Atomic Charges in Some Linear Polyatomic Molecules", J. Amer. Chem. Soc., 94, 8308 (1972).

G.G. Guilbault and P. Hodapp, "Fluorometric Assay of Uric Acid", Analytical Letters 1, 789 (1968).


INVITED REVIEWS:
P.H. Reggio, "Pharmacophores for Ligand Recognition and Activation/Inactivation of the Cannabinoid Receptors," Current Pharmaceutical Design, 9(20), 1607-1633 (2003). *PDF*

P.H. Reggio, "Endocannabinoid Structure Activity Relationships at the Cannabinoid Receptors," Prostaglandins, Leukot. Essent. Fatty Acids, 66, 143-160 (2002).*PDF*

P.H. Reggio and H. Traore, "Structure-Activity Relationships for Endocannabinoid Interaction with the Cannabinoid Receptor, the Anandamide Transporter and the Anandamide Amidohydrolase", Chem. Phys. Lipids 108, 15-35 (2000). *PDF*

P.H. Reggio, "Ligand-Ligand and Ligand-Receptor Approaches to Modeling the Cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 Receptors: Achievements and Challenges", Current Medicinal Chemistry 6, 665-683 (1999).

P.H. Reggio, "Cannabinoid Pharmacology." Tocris Cookson Pharmaceuticals (1999).

R.E. Musty, P. Reggio, and P. Consroe, "A Review of Recent Advances in Cannabinoid Research and the 1994 International Symposium on Cannabis and the Cannabinoids", Life Sciences, 56, 1993-1940 (1995).

P.H. Reggio, "Molecular Determinants of Cannabinoid Activity: Towards the Design of Cannabinoid Analgesics with Reduced Psychoactive Liability", NIDA Research Monograph, 134, 210-228 (1993).

B.R. Martin, G. Cabral, S.R. Childers, S. Deadwyler, R. Mechoulam, and P. Reggio, "International Cannabis Research Society Meeting. Summary, Keystone, CO (June 19-20, 1992)" Drug and Alcohol Dep., 31, 219-227 (1993).

P. H. Reggio, "Molecular Determinants for Cannabinoid Activity: Refinement of a Molecular Reactivity Template," NIDA Research Monograph 79: Structure-Activity Relationships of the Cannabinoids, R. S. Rapaka and A. Makriyannis, eds., pp. 82-95, DHHS, Maryland (1987).


BOOK CHAPTERS:
P.H. Reggio. "The Relationship Between Endocannabinoid Conformation and Endocannabinoid Interaction at the Cannabinoid Receptors" in "Endocannabinoids: The Brain and Body's Marijuana and Beyond", Taylor and Francis, London (2004).

P.H. Reggio. "Cannabinoid Receptors: From Structure to Function" in The Biology of Marihuana: From Gene to Behavior, Harwood Academic Publishers, UK (2001).


ABSTRACTS ( Student Co-authors Underlined):
D.P. Hurst, J. Barnett-Norris and P.H. Reggio. "The Binding Site for the Cannabinoid Agonist CP55,940 Involves the CB EC2 Loop" Biophysical Society Meeting, 2004.

D.L. Lynch and P.H. Reggio. "Initial Stage of CB1 Activation Explored by Molecular Dynamics Simulations." Biophysical Society Meeting, 2004.

J. Barnett-Norris, D.P. Hurst, and P.H. Reggio. "Steric Occlusion: The Importance of the CB1 E-2 Loop on CP55940 Binding." Biophysical Society Meeting, 2004.

P.H. Reggio, D.P. Hurst, U.Umejiego, H.H. Seltzman, S.D. McAllister, M.E. Abood and D.L. Lewis. "Carboxamide Oxygen-K3.28 Interaction is Responsible for SR141716A Inverse Agonism at the Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor." American Chemical Society Meeting, June 2003.

R. Hart, D.P. Hurst and P.H. Reggio. "The CB1 TMH 2-3 Region Forms the Binding Site for (+)-7-OH-CBD-DMH" International Cannabinoid Research Society Meeting, June 2003.

P.H. Reggio, D.P. Hurst, J.A. Ballesteros and D.L. Lynch. "The CB1 V6.43/I6.46 Groove is Optimally Placed in the Lipid Bilayer to Recognize Endocannabinoids in Lipid." International Cannabinoid Research Society Meeting, June 2003.

M. Nebane, P. Reggio and Z-H Song. "V6.43 and I6.46 are Essential for Ligand Alkyl/Acyl Side Chain Interaction with the CB1 Cannabinoid Receptor." International Cannabinoid Research Society Meeting, June 2003.

J. Barnett-Norris, D.P. Hurst and P.H. Reggio. "The Influence of Cannabinoid Receptor Second Extracellular Loop Conformation on the Binding of CP55940." International Cannabinoid Research Society Meeting, June 2003.

J. Ballesteros, N. Li, D. Salom, D.J. Sieg, T. Bennett, J. Miller, J. Ransom, P.H. Reggio, J.W. Huffman, K. Palczewski. "Structure-Function and Crystallization of CB1-CB2 Receptors." International Cannabinoid Research Society Meeting, June 2003.

J.W. Huffman, M.-J. Wu, J. Lu, G. Hynd, K. Steelman, A. Thompson, S. Bushell, P.H. Reggio, C. Tartal, J.L. Wiley and B.R. Martin. "Structure-Activity Relationships for 1-Alkyl-3-(1-Naphthoyl)Indoles. Steric and Electronic Effects of Naphthoyl Substituents." International Cannabinoid Research Society Meeting, June 2003.

R. Singh, D.P. Hurst, J. Barnett-Norris, D.L. Lynch, F. Guarnieri, P.H. Reggio. "Activation of the Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor Involves a W6.48/F3.36 Rotamer Toggle Switch." Biophysical Society Meeting, March 1- 5, 2003.

J. Barnett-Norris, D.P. Hurst, E.L. Mehler, P.H. Reggio. "To Turn or Not to Turn: Role of a Conserved Proline in CB1 EC2 Loop." Biophysical Society Meeting, March 1 - 5, 2003.
D.P. Hurst, D.L. Lynch, K. Buehner, P.H. Reggio. "Serine 4.53 of the Cannabinoid CB2 Receptor Forms a Intrahelix Hydrogen Bond That Affects the Conformation of TMH4." Biophysical Society Meeting, March 1 - 5, 2003.
D.L. Lynch, D.P. Hurst, J. Barnett-Norris, R. Singh, P.H. Reggio. "Molecular Dynamics Studies of the Activation Mechanism of the Cannabinoid Receptor." Biophysical Society Meeting, March 1 - 5, 2003.
C. Tartal, J. Steed, D. Hurst, D. Lu, A. Makriyannis, P. Reggio, "Molecular Basis for Cannabinoid Receptor Sub-type Selectivity of AM411 and AM756." International Cannabinoid Research Society, July 2002.

J. Barnett-Norris, D.P. Hurst and P.H. Reggio. "The CSXXFP Motif is an Important Structural Element of the Second Extracellular Loop in the Cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 Receptors." International Cannabinoid Research Society, July 2002.

P.H. Reggio, D.P. Hurst, K. Buehner, J. Barnett-Norris, S.D. McAllister and M.E. Abood. "The TMH 3-4-5-6 Aromatic Rich Region of CB1: Importance of Aromatic Stacking Interactions for the Binding of SR141716A and WIN55,212-2 and C-H···pi Interactions for the Binding of Anandamide." International Cannabinoid Research Society, July 2002.

J. Barnett-Norris, D. Hurst and P.H. Reggio. "Global Positioning of TMH 3 Extracellular End in CB1 Receptor is Controlled by Interplay of Two, Small Polar Residues." Biophysical Society Meeting, February 2002.

A. Hutchings, V.L.H. Bevilacqua, J.H. Brown, T.P. Albright, D.P. Hurst and P.H. Reggio. "NMR Studies of Cannabinoid Receptor Second Extracellular Loop Peptides in the Absence and Presence of SDS." Biophysical Society Meeting, February 2002.

P. Reggio, D. Hurst, S.K. Tata, S. Hyatt, H. Seltzman, B. Thomas, L. Stevenson, R. Pertwee, M. Zhong, Z-H Song and D. Lewis. "Inverse Agonism of SR141716A at CB1 Results from Hydrogen Bonding of the C-3 Pyrazole Substituent to K3.28(192) / D6.58(366)." International Cannabinoid Research Society, June 2001.

D. Hurst, J. Norris, F. Guarnieri and P. Reggio. "Conformational Requirements for CB1 / Endocannabinoid Interaction", International Cannabinoid Research Society, June 2001.

H. Traore, K. Buehner, J. Norris, F. Guarnieri and P. Reggio. "Conformational Requirements for Endocannabinoid Interaction with the Anandamide Transporter and the Fatty Acid Amidohydrolase." International Cannabinoid Research Society, June 2001.

P.H. Reggio, D.P. Hurst, H. Seltzman, S. Hyatt, Z-H Song and D. Lewis. "Helix 3-6 Interaction Present Only in Inactive State Leads to Inverse Agonism of SR141716A at CB1 Receptor." American Chemical Society, National Meeting, Chicago, August 2001.

J.B. Norris, D.P. Hurst, P.H. Reggio and F. Guarnieri. "The Identity of Residue 6.49 is Key to the Conformation of  Helix 6 in the Cannabinoid Receptors." Biophysical Society, February 2001.

P.H. Reggio, J. Barnett-Norris, J.A. Ballesteros, F. Guarnieri and D.P. Hurst. "The Importance of the Helix 6 BXXB Motif to Ligand Binding and Activation of the Cannabinoid Receptors." International Cannabinoid Research Society, June 2000.

J.A. Ballesteros, J. Barnett-Norris, F. Guarnieri, D.P. Hurst and P.H. Reggio. "The Importance of the BXXB Motif to Ligand Binding and Activation of the Cannabinoid Receptors." Biophysical Society Meeting, February 2000.

V.L.H. Bevilacqua, M.A. Hawks, E.A. Thames, L. Padolsky, J. Powers, D.P. Hurst and P.H. Reggio. "Solution Conformation of Substance P: A Combined FT NMR and Molecular Modeling Project for Biochemistry." American Chemical Society, National Meeting, August 1999.

P.H. Reggio, J. Barnett-Norris and D.P. Hurst. "Acyl Chain Conformational Requirements for CB1 Binding of Anandamide and Its Analog." International Cannabinoid Research Society, June 1999.

S. Basu-Dutt, D.P. Hurst, M. Castro-Ekman and P.H. Reggio. "The Binding Site for SR-144528 at the Cannabinoid CB2 Receptor" American Chemical Society, Southeastern Region, November 1998.

P.H. Reggio, D.P. Hurst, J.B. Norris, Z.H. Song, S.D. McAllister and M.E. Abood. "Computational Studies of Helix 5 Residues of the CB Receptors That Are Important for Ligand Interaction, Sub-Type Selectivity and Activation." International Cannabinoid Research Society, July 1998.

J.B. Norris, D.P. Hurst and P.H. Reggio. "What Is (Are) the Bioactive Conformations of Anandamide?" International Cannabinoid Research Society, July 1998.

S. Basu-Dutt, D.P. Hurst, M. Castro-Ekman and P.H. Reggio. "The Binding Site for SR-144528 at the Cannabinoid CB2 Receptor" American Chemical Society, Southeastern Region, Fall 1998.

P.H. Reggio, S. Basu-Dutt, D.P. Hurst, M.J. Patel, H.H. Seltzman and B.F. Thomas, "What is the Bioactive Conformation of Aminoalkylindoles at the CB1 Receptor? Insights Gained from the E and Z Napthylidenes," International Cannabinoid Research Society, June 1997.

J. Barnett-Norris, F. Guarnieri, and P.H. Reggio, "Conformational Memories and the Exploration of Biologically Relevant Conformations of Anadamide," International Cannabinoid Research Society 1997 Meeting, p.5.

M.J. Patel, J. M. Mericle, T.R. Hunter, M.T. Castro, D.P.Hurst and P.H. Reggio, "The Characterization of Regions of Steric Interference for Aminoalkylindole Binding at the CB1 Receptor," International Cannabinoid ResearchSociety 1997  Meeting, p.21.

P.H. Reggio, S. Basu-Dutt, D.P.Hurst, M.J. Patel, H.H. Seltzman and B.F. Thomas, "What is the Bioactive Conformation of Aminoalkyindols at the CB1 Receptor? Insights Gained from E and Z Napthylidene Indenes," International Cannabinoid Research Society 1997 Meeting, p.47.

T.R. Hunter, D. Hurst, J. M. Mericle, M.J. Patel, and P.H. Reggio, "The Aminoalkylindole Binding Site at  the Cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 Receptors", International Cannabinoid Research Society, June 1996.

J. M. Mericle, T.R. Hunter, M.J. Patel and P.H. Reggio, "The Development of an Aminoalkylindole Pharmacophore at the Cannabinoid Receptors", American Chemical Society, August 1996.

R.D. Bramblett and P.H. Reggio, "An Exploration of Possible Binding Sites for Cannabinoid Ligands at the CB1 Receptor: A Hypothesized Binding Site for Classical Cannabinoids, Non-Classical Cannabinoids and Anandamides", International Cannabinoid Research Society, June 1995.

M. Perry and P.H. Reggio, "Determination of a Second Region of Steric Interference at the Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor", FASEB, Spring 1995.

R.D. Bramblett, A.M. Panu and P.H. Reggio, "Determination of the Helix Ends and the Helix Orientations of the Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor", FASEB, Spring 1995.

H.H. Seltzman, D.N. Fleming, P.H. Reggio, "Synthesis and Characterization of Desoxy Cannabidiol for Testing Conformational Effects on Cannabinoid Activity", International Cannabis Research Society, July 1994.

H.H. Seltzman, T. Wang, A.E. Brown, P.H. Reggio, "Synthesis of 0,2-Propano-11-Nor-_8 THC for Testing the Role of Hydroxylation in Cannabinoid Analgesia", International Cannabis Research Society, July 1994.

R.D. Bramblett, A.M. Panu, P.H. Reggio, "Construction of a 3D Model of the Cannabinoid Receptor: Determination of Transmembrane Helical Ends and Helical Phase", International Cannabis Research Society, July 1994.

S. Lagu, P.H. Reggio, J.D. Chambers, A. Varona, "Construction of a Model of the Cannabinoid Receptor: The Receptor Steric Map", American Chemical Society, August 1993.

S. Lagu, P.H. Reggio, J.D. Chambers, A. Varona, "The Calculation of the Receptor Steric Map for the [3H]-CP-55,940 Labelled Cannabinoid Receptor", International Cannabis Research Society, June 1993.

P.H. Reggio, S. Lagu, A. Varona, J. Ponders, "An Exploration of the Utility of the Cannabinoid Receptor Essential Volume Map for the Prediction of Activity", International Cannabis Research Society, June 1993.

P.H. Reggio, A.M. Panu, S. Miles, "A Steric Requirement for Cannabinoid Activity", International Cannabis Research Society, June 1992.

P.H. Reggio, "Towards the Design of Cannaibinoid Analgesics with Reduced Psychoactive Liability", NIDA RAUS Meeting, November, 1991.

P.H. Reggio, "A Search for Molecular Properties Which Produce Discrimination Between Cannabinoid Psycho pharmacological and Analgesic Activities", ISQBP President's Meeting, Stanford University, September, 1991.

P.H. Reggio, "Molecular Determinants for Cannabinoid Analgesic Activity", International Cannabis Research Society Meeting, June 1991.

P.H. Reggio, A.M. Panu, and S. Miles, "Characterization of a Region of Steric Interference at the Site of Action of the Cannabinoids", FASEB, April 1991.

G.B. McGaughey and P.H. Reggio, "A Rational Search for the Separation of Cannabinoid Psychoactivity and Analgesic Activity", American Chemical Society, April, 1991.

P. H. Reggio, H. H. Seltzman, D. R. Compton, W. R. Prescott, Jr., and B. R. Martin, "An Investigation of the Role of the Phenolic Hydroxyl in Cannabinoid Activity", Marihuana `90, Crete (Greece), July, 1990.

P. H. Reggio, A.P. Mazurek, and V. Frecer, "Molecular Determinants for Cannabinoid Activity: A Template for Cannabinoid Analgesic Activity", Sanibel Symposium on Quantum Biology and Quantum Pharmacology, March 1990.

P. H. Reggio and S. Miles, "Molecular Determinants for Cannabinoid Activity: The Receptor Essential Volume Near the Carbocyclic Ring", International Cannabinoid Study Group Meeting, Richmond, VA, June 1990.

D. R. Compton, W. R. Prescott, P. H. Reggio, H. H. Seltzman and B. R. Martin, "Evaluation of the Importance of the Phenol Group to Cannabinoid Activity", FASEB Abstract 5031, Spring, 1990.

P. H. Reggio, K. V. Greer, and J. K. Barnett, "Molecular Determinants for Cannabinoid Activity: The Importance of the Orientation of the C9 Substituent to Cannabinoid Activity", Sanibel Symposium on Quantum Biology and Quantum Pharmacology, April, 1989.

P. H. Reggio and K. V. Greer "The Importance of the Orientation of the C9 Substituent to Cannabinoid Activity", International Cannabinoid Study Group, March, 1989.

P. H. Reggio, K. V. Greer, and K. D. Barfield, "Molecular Determinants for Cannabinoid Activity: The Importance of the Orientation of the Carbocyclic Ring," FASEB, Abstract 30170, May, 1988.

P. H. Reggio and S. Cox, "Molecular Determinants for Cannabinoid Activity: The Design of Compounds to Test the Importance of the Phenol Group to Cannabinoid Activity," Sanibel Symposium on Quantum Biology and Quantum Pharmacology, March, 1988.

P. H. Reggio and S. Cox, "O,2-propano-delta-8-THC and O,10-methano-delta-9-THC: Two New Cannabinoids Designed to Test the Importance of the Phenol Group to Cannabinoid Psychopharmacological Activity," Marihuana '87 Symposium, Melbourne, Australia, 1987.

P. H. Reggio and S. Cox, "Refinement of a Molecular Reactivity Template for Cannabinoid Activity," FASEB Abstract 30403, March, 1987.

S. Cox, D. Sams, P.K. Macy, and P.H. Reggio, "The Importance of the Orientation of the Carbocyclic Ring to Cannabinoid Activity," Georgia Academy of Science, Spring 1987.

P. H. Reggio, "Molecular Determinants for Cannabinoid Activity: Refinement of a Molecular Reactivity Template," NIDA RAUS Meeting: Structure-Activity Relationships of the Cannabinoids, October, 1986.

D. H. Sams,P.K. Macy, and P.H. Reggio, "Structure Activity Relationships Among Primary Cannabinoids: A Question of Planarity," Georgia Academy of Science, Spring 1996.

P. H. Reggio and A. P. Mazurek, "Molecular Determinants for Cannabinoid Activity," Abstract 31129, Drugs of Abuse Section, FASEB Meeting, Spring 1986.


INVITED LECTURES:
2004 "Inverse Agonism at the Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor", Bristol Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ
2004 "Carboxamide Oxygen-K3.28 Interaction is Responsible for SR141716A Inverse Agonism at the Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor. G-Protein Coupled Receptor Structure, Modeling, and Ligand Design, American Chemical Society Meeting, Anaheim, California, March 2004.
2003 "The CB1 V6.43/I6.46 Groove is Optimally Places in the Lipid Bilayer to Recognize Endocannabinoids in Lipid", Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Louisville.
2003 "Molecular Mechanisms for Lipid-Based Signaling: Cannabinoid Receptor Recognition and Activation" University of Memphis, April 11, 2003
2002 "Molecular Basis for the Inverse Agonist Effects of SR141716A at the CB1 Receptor", Department of Biochemistry, SUNY Stony Brook.
2002 "Structural Determinanct of Inverse Agonist Action at the Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor", Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Medical College of Georgia.
2002 "Inverse Agonism of SR141716A at CB1 Results from Hydrogen Bonding of the C-3 Pyrazole Substituent to K3.28(192) / D6.58(366)." Novasite Pharmaceuticals, San Diego, CA.
2002 "The Importance of Aromatic Stacking for Ligand Interaction at the CB1 Receptor", California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA.
2001 "Helix 3-6 Interaction Present Only in Inactive State Leads to Inverse Agonism of SR141716A at CB1 Receptor: Modeling Ligand Interactions with Membrane Proteins Symposium", Division of Computers in Chemistry, American Chemical Society Meeting, Chicago, August 2001.
2001 "The Importance of Undergraduate Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities". Augusta State University Student Research and Fine Arts Conference.
2000 "Cannabinoid SAR", AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Montreal, Canada.
2000 "Models of the Inactive and Active Forms of the Cannabinoid Receptors", Department of Physics, Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa, Italy
1999 "Aminoalkylindole Binding at the Cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 Receptors: Evidence for Sub-Type Selectivity", Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Georgia.
1999 "Aminoalkylindole Binding at the Cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 Receptors: Evidence for Sub-Type Selectivity", Department of Chemistry, Mississippi State University.
1998 "The Aminoalkylindole Binding Site at the Cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 Receptors", School of Chemistry, Clemson University.
1998 "Ligand Binding at the Cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 Receptors",Synaptic Pharmaceuticals, Paramus, N.J
1996 "Ligand Binding Sites at the Cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 Receptors: Inferences Drawn From Three
Dimensional Computer Models of the Cannabinoid Receptors", Pharmacology and Toxicolgy
Department, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University.
1996 "Ligand Binding Sites at the Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor", Biochemistry Department, University of
Massachusetts Medical School.
1995 "The Construction of a Three Dimensional Model of the Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor", Biochemistry
Department, Medical College of Wisconsin.
1993 "Computer-Aided Drug Design - The Design of Cannabinoid Analgesics", State of Georgia Academic
Committee Meeting on Chemistry.
1992 "Molecular Determinants of Cannabinoid Activity", School of Chemistry, Clemson University.
1991 "Medication Development - Drug Discovery and Computer - Aided Drug Design", National Institute on
Drug Abuse.
1991 "Prospects in Computer - Aided Drug Design", International Society of Quantum Biologists and
Pharmacologists President's Meeting.
1988-1991 "Molecular Modeling in the Undergraduate Chemistry Curriculum", National Science
Foundation Workshop, Georgia State University.
1986 "Structure - Activity Relationships of the Cannabinoids", National Institute on Drug Abuse.


INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE (Kennesaw State):
2002 - 2003 KSU Foundation Awards Committee ... Member
2002 - 2003 College of Science and Mathematics, Tenure and Promotion Committee ... Member
2002 Vice President for Academic Affairs Search Committee ... Member
1999 - 2000 College of Science and Mathematics, Tenure and Promotion Committee...Member
1997 - 1998 University Tenure and Promotion Committee, Chair.
1997 - 1998 Faculty Development Committee...Member.
1997 Search Committee...Dean of School of Science and Mathematics
1996 - 1997 Undergraduate Research Symposium: KSU College of Science and Mathematics ...Coordinator.
1996 - 1997 KSU Honors Program...Honors Council.
1996 - 1997 Research and Creative Activities Council...Steering Committee.
1996 - 1997 President's Council for Academic Community...Executive Committee.
1994 - 1996 Faculty Development Committee...Member and Grant Reviewer.
1995 - 1997 University Tenure and Promotion Committee.
1991 - 1992 Faculty Caucus...Chair.
1992 - 1994 Faculty Caucus Newsletter...Editor.
1989 - 1993 Tenure and Promotion Committee: School of Science and Allied Health.
1988 - 1992 Faculty Development Committee ... Member and Grant Reviewer.
1988 - 1990 President's Strategic Planning Committee ... Member.
1987 Search Committee ... Director of Students Activities ... Chair.
1986 - 1990 Graduate Policies and Curriculum Committee...Chair, Graduate Assistantship Subcommittee, 1988-1990.
1986 - 1988 Academic Honors and Awards Committee ... Chair, Distinguished Teacher Subcommittee, 1987-1988.
1984 - 1997 Co-op and Internship Program ... Chemistry Department ... Coordinator.
1984 - 1986 Academic Honors and Awards Committee...Chair 1984-1985.
1984 Younger Chemists' Committee of the American Chemical Society ROADSHOW...
co-sponsored and hosted by KSC Chemistry Dept...Chair.

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