Dr. Dretchen’s research was directed towards chemical and biologic threat agents. He was a member of the team of experts that designed antidote kits carried by the United States Military for use in case of exposure to chemical weapons of mass destruction. His laboratory also developed a series of probes based upon DNA analysis that will be used by the Department of Defense for the identification of anthrax and dengue fever. Additionally, Dr. Dretchen focused on the identification and quantification of renal excreted metabolites of the major antidepressant drugs. Finally, Dr. Dretchen had a long-standing collaboration with Dr. Richard Gillis to better understand the neural pathways in the brain the control the gastric activity of various parts of the stomach and small intestine.
Academic Appointment(s)
- Primary
- Professor Emeritus , Pharmacology & Physiology