Rhea Temmermand, PhDc, MSN, CRNA, FAANA
Rhea Temmermand, PhDc, MSN, CRNA, FAANA is a distinguished research scientist specializing in neuropharmacology within the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology at Drexel University. Her research focuses on the role of glutamate transporters in astrocytes and their impact on pain modulation, with particular emphasis on neuropathic pain, non-opioid drug development, and opioid addiction. In addition to her full-time research endeavors, she serves as an Adjunct Professor in Drexel University’s Nurse Anesthesia program and is the co-editor of a comprehensive science textbook designed for nurse anesthesiologists. She is also the co-founder of Atomic Anesthesia, an innovative EdTech company dedicated to transforming complex scientific and clinical concepts into accessible and practical resources for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNA faculty.
Rhea Temmermand, PhDc, MSN, CRNA, FAANA is a distinguished research scientist specializing in neuropharmacology within the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology at Drexel University. Her research focuses on the role of glutamate transporters in astrocytes and their impact on pain modulation, with particular emphasis on neuropathic pain, non-opioid drug development, and opioid addiction. In addition to her full-time research endeavors, she serves as an Adjunct Professor in Drexel University’s Nurse Anesthesia program and is the co-editor of a comprehensive science textbook designed for nurse anesthesiologists. She is also the co-founder of Atomic Anesthesia, an innovative EdTech company dedicated to transforming complex scientific and clinical concepts into accessible and practical resources for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNA faculty.
