Skip to content 
No products in the cart.
Medical Reviewer & Expert Contributor
Philip W. Askenase, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine · Yale School of Medicine
Section of Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology
About Dr. Philip W. Askenase
Dr. Philip W. Askenase is a distinguished physician-scientist and Professor of Internal Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine, where he leads research in the Section of Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology. He was elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) in 1978 — one of the most prestigious medical societies in North America.
Dr. Askenase’s research focuses on immunological mechanisms including extracellular vesicles (EVs), allergic responses, and the biological pathways underlying immune modulation. His peer-reviewed work spans decades of clinical investigation and basic science research published in leading international journals.
In the context of cannabis and health, Dr. Askenase brings deep expertise in immune pharmacology, helping to contextualize the safety profile of cannabis consumption, the biological basis of endocannabinoid signaling, and the evidence-based guidance that responsible dispensaries like DankBros should communicate to adult consumers.
Role at DankBros
Dr. Askenase serves as an independent medical reviewer for DankBros educational content. He reviewed and approved the DankBros cannabis ordering guides, FAQ content, and responsible-use guidelines in February 2026. His review ensures that all health-adjacent content on dankbros.net is accurate, evidence-based, and consistent with current Canadian federal regulations and scientific understanding of cannabis.
DankBros is committed to responsible cannabis education. All informational content is reviewed by qualified professionals to ensure accuracy and compliance with Canadian law (Cannabis Act, 2018).
Credentials & Publications
Academic Affiliation
Yale School of Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Section of Rheumatology, Allergy
and Clinical Immunology
New Haven, Connecticut
Professional Memberships
American Society for Clinical
Investigation (ASCI) — Elected 1978
International Society for Extracellular
Vesicles (ISEV)
Areas of Expertise
Allergy & Immunology
Extracellular Vesicles
Rheumatology
Cannabis Pharmacology
Clinical Investigation
Selected Publication
Extracellular Vesicle (EV) Targeted Cells Release Secondary Effector EVs: Indication of How To Account for Histocompatibility and Disease Specificity of EV Treatments
Journal of Extracellular Vesicles, 2025 May 25;14(5):e70076
DOI: 10.1002/jev2.70076 · PMCID: PMC12104073
External Profiles
American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) Profile
Member since 1978. Yale School of Medicine, Allergy & Immunology.
PubMed Publication List (Askenase PW)
Full list of peer-reviewed publications indexed on PubMed / NCBI.
PMC Full Text: J Extracell Vesicles 2025
Open-access peer-reviewed article, PMID 40415199.
Content on dankbros.net related to cannabis safety, responsible use, and legal compliance has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Philip W. Askenase, MD — February 2026.