Who we are
The Pharmacology Program is composed of a growing family of energetic, well-funded faculty with broad research interests (Neuroscience, Metabolism, Cancer, and Education) and is a leader in graduate training. Pharmacology students regularly represent the Program at conferences, have an outstanding record of publication, and are highly successful in competing for institutional and national fellowships. Pharmacology’s well-rounded curriculum is supplemented by an active seminar program that connects students with outstanding researchers (including Nobel Laureates) and scientists in various drug-discovery careers. Following this training, graduates go on to become leaders in the Pharmacological Sciences, particularly in academia and industry.
With a history of excellence spanning over 100 years, the Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology, which houses the Pharmacology PhD Program, has established itself at the forefront of research and education. Comprised of 16 laboratories outfitted with state-of-the art technology, it offers students versatility alongside comprehensive research training. Its cohort of innovative, collaborative faculty not only publish in high-impact journals but have received international recognition. In testament to this, their research program is supported by over $13 million in funding annually from federal and private agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), and American Heart Association (AHA).
