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Department of Pharmacology

Pharmacology is a broad and integrative discipline that focuses on the interaction of living cells with the regulatory molecules in their environment. It is a diverse science that proves basic mechanisms of molecular and cellular function with the knowledge that unraveling these mechanisms will lead to new therapeutic approaches to a variety of diseases. The Department of Pharmacology has a unique role within the basic biomedical sciences: to conduct investigations into the fundamental principles of cell function and translate these findings to clinical applications.

Our faculty offer a variety of exciting research opportunities in Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, including the following Research Interests:

  • Cardiovascular/Respiratory Biology
  • Cellular Physiology
  • Chemical Biology and Molecular Pharmacology
  • Immunity and Inflammation
  • Metabolism
  • Molecular and Systems Neuroscience

 

Mark Beenhakker

Dr. Mark Beenhakker Awarded with the UVA 2026 All-University Teaching Award

Congratulations to Mark Beenhakker on his receipt of the 2026 UVA All-University Teaching Award!

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Omina Nazarzoda

Bland Lab Student Omina Nazarzoda Receives F31 Funding

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Abbott Lab

Abbott Lab and Collaborators Map Brain’s Blood Pressure Control Center

Congratulations to Steve Abbott and his colleagues on publishing their blood pressure findings in the scientific journal Circulation Research!

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Explore the UVA BIMS Program

Our distinguished faculty and cutting-edge curriculum empower future leaders in biomedical research to tackle today's complex challenges with passion and expertise.

Our deadline for Fall 2024 admission was December 1, 2023, and applications are currently under review. The application portal will open on September 1, 2024, for Fall 2025 admission.

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Dr. Mark Beenhakker Awarded with the UVA 2026 All-University Teaching Award

Congratulations to Mark Beenhakker on his receipt of the 2026 UVA All-University Teaching Award! This award program is designed to recognize outstanding teaching in all schools of the University. The…

Bland Lab Student Omina Nazarzoda Receives F31 Funding

Bland lab neuroscience graduate student Omina Nazarzoda received 3 years NIH F31 funding for her project titled: "Effects of early-life infection and immune signaling on neural development." Congratulations Omina, we…

Bayliss Lab Alumnus Adishesh Narahari Contributes to Analysis on Importance of Continued NIH Funding for Research

A new analysis of federal funding for RNA vaccine research highlights the vast potential of the technology not just for preventing infectious diseases but treating devastating conditions ranging from cancer…

Desai Lab Alumnus Dr. Michael Schappe Receives Faculty Position

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Schappe on his appointment as Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research: "seeks to uncover…

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Joseph Larner Memorial Lecture In Pharmacology

[Pinn Hall Conference Center Auditorium] Systems approaches to mitochondrial biology and disease
Mar
27

Pharmacology Seminar- Dr. Leon Straub

[Pinn Hall 5023] Adipose-brain cross talk in weight regulation
Apr
2

Pharmacology Seminar- Dr. Ashley Brandebura

[Pinn Hall 5023] Astrocytes as central modulators of synaptic and immunological dysfunction in neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative disease
Apr
9

Pharmacology Seminar- Dr. Garrett Mullins

[Pinn Hall 5023]
Apr
23