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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

Congratulations Omina!

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Nikolay Dokholyan

New AI Technology to Speed Drug Development

UVA’s Nikolay V. Dokholyan, PhD, and colleagues have developed a suite of artificial intelligence-powered tools, called YuelDesign, YuelPocket and YuelBond, that work together to transform how new drugs are created.

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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. Stevan Djuric Published in Movement Disorders

UVA Pharmacology's Dr. Stevan Djuric has published an article in Movement Disorders titled "Addressing the Challenges of Translating LRRK2 Biology into Disease-Modifying Therapies: The LRRK2 Investigative Therapeutics Exchange Initiative." Dr.…

Dr. Tim Martin Receives Cancer Biology (CBIO) Research Program Pilot Award

Congratulations to Dr. Timothy Martin on his receipt of the Cancer Biology (CBIO) Research Program Pilot Award from the University of Virginia. Pilot funding is intended to spark new projects,…

Dr. Stevan Djuric Speaks at PharmaBlock’s 2026 Drug Discovery Conference

On April 24, 2026, PharmaBlock’s 2026 Spring Drug Discovery Conference wrapped up successfully in Nanjing, China. The event brought together over 100 distinguished guests from the global drug discovery field,…

Welcome to Pharmacology!

Congratulations to the newest confirmed Pharmacology Graduate Students: Sinead Claffey, Paul Lai, Linnea Meier, Chloe Renken, and Rachel Scissors. The School of Medicine celebrated our first-year BIMS students at the…

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2026 Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Summit

[Virginia Guest House]
Oct
14