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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

 

George Souza

Dr. George Souza Appointed as Assistant Research Professor

Congratulations to Dr. George Souza on his recent appointment as a Pharmacology Research Assistant Professor!

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Kelsey Voss

Welcome Dr. Kelsey Voss!

Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, Dr. Kelsey Voss, has begun setting up her lab in Pinn Hall

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Perez-Reyes Lab

New BRAIN Initiative Research Grant to Improve Novel Tools for the Study of Neural Circuits

Congratulations to Dr. Perez-Reyes, on receiving a new grant from the National Institutes of Health for the development of novel tools for the study of neural circuits. The new $1.3 million R01 grant is the first-ever BRAIN initiative research grant awarded to the University of Virginia. The Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) is a program launched in 2013 by President Barack Obama.

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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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UVA Pharmacology Welcomes Dr. Kelsey Voss

The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Virginia is pleased to welcome Dr. Kelsey Voss as our newest faculty member. She has begun setting up her lab in Pinn…

Congratulations to Dr. George Souza, New Pharmacology Research Faculty Member!

Congratulations to Dr. George Souza on his recent appointment as a Pharmacology Research Assistant Professor! Dr. Souza has been a Postdoctoral Researcher and Lab Technician in the lab of Dr.…

New BRAIN Initiative Research Grant to Improve Novel Tools for the Study of Neural Circuits

Edward Perez-Reyes, PhD, a professor in the Department of Pharmacology, was awarded a new grant from the National Institutes of Health for the development of novel tools for the study…

Elzbieta Dulko and Anna Grace Carns Receive Double Hoo Award!

Beenhakker Lab Graduate Student Elzbieta Dulko and Undergraduate Anna Grace Carns recently received the Double Hoo Research Grant for their research on "Challenging the Dogma of Childhood Absence Epilepsy". The…

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Pharmacology Seminar by Dr. Emily Liman

[Pinn Hall 5023] Pharmacology Seminar
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