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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

 

Kinga Pluta

Congratulations to Kinga Pluta!

Congratulations to Kinga Pluta on being selected for a prestigious program at Harvard Medical School!

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Molly Gerder and Nick Guagliardo

Guagliardo Lab Publishes New Study in Endocrinology

Congratulations to the Guagliardo Lab on their recent publication in Endocrinology titled “Osmolarity Controls Oscillatory Calcium Signaling to Reduce Autonomous Aldosterone Production in Zona Glomerulosa Cells.”

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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. Samantha DiGruccio Rejoins UVA School of Medicine

Samantha DiGruccio, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She is…

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

A group in University of Virginia School of Medicine’s Department of Pharmacology has identified a group of nerve cells in the brainstem – a region that controls vital automatic functions…

BioLab Student Kinga Pluta Selected for Prestigious Program at Harvard Medical School

Kinga Pluta, a participant in this year’s Visiting Research Graduate Training Program (VRGTP), also known as BioLab, was selected to participate in the Poland Clinical Scholars Research Training Program at Harvard Medical…

Guagliardo Lab Publishes New Study in Endocrinology

  Congratulations to the Guagliardo Lab on their recent publication in Endocrinology titled “Osmolarity Controls Oscillatory Calcium Signaling to Reduce Autonomous Aldosterone Production in Zona Glomerulosa Cells.” Primary aldosteronism is…