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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

 

Rachel Clements

Congratulations Rachel Clements on Receipt of a Wagner Fellowship!

Rachel Clements, Neuroscience Graduate Student in the lab of Dr. Doug Bayliss, was awarded a Wagner fellowship for the 2024-25 academic year, congratulations Rachel!

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Rachel Clements Receives F31 Funding

Congratulations to Rachel Clements on receiving funding from the NIH in the form of an F31 grant. The title of her project is “Regulation of PACAP expression and its role in protecting early neonatal respiration.”

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Carl Creutz

Department of Pharmacology Honors Carl Creutz, PhD

On June 13, 2024, the Department of Pharmacology celebrated the retirement of Carl Creutz, PhD, who was recruited to the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Virginia as an assistant professor in 1981.

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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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Department of Pharmacology Honors Carl Creutz, PhD, Who Retired from UVA After More Than 40 Years of Service

On June 13, 2024, the Department of Pharmacology celebrated the retirement of Carl Creutz, PhD, who was recruited to the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Virginia as an…

Congratulations Rachel Clements on Receiving F31 Funding!!!

The Pharmacology Department would like to congratulate Rachel Clements on receiving funding from the NIH in the form of an F31 grant. The title of her project is “Regulation of…

Congratulations Rachel Clements on Receipt of a Wagner Fellowship!

Rachel Clements, Neuroscience Graduate Student in the lab of Dr. Doug Bayliss, was awarded a Wagner fellowship for the 2024-25 academic year, congratulations Rachel! Through the Wagner Fellowship fund, Dr.…

Mark Beenhakker, PhD, Receives Shannon Center Mid-Career Fellowship!

Congratulations to Pharmacology's Mark Beenhakker, PhD, who was selected as a member of the second cohort of Shannon Center Mid-Career Fellows. The Shannon Center Mid-Career Fellowship program was launched last…

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Pharmacology Seminar by Dr. Heather Ferris

[Pinn Hall 5023] Pharmacology Seminar by Dr. Heather Ferris
Sep
26

Pharmacology Seminar by Dr. Brant Isakson

[Pinn Hall 5023] Pharmacology Seminar by Dr. Brant Isakson
Oct
10

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