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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:

  • Animal Models of Substance Use Disorder/Addiction
  • Cardiovascular/Respiratory Biology
  • Cellular Physiology
  • Chemical Biology
  • Inflammation
  • Metabolism
  • Neuroscience

 

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Congratulations to Antoinette Reid on the Completion of Her MBA!!!

Please join us in congratulating Antoinette Reid, who successfully complete her Master of Business Administration (MBA) this spring 2023 from Liberty University in Lynchburg VA. Commencement exercises took place last week on May 11-12, where she took her victory walk across the stage as she was presented with her degree at the William Stadium. Her family, friends, and co-workers were there (in-person and livestream) to support and cheer her on as she received this well-deserved honor for such an outstanding accomplishment.

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2023 Pharmacology Graduates

Congratulations Graduates, 2023!

Congratulations to all of the 2023 Graduates! Pharmacology wishes you the very best on your continuing journey.

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Jessica Hatter smiles while holding flowers after her dissertation defense

Congratulations Jessica Hatter: Dissertation Defense!!!

The Pharmacology Department would like to send out a huge congrats to Jessica Hatter (Pharmacology Graduate Student in the lab of Michael Scott) for presenting her Dissertation Defense on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023. She talked about "Neuronal regulation of impulsivity and metabolic adaptation."

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Congratulations Bimal Desai On Receiving Shannon Mid-Career Fellowship!

Congratulations to Pharmacology's Dr. Bimal Desai on receiving the Shannon Center Mid-Career Fellowship from the University of Virginia! A new University of Virginia program announced this week has awarded 15…

Congratulations Graduates, Class of 2023!!!

Congratulations to all of the 2023 Graduates! Pharmacology wishes you the very best on your continuing journey.

Congratulations Jessica Hatter: Dissertation Defense!!!

The Pharmacology Department would like to send out a huge congrats to Jessica Hatter (Pharmacology Graduate Student in the lab of Michael Scott) for presenting her Dissertation Defense on Tuesday,…

Dr. Irina Bochkis Contributes to Research on Increasing Healthspan

Pharmacology's Dr. Irina Bochkis’ research observes that the nuclear membranes that house our cells’ DNA get crinkly over time, which may be a reason for declines in functioning. Aging goes…

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