In the Lab
Molecular Pharmaceutics
Pharmaceutics is the study of relationships between physiochemical properties of drugs, their formulations and the effects on pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs) and pharmacodynamics (therapeutic responses of drugs). It is a highly interdisciplinary science that integrates chemistry, biochemistry, cellular/molecular biology, pathophysiology, engineering,… More →
Molecular Pharmacology
Pharmacology, the study of the effects of drugs on biologic systems and their therapeutic applications, is a multi-disciplinary field including biochemistry, structural biology, physiology, cell biology and pathology. Our faculty members study the pharmacology of drugs at the molecular, cellular and whole animal levels, as well as the underlying mechanisms of action. The pharmacology of traditional… More →
Drug Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry examines the chemical design of active pharmacological agents through an understanding of the molecular biology of pharmacological targets using quantitative structure activity relationships and computational methods. Compounds are synthesized by innovative medicinal chemistry methodologies. Our faculty's research emphasizes the discovery and synthesis of antiviral, anticancer,… More →
Molecular Toxicology
Toxicology, a major branch of pharmacology, is focused on the adverse effects of chemicals on humans and other living organisms. Such chemicals can include established pharmaceutics, experimental/developmental drugs and nonoparticles. Other chemicals of interest include environmental pollutants, such as volatile hydrocarbons and environmental oxidants. Our faculty is actively engaged in research… More →