Departments

World renowned faculty preparing the next generation of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists

Our departments pave the way in drug discovery, formulation and patient-centered care. From cutting-edge medicinal chemistry to innovative pharmaceutics to outcomes-driven pharmacotherapy, they offer unique expertise and opportunities that are shaping the future of pharmacy practice and research.

Department of Medicinal Chemistry

Offering advanced training in medicinal chemistry, our Department of Medicinal Chemistry combines chemistry and life sciences to focus on drug design and discovery in areas such as cardiovascular drugs, CNS agents, antimicrobial targets, natural product biosynthesis and anti-cancer agents, supported by cutting-edge facilities and collaborations with the Center for Drug Discovery.

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Department of Pharmaceutics

Our Department of Pharmaceutics integrates pharmacy and life sciences to convert chemical entities into effective dosage forms, specializing in physical pharmacy, biopharmaceutics, clinical pharmacokinetics, formulation, bioanalysis, drug metabolism and drug transport to educate future researchers and advance drug development.

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Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science

Our Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science integrates pharmacy practice, clinical sciences and health outcomes research to optimize medication use and enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based approaches, educating future leaders and advancing health care policy.

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