Centers, Labs and Initiatives
Unleashing innovation, transforming health care
The VCU School of Pharmacy is home to dynamic research and practice centers dedicated to innovation in health care. These centers and state-of-the-art labs foster a vibrant culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and contribute to advancements in health-related research and therapeutic interventions.
Centers
Center for Biomarker Research and Precision Medicine
Harnessing advanced technology to identify molecular markers and develop new medications and tailored treatment for mental illness and substance use disorders
Center for Compounding Practice and Research
Offering courses and hands-on practice to educate pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and nurses on safe and effective compounding of sterile medications
Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation
Developing, evaluating and improving patient care through integrating pharmacy practices and pharmacists into health care teams
Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering and Sciences
Driving collaborative research, education and entrepreneurship to advance pharmaceutical development
Center for Drug Discovery
Advancing the future of drug discovery and development through education, collaboration and fostering entrepreneurial talent
Labs
Bioanalytical
Providing precise solutions and valuable insights to advance health-related research and therapeutic interventions
Digital Health
Developing digital health applications and equipping students with skills in this field using state-of-the-art equipment and digital technology-based applications
Genomics
Integrating genetics, informatics and pharmacology to improve drug treatment for psychiatric and neurological disorders
Proteomics
Spearheading the development of innovative mass spectrometry-based technologies to study the onset and progression of cancer
Metabolomics
Investigating diagnostic methods and treatments of critical illnesses and injuries to pioneer new therapeutic agents and approaches
Nanomedicine
Optimizing dosage forms and developing innovative therapies that are capable of overcoming drug resistance in solid tumors to improve treatment of cancer
Nanotherapeutics
Advancing the design and optimization of biomaterials and nanotherapeutic-based treatments for cancer, substance use disorder and conditions that cause blindness
Neuroscience
Developing and testing small molecules for treating Central Nervous System disorders, such as Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury and heart attack.
Initiatives
Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Program
Bridging gaps in health care delivery for older adults by driving discovery and translational research and training the future pharmacist workforce