About Pharmacology

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A Renowned Pharmacology Legacy

State-of-the art breakthroughs in an environment where a tradition of excellence runs deep

More Than a Century of Training Pharmacology Experts

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Pharmacology Faculty

As the first Department of Pharmacology in the U.S, we have awarded the largest number of PhDs in our discipline. 

Our diverse alumni have made global impacts as leaders in academic medicine, the pharmaceutical industry, and national scientific agencies such as the NIH, CDC and the FDA. 

We continue to work together to maintain our national reputation for excellence in research, didactic teaching, undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate training, faculty development and service.

Our Vision

The Department of Pharmacology will be the global leader in providing exemplary training of the next generation of leaders in and shaping the future of pharmacological research.

Our Mission

The mission of Michigan Pharmacology is to be the recognized leader in pharmacological training and scientific discovery. As a faculty, we seek sustainable excellence as:

  • Effective and innovative educators of trainees at all levels to prepare the next generation of scientific leaders
  • Producers of new basic and translational knowledge that can be translated to benefit public health
  • Exemplary role models for our trainees and colleagues
  • Responsible and innovative stewards of philanthropic, institutional and extramural resources
  • Inclusive leaders who enhance diverse faculty, trainee, and staff member engagement and professional satisfaction
  • Champions of a culture that fosters belonging, mutual respect, and opportunity for all

Letter from the Chair

Learn why the Department of Pharmacology was translational before translational was cool, directly from the chair of our department.

Committees

Learn more about the ways faculty in the U-M Medical School Department of Pharmacology come together to advance research, equity and more.

Giving

Help support our missions of research, education and service.

Pharmacology Internal Website

Resources and information for current learners and faculty.

Pharmacology Internal Web

Pharmacology Alumni

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It’s an exciting time to be at Michigan Pharmacology! As I often say, “Pharmacology was translational before translational was cool!"

Chair of The Department of Pharmacology
Lori L. Isom

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Upcoming Events

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2026 Pharmacology in Color Symposium

2026 Pharmacology in Color Symposium

Pharmacology in Color Keynote Lecture - Dr. Lola Eniola-Adefeso

Pharmacology in Color Keynote Lecture - Dr. Lola Eniola-Adefeso

52nd Annual Midwest Pharmacology Colloquium

52nd Annual Midwest Pharmacology Colloquium

Pharmacology Summer Picnic

Please save-the-date for the annual summer picnic!

Pharmacology Retreat

Please save-the-date for the 2026 Pharmacology Retreat!

2026 Alumni Steering Committee Meeting Weekend

Please save-the-date for the 2026 Alumni Steering Committee Meeting weekend.

Pharmacology Holiday Party

Pharmacology Holiday Party