Pharmacology Research
Translating fundamental discoveries to tomorrow’s cures
Within the Department of Pharmacology, researchers make breakthrough discoveries that advance public health, propelled by the spirit of scientific discovery.
Expanding Personalized Medicine Through Pharmacology Research
As transformative as pharmaceuticals are to healthcare, each person’s unique biological makeup interacts differently with drugs. Our research continues to expand the field of personalized medicine by tailoring treatments to each patient’s unique genetic makeup, leading to safer and more effective therapies.
Our Research Areas
Learn more below about the research being conducted across our focus areas.
Our Spaces and Support
Explore our pharmacology research facilities and department resources.
- Center for Chemical Genomics
- Center for RNA Biomedicine
- Edward F. Domino Research Center (EFDRC)
- Michigan Drug Discovery
- Platelet Physiology and Pharmacology Core
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Featured News & Stories
Please welcome our newest postdoc, Dr. Lindsey Galbo-Thomma!
Congratulations to Sondra Auerbach on her retirement!
Congratulations to Kate Bowman on receiving the 2026 Predoctoral Fellowship in Drug Discovery from the PhRMA Foundation
Manoj Puthenveedu Appointed Rackham Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Initiatives
Congratulations to the 2026 Pharmacology Colloquium oral presentation and poster awardees!
