Pharmacology Research

Pharmacology researchers work in the Isom Lab

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.

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Core Labs

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Michelle Hastings, Ph.D. and lab member look at molecule on computer screen.
News Release

$3.9 million NIH grant to fuel U-M effort to develop first targeted therapy for fatal childhood brain disorder

A team led by Dr. Michelle Hastings will advance a new RNA-based medicine for the most common form of CLN3 Batten disease toward clinical trials
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Department News

Congratulations to Dr. Adam Courtney on his appointment as the Pfizer Upjohn Early Career Research Professor in Molecular Pharmacology!

Congratulations to Dr. Adam Courtney on his appointment as the Pfizer Upjohn Early Career Research Professor in Molecular Pharmacology!
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Department News

Please welcome new postdoc, Dr. Rehana Akter!

Please welcome new postdoc, Dr. Rehana Akter!
Nicole Desmet
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Please welcome new postdoc, Dr. Nicole Desmet!

Please welcome new postdoc, Dr. Nicole Desmet!
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Department News

Congratulations to Catherine Demery on receiving an NIH/NIDA F31 predoctoral fellowship!

Congratulations to Catherine Demery on receiving an NIH/NIDA F31 predoctoral fellowship!
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Department News

Congratulations to Dr. Carrie Ferrario on her election as a senior fellow in the Michigan Society of Fellows!

Congratulations to Dr. Carrie Ferrario on her election as a senior fellow in the Michigan Society of Fellows!