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What is Pharmacology

Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their interactions with specific targets (receptors) and signaling pathways in human and other species.  By studying the biochemical reactions underlying both the therapeutic and adverse effects of drugs, pharmacologists hope to unravel mysteries of physiology and pathophysiology, with the ultimate goal of identifying safer and more effective treatments for discomfort and disease.   (read more)

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Majority of the faculty is located on the 3rd floor of Nils Hasselmo Hall

Graduate Program

Dr. Li-Na Wei receives Distinguished Women Scholars Award

Dr. Li-Na Wei receives award

Congratulations to Daniel Ho, first place winner in Louise Nutter Poster Session

Daniel Ho first place winner in Louise Nutter Poster Session

Nobel Laureate Dr. Thomas Steitz is this year's Shideman-Sterling lecturer.

Dr. Thomas Steitz

Department News

Jill M. Siegfried, Ph.D., named head of the Department of Pharmacology and associate director for Experimental Therapeutics at the Masonic Cancer Center
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Welcome to new faculty member, Dr. Cheuk Leung, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology.

Aug 2012 Dr. Kevin Wickman is the recipient of the Year One Distinguished Teaching Award for 2012-13. Award will be presented at the Medical School-Minnesota Medical Foundation Honors and Awards Program on April 17, 2013.

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Current Events

Upcoming seminars

Graduate Faculty Candidates:

May 28, 4:00 p.m., 2-101 NHH
Ameeta Kelekar, Ph.D.

June 4, 4:00 p.m., 2-101 NHH
Masato Yamamoto, M.D., Ph.D.

June 11, 4:00 p.m., 2-101 NHH
Tim O'Connell, Ph.D.

June 18, 4:00 p.m., 2-101 NHH
Kim Carpenter Mansky, Ph.D.

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Research Focus Areas

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