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.
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Oct 2011 The Basic Research Center on Molecular and Cell Biology of Drug Abuse is now accepting proposals for seed grants to support their unproven techniques or hypotheses in drug addiction research (read more).
Oct 2011 Dr. Li-Na Wei, is the recipient of the Distinguished Women Scholars Award in Science and Engineering for 2011 .
Jan 2012 Recent articles by Dr. Timothy Walseth and Dr. Jonathan Marchant were selected as "Papers of the Week" in the Jan. 20, 2012 issue of Journal of Biological Chemistry". read more
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Wed., Feb 15, Yaping Lin thesis defense "Investigation of proteins that interact with NAADP-gated two-pore channels", 1 pm, 2-101 NHH
Fri., Feb 17, Hong-Yiou Lin thesis defense, "The Role of PKC in differential morphine tolerance", 2:30 pm 2-137 Jackson Hall
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