Department news
Exercise-mimicking drug sheds weight, boosts…
A new drug shows promising results that could lead to the development of a new weight-loss drug that mimics exercise.
UF College of Pharmacy breaks research funding…
Faculty in the UF College of Pharmacy secured a record $32.4 million in grant funding last year.
Leadership changes in the department of…
Thomas Burris, Ph.D., has agreed to serve a two-year term as department chair beginning Aug. 1.
Department stats
$9.23 MILLION IN RESEARCH AWARDS, 2022-23
31 PUBLICATIONS IN 2022-23
9 TENURED AND TENURE-TRACK FACULTY
13 PH.D. STUDENTS
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Space mission investigates drug treatment for age-related muscle loss
University of Florida College of Pharmacy associate professor Siobhan Malany, Ph.D., sent a tissue-chip experiment to the International Space Station in the fall of 2022 to investigate whether a drug compound made from tomatoes can restore age-related muscle loss. The experiment will help scientists understand how microgravity affects human muscle biology and could lead to new therapies for age-related muscle loss on Earth.
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UF scientists discover way to alter fentanyl, making the potent pain reliever safer
Scientists in the UF College of Pharmacy have discovered a way to alter the chemical properties of fentanyl, offering a safer alternative to the powerful pain reliever.
College news
Dr. Anthony M. Casapao elected Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Dr. Casapao is one of only 12 pharmacists worldwide who received the distinction this year.
Exercise-mimicking drug sheds weight, boosts muscle activity in mice
A new drug shows promising results that could lead to the development of a new weight-loss drug that mimics exercise.
Three UF College of Pharmacy graduate students receive fellowships for the 2023-24 academic year
Ph.D. students Zachary Greenberg, Corey Perkins and RJ Marrero secure funding for their education and research.
YiuTing Huang named 2023 CVS Health Minority Scholarship winner
Huang was selected from more than 450 applicants and will receive an $8,000 scholarship.
Mission STATEMENT
The mission of the Department of Pharmacodynamics is to excel in teaching, research, and service. Our research program aspires to offer a unique perspective on drug development, targeting, and validation via detailed studies of basic physiology, pathophysiology, and drug action in both peripheral and central systems. Work performed in Departmental laboratories contributes directly to both the educational and research mission of the University, College, and Department as described by the Board of Governors and the University of Florida.
Graduates of our Ph.D. program will be well prepared for a range of careers in academic research, industry, education, and regulatory agencies. Departmental faculty also aspire to excel in professional service in both intramural and extramural capacities. These additional professional activities support the broader research enterprise in the State and Nation, contribute to University and College governance, disseminate knowledge, and serve the public good.