
Department news
Amy Alleyne defends her Ph.D. dissertation, March…
Alleyne is a graduate student in the department of pharmacodynamics.

Dr. Jay McLaughlin presents sigma-1 receptor…
McLaughlin presented his research on March 21 in St. Louis.

Florida scientists partner to create new…
The article was published in the journal Molecules.

Department stats
$7.3 MILLION IN RESEARCH AWARDS, 2020-21
79 PUBLICATIONS IN 2020-21
11 TENURED AND TENURE-TRACK FACULTY
17 PH.D. STUDENTS
6 POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS
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College news
UF College of Pharmacy team finishes in top 5 of AMCP P&T Competition
The UF team was invited to San Antonio to compete in the national finals.

Johnson, Splett win Superior Accomplishment Awards
Johnson and Splett were honored with UF Health’s award winners on March 20.

UF researchers create method to predict leukemia drug complications
A team led by Dr. Jatinder Lamba made a comprehensive pharmacogenomics evaluation of key genes involved in the pathways of several commonly used drugs to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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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.