Department news
First round of UF Space Mission Institute funding…
Drs. Maddalena Parafati and Siobhan Malany were awarded funding in the initial round.
UF College of Pharmacy secures No. 3 spot in…
In 2023, the National Institutes of Health awarded almost $21.5 million to the UF College of Pharmacy.
Competition and collaboration highlight the UF…
The 37th Annual Research Showcase featured more than 110 poster presentations, 12 oral presentations and a keynote address from Dr. Angela Kashuba.
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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UF COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
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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Jay McLaughlin, Ph.D.
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
Register for 6th UF Drug Discovery Symposium
The UF Drug Discovery Symposium will take place April 15-16, 2024, in Gainesville.
UF College of Pharmacy staff recognized with 2024 Superior Accomplishment Awards
Six UF College of Pharmacy staff members were recognized for excellence in their work.
UF College of Pharmacy celebrates successful Giving Day
The University of Florida College of Pharmacy enjoyed one of its most successful Gator Nation Giving Day events to date, by raising more than $95,000 from 111 gifts on Feb.…
Call for Abstracts and Sessions at Cannabis Clinical Outcomes Research Conference
The Cannabis Clinical Outcomes Research Conference will take place May 30-31, 2024, in Orlando.
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.