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For selected compounds (by ourselves or in collaboration), we are devising synthetic methods to probe structure–activity relationships (SAR) and to obtain larger quantities of material for biological evaluation, including toxicity, pharmacokinetic and efficacy studies in animal models, which we will carry out in due course. Molecules of interest include largazoles and apratoxins, which we discovered and...

Pharmacy researchers at the University of Florida have isolated a new marine compound they believe may lead to improved drug therapies [...]

A UF College of Pharmacy researcher team led by Dr. Hendrik Luesch recently developed a novel molecule based on marine cyanobacteria, Apra S10, to target pancreatic cancer cells.

February 17, 2025 38th Annual Research Showcase Presenters Join the UF College of Pharmacy as we share innovative ideas, foster collaboration, and celebrate the exceptional research contributions of our students and trainees. Oral Competition Maureen Keller-Wood Junior Graduate Student Research TimePresenterTitleDepartment 2:00 PMJean Malave RiveraImpact of Social Determinants of Health…

NIH/NIGMS Chemistry-biology interface predoctoral training program at the university of florida The predoctoral training program led by researchers at the University of Florida will help train the next generation of biomedical scientists and interface their interests in chemistry and biology. Through this training program, UF is preparing young scientists with the…

Research activities in the UF College of Pharmacy span the entire life cycle of a drug and include broad interest areas such as medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, clinical and translational research, and pharmaceutical outcomes and policy. Led by award-winning faculty, whose discoveries are significantly impacting the lives of patients around the world, the college achieved...

UF scientists are searching for a natural regulator linked to schizophrenia.

Dr. Grundmann is one of only two faculty members across the university to be selected for the professorship in the UF Honors Program this year.

Graduate student Campbell Eckhardt has been selected for a 2025 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program award.

The college has five academic departments that have a unique research focus, are highly successful in attracting extramural research support, and are an integral part of the University of Florida Academic Health Center. A sixth department, pharmacy education and practice, is dedicated to enhancing clinical education and practice. Faculty in the departments lead the training and education of...