Department news
UF College of Pharmacy moves up to No. 4 in…
It is the highest-ever ranking attained by the college in the U.S. News & World Report list of America’s best pharmacy colleges.
First round of UF Space Mission Institute funding…
Drs. Maddalena Parafati and Siobhan Malany received funding to study how space travel affects liver organoids.
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.
Department stats
$9.23 MILLION IN RESEARCH AWARDS, 2022-23
36 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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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. Kaitlin Alexander wins inaugural AI Teaching Integration Award
Dr. Alexander was recognized for her creative use of artificial intelligence in an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience critical care elective rotation that has not traditionally used AI.
6th UF Drug Discovery Symposium sparks new ideas and collaborations
The UF Center for Natural Products, Drug Discovery and Development hosted the 6th UF Drug Discovery Symposium April 15-16 in Gainesville.
UF pharmacy student Kathleen Rish receives Kappa Epsilon’s Zada M. Cooper Scholarship
Third-year, Jacksonville-based UF pharmacy student Kathleen Rish is a 2024 recipient of the Kappa Epsilon Zada M. Cooper Scholarship.
UF College of Pharmacy graduate student Kevon Jolly wins Best Oral Presentation Award at UF Biomaterials Day
Second-year graduate student in the department of pharmaceutics Kevon Jolly won the Best Oral Presentation Award during UF Biomaterials Day 2024.
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.