Welcome to the Pharmacology Department!

Our Graduate program is dedicated to the training of outstanding scientists in the pharmacological sciences.

Our program offers a wide range of research areas to choose from, with faculty who participate fully at all levels.

We are leaders in education and research, ranking #5 in NIH funding. Our Pharmacology program consistently ranks in the top tier both nationally and globally.

Featured News

Bryan Roth’s groundbreaking research on DREADDs highlighted

Posted 1 hour ago

Congratulations to Bryan Roth, PhD on recent findings highlighting how his groundbreaking DREADDs receptors are having an impact on neuroscience therapeutics.

UNC Researchers Help Develop Versatile New “MOSAIC” Microscope

Posted 1 day ago

This amazing MOSAIC microscope combines 12 different imaging modalities into a single reconfigurable platform!

New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Approval Highlights Channing Der’s Groundbreaking KRAS Research

Posted 1 day ago

Congratulations to Dr. Channing Der who was interviewed about his groundbreaking research and its impact on the fight against pancreatic cancer.

James Fiordalisi Receives the Hyman L. Battle Distinguished Excellence in Teaching Award in the Foundation Phase.

Posted 2 weeks ago

This award recognizes outstanding excellence and dedication to teaching and medical student education.