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

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.

Kirsten Bryant selected as UNC Lineberger Community Outreach & Engagement (COE) Faculty Liaison for the Cancer Cell Biology Research Program!

Posted 2 weeks ago

In this role, Dr. Bryant will help connect cancer research with community partners and patients.

Have you ever wondered how a fat-rich diet affects your brain?

Posted 1 month ago

Research from the Song Lab, published in Neuron, and recently featured in national media, shows that a short-term high-fat diet disrupts memory processing by inducing hyperactivity in hippocampal neurons.

Congratulations to our New PhD, Ryan Robb!

Posted 1 month ago

Dr. Robb successfully defended his PhD thesis, “Dynamic Regulation of Macropinocytosis Following RAS Pathway Inhibition in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma” under the direction of Dr. Kirsten Bryant.