Welcome to the Pharmacology Department!

Pharmacology Research Retreat 2024 at Haw River State Park

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 lead in education and research, ranking #5 in NIH funding, and our Pharmacology program ranks in the top tier both nationally and globally.

Nationally we rank #5 -College Factual, #4 of colleges offering PhDs -College Factual, #6 -US News & World Report, and #12 in U.S. & #13 in N. America -EduRank 

Globally we rank #10 -QS-TopUniversities, #15 -EduRank, and #21 -US News & World Report.

Featured News

Jen Jen Yeh appointed Assistant Dean for Translational Research

Posted 1 week ago

In this role, Dr. Yeh will bring her extensive experience in clinical and translational research to advance UNC’s mission of bridging scientific discovery with patient care.

Antonio Baines Honored with the 2025 Award for Excellence in Teaching!

Posted 2 weeks ago

This Award recognizes Dr. Baines’ exceptional dedication to education and his significant contributions to pancreatic cancer research.

‘Avengers’ research team makes xylazine discovery

Posted 2 weeks ago

Congratulations to the “Avengers” Research Team, led by Dr. Zoe McElligott, for their important discovery of the effects of xylazine on opioid use disorder!

Leon Coleman Receives 2025 ASPET Early Career Award!

Posted 2 weeks ago

Congratulations to Dr. Leon Coleman for receiving the prestigious 2025 ASPET Division for Neuropharmacology Early Career Award!