Message from the Chair
The disciplines of pharmacology and physiology touch on virtually every field of the biomedical sciences, presenting endless opportunities to discover disease mechanisms and develop new treatments. This translational approach is at the basis of our work, firmly rooted in the concept of promoting a seamless and continuous transition between the basic and the clinical sciences.
Our faculty pursue a variety of scientific interests in the areas of neurological disorders, cancer therapeutics, pain, cardiovascular physiology, metabolism, substance abuse, HIV neuropathology and comorbidities. We invite you to visit their laboratory pages and learn more about ongoing research projects and available openings. Feel free to inquire if you have any questions!
Our training programs provide students with a wealth of advantages in considering career opportunities within academic and biopharmaceutical settings. We offer both traditional, research-intensive graduate programs in Pharmacology and Physiology (MS and PhD) and a professional program in Drug Discovery and Development (MS).
Positions Available
New Faculty Positions Available
The Department of Pharmacology & Physiology at Drexel University College of Medicine announces the opening of tenure-track faculty positions. Read more. [PDF]
Tenure-track Faculty Educators
· Physiology
· Drug Discovery and Development
Upcoming Seminar
November 18, 2024
The Impact of Buprenorphine on Neurocognitive Impairment in EcoHIV Infected Mice: A Potential Therapy for HIV-NCI
Jennifer Kelschenbach, PhD – Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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Johnson & Johnson 4D Fellowship Program
The Drexel Drug Discovery and Development (4D) Fellowship Program is a joint effort between Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine and Drexel’s Pharmacology and Physiology Department to support Master’s students (DDD or Pharm/Phys) who have experienced challenges that limited their access to academic training and career opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry. Learn more.
"Not only do I enjoy the scientific research process, but I genuinely love the educational aspect of it. I love cultivating talents and contributing to the development of the scientists and health professionals of the future." Read more.
News and Announcements
Dr. Klase and Colleagues Awarded an R61 Grant from NIDA
The NIH National Institute on Drug Abuse has awarded a new multi-PI R61 grant to Dr. Zachary Klase, Dr. Jacqueline Barker, Dr. Josh Jackson (Pharmacology & Physiology) and Dr. William Dampier (Microbiology & Immunology). Read more.
Dr. Mortensen Received a NIDA R01 Grant
Dr. Ole Mortensen earned a new five-year R01 grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The grant will support Dr. Mortensen’s longstanding research on dopamine transporters in a new project “Regulating dopamine transport through allosteric modulation – Functional and behavioral studies.” This project also features a collaboration with co-Investigator Dr. Jacqueline Barker.
Pharmacology & Physiology HIV and Cancer Initiative
The department recently hosted several seminar sessions as part of an HIV and cancer initiative spearheaded by Dr. Alessandro Fatatis (Associate Director for Basic Science Research, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center department faculty) and led by Dr. Peter Gaskill, Dr. Michael Nonnemacher (Drexel Microbiology & Immunology) and Dr. Pierluigi Porcu (Thomas Jefferson University). Read more.
Dr. Barker Earned an R21 Award from NIDA
Dr. Jacqueline Barker was awarded a new R21 grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to support her work on comorbid HIV infection and substance use. Read more.
Deepa Reddy Earns Dean’s Fellowship
Congrats to Deepa Reddy, PhD student in the Ajit lab, for earning a Dean’s Fellowship for Excellence in Collaborative or Themed Research. Deepa’s innovate proposal was selected through a competitive process and will provide one year of funding towards her thesis research.
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