Pharmacology Research
Pharmacology researchers work in the Isom Lab

Translating fundamental discoveries to tomorrow’s cures

Within the Department of Pharmacology, researchers make breakthrough discoveries that advance public health, propelled by the spirit of scientific discovery.

Expanding Personalized Medicine Through Pharmacology Research

As transformative as pharmaceuticals are to healthcare, each person’s unique biological makeup interacts differently with drugs. Our research continues to expand the field of personalized medicine by tailoring treatments to each patient’s unique genetic makeup, leading to safer and more effective therapies.

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ORTDD career development spotlight featuring Dr. Carrie Ferrario
ORTDD career development spotlight featuring Dr. Carrie Ferrario
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Kaitlyn Digsby is awarded a $10k research fellowship from the VitreoRetinal Surgery Foundation
Kaitlyn Digsby is awarded a $10k research fellowship from the VitreoRetinal Surgery Foundation!
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George A. Mashour, M.D., Ph.D., appointed interim executive vice dean for academic affairs/chief academic officer
On Dec. 5, the Board of Regents approved the appointment of George A. Mashour, M.D., Ph.D., as interim executive vice dean for academic affairs (EVDAA) in the Medical School, effective January 1, 2025. He also will serve as interim chief academic officer (CAO) for Michigan Medicine. He takes over EVDAA/CAO duties from Debra F. Weinstein, M.D., who is leaving Michigan Medicine at the end of this year to become president and chief executive officer of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
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Please welcome our newest postdoc, Dr. Biniam Mathewos Tebeje!
Please welcome our newest postdoc, Dr. Biniam Mathewos Tebeje!
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Dr. John Traynor has been selected as an ASPET fellow!
Dr. John Traynor has been selected as an ASPET fellow!
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Drs. John Traynor and Jessica Anand have identified a molecule that appears to restore normal breathing in mice following a large dose of fentanyl
Scientists have identified a molecule that appears to restore normal breathing in mice following a large dose of fentanyl.