This program emphasizes the application of laboratory pharmacology, biostatistics, pharmacokinetics, and chemistry to the study of drug action in humans. The goal of the program is to develop a cadre of scientists capable of conducting both basic and applied clinical pharmacology research. Individuals with this background are needed to fill key positions in academic, industrial, and federal research laboratories. Clinical and laboratory research opportunities are available in a wide range of scientific areas, including drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, neuroregulation and the biochemistry of neurotoxic reactions, new approaches to pain management, and the development of new anticancer, antiretroviral and antifungal drugs, vaccines, and gene therapy.
Fellows devote the majority of their time to clinical and laboratory research.
However, they also receive didactic training in clinical research, principles of clinical pharmacology, and biostatistics, and may participate as members of the Clinical Pharmacy Rounding Teams in the NIH Clinical Center. Applicants Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Applicants must have an M.D. degree and, in general, have completed three years of residency training, and be board eligible in a primary medical specialty. The mathematical nature of the work in clinical pharmacology makes imperative a working knowledge of calculus. Applicants should request an application packet and use the forms provided to submit the requested information.