The molecular basis of cellular signaling and its control by various drugs is a major aspect of modern pharmacology and this aspect is emphasized in the Graduate Program in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology. The majority of signal transduction pathways still awaits discovery or at least a thorough molecular characterization. Members of our Graduate Program employ the whole spectrum of modern biochemical, cell and molecular biological, physiological, and pharmacological methods in a strictly basic research-oriented scientific environment to unravel the many unsolved mysteries underlying cellular regulation and signaling. Certain research initiatives have a translational component, with the goal of applying basic discoveries to developing new therapeutic modalities. The members of the Graduate Program in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology invite you to examine the educational and research opportunities described at this site, and to consider joining this unique and exciting Graduate Program.
Pharmacology is the classic discipline for studying cellular signaling.
Biochemistry, on the other hand, emphasizes traditionally the molecular characterization of cell components and their metabolism. Modern molecular biology, protein biochemistry, immunology, cell biology, genetics, electrophysiology, and morphology are well represented in the Program in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology. Students will be instructed thoroughly in these fields as well as in the unique principles of Pharmacology. One major objective of the Program is to teach the students a fundamental understanding of the molecular basis of signal transducing systems and their regulation. The Program brings together an outstanding group of dedicated trainers with a focus on cellular signal transduction.