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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Featured News & Stories See all news Juan Valentin-Goyco
Department News
Juan Valentin-Goyco has PhD thesis paper shown as cover article of Biochemistry
Juan Valentin-Goyco (Ph.D. student, Auchus Lab) recently had his PhD thesis paper shown as the cover article of Biochemistry this month.
Kassidy Jungles
Department News
Kassidy Jungles (Ph.D. Student, Green Lab) inducted into the Bouchet Honor Society
Kassidy Jungles (Ph.D. Student, Green Lab) inducted into the Bouchet Honor Society
Michelle Hastings
Department News
Michelle Hastings, Ph.D., receives Pfizer Upjohn Research Professorship in Pharmacology
Michelle Hastings, Ph.D., receives Pfizer Upjohn Research Professorship in Pharmacology
Krystal Santiago Colon
Department News
Krystal Santiago Colon receives 2024 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship
Krystal Santiago Colon (Ph.D. Student, Mattis/Isom Lab) has recently been selected to receive a 2024 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship.
Mike Holinstat
Department News
Michael A. Holinstat, Ph.D., is recognized as the recipient of the 2024 ACTS Distinguished Educator: Mentorship Innovation Award
The University of Michigan is pleased to announce that Michael A. Holinstat, Ph.D. was recognized as a recipient of the 2024 ACTS Distinguished Educator: Mentorship Innovation Award.
Cat Demery, James Teuber, Livia Stanger
Department News
Nominations for the 2024 OGPS Grad Student Awards- Congratulations to Cat Demery, Livia Stanger, and James Teuber
UM Pharmacology has recently submitted its nominations for the 2024 OGPS Graduate Student Awards/Phyllis M. Wise Graduate Student Awards in Biomedical Sciences - Cat Demery, Livia Stanger, and James Teuber.