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Welcome to the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology in the School of Medicine at the University of Louisville.
Pharmacology and toxicology focus upon the interaction of drugs and other chemicals with biological systems ranging from individual molecules, to cells, to tissues, to organ systems or individuals. The two disciplines are a continuum incorporating the therapeutic to toxic effect of every drug and chemical. Our departmental programs incorporate pharmacology and/or toxicology, and graduates are well trained to accept employment in either or both disciplines. Our research and curriculum incorporate molecular biology, genetics, neuroscience, biochemistry, physiology and other biomedical sciences, providing maximum flexibility for our graduates.
The University of Louisville, its School of Medicine, and the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology have rich histories and traditions of academic excellence. Two hundred graduates have completed the program, and many have leadership positions in academia, government and industry. Our department hosts an NIEHS-funded training grant focusing in environmental health sciences. Most pharmacologists and toxicologists are employed in teaching, research and service activities within universities, medical centers, research institutes, consulting firms, government agencies, pharmaceutical and chemical firms, toxicology laboratories, or other private or public agencies. Both pharmacologists and toxicologists are noted among the "Hot Tracks in Professions" in such magazines as US News and World Report. Incredible advancements in molecular genetics and biology are providing new insights into pharmacology and toxicology. Our graduate programs incorporate a range of methodologies from molecular to clinical pharmacology and toxicology. It is an exciting time for research and education in pharmacology and toxicology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. The University of Louisville and the Department have long-standing interests and commitments to the education of minority students.
We encourage you to navigate this website to learn more about our history, mission, research, and graduate programs.
