About the Department

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology of Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to an outstanding education of professional and graduate students as well as to cutting edge research. The atmosphere of the department is one of congeniality and collaboration. Alumni of the department have achieved prominent roles in academia, industry, and government.

The goal of the department is to contribute to improved health through a better understanding of the mechanism of action of safer and more effective therapies.  The education of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who have the potential to become independent, highly regarded scientists and excellent teachers in pharmacology is a priority.

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The faculty of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at VCU has a long and proud tradition of leadership in science and education in national and international arenas.

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About the Department

About

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology of Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to an outstanding education of professional and graduate students as well as to cutting edge research. The atmosphere of the department is one of congeniality and collaboration. Alumni of the department have achieved prominent roles in academia, industry, and government.

The goal of the department is to contribute to improved health through a better understanding of the mechanism of action of safer and more effective therapies.  The education of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who have the potential to become independent, highly regarded scientists and excellent teachers in pharmacology is a priority.