The Department of Pharmacology is an integral part of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta. We are proud of the excellence of our scientific research and our deep commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. Read a statement on the importance of pharmacology in the post-genomic era, from distinguished alumnus Dr. Terry Kenakin.

 

  • Dr. Frances Plane

    has been selected as the 2013 honorary class president. (May, 2013)
  • Pharmacology B.Sc. a good choice for your future career A major new study (www.hecsu.ac.uk) asked recent graduates how useful their choice of undergraduate subject had been in looking for employment. While Medicine and Dentistry scored highest (94.1%), subjects allied to medicine such as pharmacology also scored well, with 82.1% of graduates agreeing with the statement "The undergraduate subject I studied has been an advantage in looking for employment"
    (January, 2013)

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    Seminars: 

  • Dr J Bains, Professor of Physiology & Pharmacology, University of Calgary. "Re-shaping neural circuits with stress." Oborowsky Degner Seminar Hall (1-040 LKS) on June 12, 2013. Time: 10:30 AM.

  • New Course:

    Pharmacology 301/302 - Specially designed for 3rd year Science students who have an interest in fundamental research.
    We curently have sufficient applications for all available research opportunities. Thank-you for your interest.

    Pharmacology 450/550 - Diabetes and its Pharmacotherapy
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  • Pharmacmology Research Day -  June 11, 2013