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In the heart of the nation’s first public university

Through scientific excellence and global collaboration, we are translating science into solutions to impact human health for patients in our state, nation, and world.

Impact spanning the drug development cycle

With faculty across five divisions, we operate like a biotech inside a university keeping the patients at the center of all we do. Our faculty innovate and collaborate with an eye toward the future on issues ranging from cancer and cardiovascular disease to neurological disorders and medication management.

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From making medicines to making medicines work.

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Drug Discovery

Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry

Seamlessly blending chemistry, biology, and computational science to discover new targets and therapeutic agents
CRISPR Screening Facility supercharges target identification with genetic and epigenetic screening
First and only US site of the Structural Genomics Consortium, a global open science collaboration

Drug Delivery

Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics

Early experiences in the real-world practice of pharmacy followed by reflection and discussion
Small-group and large-classroom experiences to further learning, professional development, and career-path exploration
Immersion begins the summer after the first year.

Drug Optimization

Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics

Optimizing drug therapy through the generation, integration, and translation of scientific information between the bench and the bedside
Faculty experts in translational and quantitative pharmacology, genomics, precision pharmacotherapy, and clinical research.
Triangle Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science & Innovation accelerates regulatory decision-making

Practice & Education

Practice Advancement and Clinical Education

Accelerating transformational change in the delivery of education, practice of pharmacy, and medication management
Center for Innovative Pharmacy Education & Research applies innovative best practices and powerful research methods to health profession education
Academia-Community Transformation (ACT) Community Pharmacy Center of Excellence

Policy & Outcomes

Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy

Advancing health outcomes and optimal use of medications at the individual, practice, and system levels
Faculty experts in genomic epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, health behavior, comparative effectiveness research, and pharmaceutical policy
Strength in health disparities, patient-provider communication, and medication safety

Collaborations and Partnerships

Everything we do begins and ends with a patient in mind.

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Bridging lab science and translational research

UNC researchers working to transform drug development through AI modeling

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A new frontier in medicine delivery

From Insights to Impact

Innovation Starts Here

Meet the Experts

Search our directory to connect with leading researchers shaping the future of pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy practice, and education.

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Research Infrastructure

Explore the research centers and core facilities that provide specialized resources to fuel scientific discovery across disciplines.

Centers and Cores

Catalyzing Innovation

Learn about our translation institute that bridges the inspiration of academia and the spirit of entrepreneurship to turn groundbreaking ideas into real products and services.

Eshelman Innovation