Under the leadership of Dean Jay Panyam, the School of Pharmacy has 67 full-time equivalent faculty members.
Department of Medicinal Chemistry
Conducting research in drug metabolism, bio-analytical chemistry and the biophysical characterization of viral protein assembly.
Chair: William Atkins, PhD
Department of Pharmaceutics
Conducting research in pharmacokinetics, drug delivery and drug disposition.
Chair: Nina Isoherranen, PhD
Department of Pharmacy
Leading in pharmacy education, research, and professional and outreach initiatives.
Interim Chair: Ryan Hansen, PhD
Center for Epilepsy Drug Discovery (CEDD)
Supporting the development of therapies for epilepsy and related comorbidities through research, education, and outreach.
Co-Directors: Melissa Barker-Haliski, PhD, Associate Professor; H. Steve White, PhD, Professor
The Comparative Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics (CHOICE) Institute
Global leader in generating knowledge to improve individual and population health through transformative learning, research, and dissemination about the effectiveness, safety, and value of medical products, services, and policies.
Director: Anirban Basu, PhD
Plein Center for Aging
The Plein Center for Aging encompasses training, research, and service with focus on the optimal use of pharmacotherapy in older adults.
Director: Shelly Gray, PhD, Professor
The Washington Entrepreneurial Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hub (WE-REACH)
The Washington Entrepreneurial Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hub (WE-REACH) is a public/private partnership designed to facilitate and accelerate the transformation of regional health research innovations into market ready products and services that impact health outcomes.
Executive Director: Rodney JY Ho, PhD