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Student Research

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Research is Part of Who We Are

Here, you can join a research project as early as your first professional year, where you’ll build skills and experience and even have the chance to publish your work. Whether your interests lie in research, development, data measurement or beyond, you’ll gain the exposure and opportunities needed to follow your professional aspirations, whatever they may be. And our expert faculty will be with you every step of the way.  

Areas of Faculty Research

Cancer TherapyCardiovascular
Disease
DiabetesDrug Delivery
Drug DiscoveryLactationMedication Usage
During Pregnancy
Metabolic Disorders
Nanopharmaceutics Nuclear ReceptorObstetricsPain Management
PharmacologyWomen’s Health

Find a Faculty Mentor

Not sure where to start? Once you begin the pharmacy program, the Office of Student Research can help you match your interests with existing research opportunities and connect you with mentors who are doing meaningful, hands-on work.

Student Research Symposium

The Student Research Symposium, held annually since 2009, is a research conference featuring podium and poster presentations by students. The symposium welcomes presentations of all disciplines and celebrates research of any modality, including wet bench, community-based or data-driven projects.

Student presents findings poster during student research symposum