Welcome to the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology
Our department stands at the vibrant intersection of fundamental discovery and therapeutic development. It has been my privilege to serve a community of world-class faculty, researchers, and trainees who are dedicated to uncovering the molecular mechanisms of disease and transforming those insights into life-changing therapies.
Our mission is defined by a shared vision we have built together: to drive therapeutic innovation through the lens of translational biology. We believe the most impactful biomedical breakthroughs occur when we bridge the gap between laboratory research and the patient’s needs. By integrating chemical and biological tools with complex disease systems, our faculty are pioneering new therapeutic modalities and clinical solutions aimed at addressing the most challenging medical needs of our time, including cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Learn more about our work on the faculty research websites.
The accomplishments of our faculty continue to shape the global landscape of pharmacology with partnership across the fields. We remain grateful for the leadership of our past chairs and the dedicated faculty and trainees who built our foundation. Our department’s influence is also reflected in our sustained service to the scientific community, including six presidents (link to the website) of the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) and six Editors-in-Chief of ASPET journals.
We are proud that our alumni have flourished across the globe, emerging as academic, industry, and government thought leaders, biomedical contributors, and successful entrepreneurs. To our graduates and former scholars: we want to hear from you. Please reach out, visit us, and join the Emory Pharmacology Alumni and Scholars (EmPhAS) network by contacting Tanisha.
As we look toward the future, we remain committed to fostering an environment where bold ideas flourish. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our transformative research, our robust drug discovery efforts, and our unwavering dedication to training the next generation of scientific leaders. Reach out to us for collaboration opportunities to advance the field together.
Sincerely,
Haian Fu, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair