Welcome to the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology at Emory University
Building on a rich legacy of excellence, our faculty, scientists, and trainees work at the forefront of biomedical science to tackle the most pressing challenges in human health and translate groundbreaking discoveries into global impact. We view modern pharmacology not just as the study of drug action, but as a vital integration hub, a dynamic nexus where biology, chemistry, engineering, data science, AI, and medicine converge to drive the next generation of therapeutics.
We invite you to explore our research programs to see how our investigators are pioneering new therapeutic modalities for cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, infectious diseases, and other critical unmet medical needs. From fundamental insights that illuminate disease mechanisms to the development of transformative medicines, our work actively improves lives around the world. We are also proud to serve as the departmental home of the Emory Center for New Medicines, an integrated drug discovery hub to drive Emory discoveries to the clinic.
Emory Pharmacology and Chemical Biology has long played a leadership role in shaping our discipline. Our faculty includes six past presidents of the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) and the leadership of the Association of Medical School Pharmacology Chairs (AMSPC), reflecting a deep-seated tradition of scholarly leadership and service.
We are equally proud of our global alumni network, whose contributions span academia, biotechnology, the pharmaceutical industry, government, and entrepreneurship. We encourage our alumni to remain engaged, to share your successes, mentor future generations, and help strengthen the Emory Pharmacology Alumni and Scholars (EmPhAS) community. We invite you to connect with us by contacting Tanisha Haynes.
As we look to the future, we invite you to join us in advancing pharmacology and chemical biology as a driving force for therapeutic innovation. Together, we will deepen our understanding of disease, expand the universe of drugged targets, and deliver the medicines of tomorrow to improve human health worldwide.
Sincerely,
Haian Fu, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Chair