Welcome to the Department of Pharmacology in the UC Davis School of Medicine. The Department comprises a dynamic group of faculty, researchers and students from diverse backgrounds undertaking investigations to reveal biological mechanisms that will ultimately lead to discovery of novel understanding of physiological and pathological mechanisms, identification of potential therapeutic targets and development of new strategies for a variety of human diseases.
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The strongest research areas within the department are Cardiovascular and Neuroscience at multiple levels.
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Spotlight on Our Pharmacology Team
Department Faculty Recognized for Excellence in Teaching and Research
The Department is proud to announce that two of its faculty members have been recognized with prestigious awards from the UC Davis School of Medicine Faculty Senate, highlighting their exceptional contributions to teaching and research excellence.
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Heike Wulff has been honored with the Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Award, which recognizes outstanding faculty who demonstrate excellence in clinical care, teaching, and service. This distinguished award acknowledges Professor Wulff's significant contributions to medical education and patient care, reflecting her commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative teaching methods and clinical expertise. Proceeding her Kaiser Foundation Award, Wulff was presented with the Outstanding Instructor in recognition of Excellence in Teaching of the Sciences Basic to Medicine from the class of 2025 as voted on solely by the students.
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Manuel F. Navedo has received the School of Medicine Research Award, recognizing his exceptional contributions to biomedical research and scientific discovery. This award celebrates Navedo's groundbreaking research achievements and his dedication to advancing knowledge in his field through innovative scientific inquiry. Professor Navedo is the second Pharmacology Faculty to receive this important recognition.
"We are incredibly proud of Professors Wulff and Navedo for receiving these well-deserved recognitions," said Professor Don Bers, Chair of the Department of Pharmacology. "Their achievements exemplify the caliber of excellence that defines our department and demonstrate our faculty's commitment to advancing both education and research in service of improving human health."
For more information please visit the UC Davis School of Medicine Faculty Senate Awards page.
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