Department of Pharmacology

In the Department of Pharmacology at UT Southwestern, our research spans the full spectrum of modern molecular and cellular biology – from molecules to microbes to model organisms – with the goal of translating fundamental discoveries into the next generation of therapies. We foster a dynamic research environment that supports scientists at every career stage, encouraging bold ideas and pursuit of the most important questions in biomedical science. I invite you to explore the groundbreaking work in our department and see why Pharmacology at UT Southwestern is truly one of a kind.

About the Department

The Department, housed in the T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building on the North Campus of UT Southwestern Medical Center, is home to more than 30 faculty members. Over its distinguished history, the department has included six HHMI Investigators, five members of the National Academies, and a Nobel Laureate among its faculty.

Researchers have made landmark contributions to discoveries ranging from G-protein signal transduction and endocrine signaling pathways to advancing knowledge of cholesterol metabolism and therapeutic strategies.

Today, the department remains at the forefront of biomedical research, spanning a broad spectrum of approaches – from integrative physiology and metabolism to molecular pharmacology and systems biology. Our faculty continue to shape the field, building on a legacy defined by esteemed colleagues and friends such as the late David Mangelsdorf, Ph.D., and Nobel Laureate Alfred Gilman, M.D., Ph.D.