Pharmacology

Objectives

• To provide a foundational analysis on statistical/causal inference with a focus on the critical assessment of current practices in drug approval and pharmacosurveillance.
• To build a unified epistemic framework within which different kinds of evidence for pharmaceutical harm can be combined and used for decision: evidence amalgamation.
• To provide a theoretical framework for the development of new standards of drug evaluation.

Mission

1. To expand our strengths in cancer and neuro pharmacology
2. To acquire new expertise in toxicology and drug metabolism
3. To promote interdisciplinary graduate and medical pharmacology education

Vision

To be nationally renowned for excellence in pharmacology research and scholarship, with the ultimate goal of improving human health.

Philosophy

1. To provide a foundational analysis on statistical/causal inference with a focus on the critical assessment of current practices in drug approval and pharmacosurveillance.
2. To build a unified epistemic framework within which different kinds of evidence for pharmaceutical harm can be combined and used for decision: evidence amalgamation.
3. To provide a theoretical framework for the development of new standards of drug evaluation.

Core Values

• Excellence and Patient Centered Care
• Honesty and Integrity
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Respect and Teamwork