Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo

Tailored Training Opportunities

Our degree programs meet your educational needs, whether you want time to explore or have research underway.

Dynamic Research Community

We foster engagement with the latest research in our field through our seminar series, the Upstate New York Pharmacology Society’s annual meeting (which we host) and frequent interdisciplinary collaborations.

Innovative, Interdisciplinary Research

Our faculty use powerful, innovative research techniques including optogenetics, computer-aided genomics and proteomics to address health issues from circadian rhythm disorders to multiple sclerosis, drug abuse and pesticide toxicity.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Our faculty labs include cutting-edge equipment for genomics and proteomics, cellular and molecular studies, behavioral neuropharmacology and much more.

Hands-on Laboratory Experience

We promote independent student research at every level.

Department News

Podcast: Opioid-Free Pain Relief

As a kid, Arin Bhattacharjee imagined scoring the winning goal in the World Cup. Now, as a professor of pharmacology and toxicology at the Jacobs School, he’s imagining new ways to treat pain. In this episode of Driven to Discover, Bhattacharjee tells host Ellen Goldbaum about his development of a novel treatment that could not only alleviate suffering and hasten surgical recovery, but also curtail addiction.

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Upcoming Events

Neuroscience Seminar Series: Transcriptional Control of Forebrain Development; Thomas J. Covey, PhD, Department of Neurology, University at Buffalo
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2220A Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Neuroscience Seminar Series: A Role for Nicotine Exposure in the Promotion of Compulsive-like Opioid-Directed Behaviors; Gregory Loney, PhD; Department of Psychology, University at Buffalo
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2220A Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Our Alumni

“UB has such a well-rounded department.”
10/15/21
Corie Ellison, BS ’08, PhD ’11
Toxicologist
“When I graduated and was ready to begin my career, I had multiple job offers.”
4/23/21
Kevin Kransler, PhD ’08
Pharmacology and toxicology
“I was able to land a postdoctoral research position at a premier academic institution largely because of networking with my PhD mentor and faculty in the PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences.”
4/23/21
Chad Vezina, PhD ’03
Pharmacology
“Being able to participate on interdisciplinary teams and not having a narrow view is important for advancing within a corporation.”
10/15/21
Rob Foxenberg, PhD ‘07
Toxicologist
“The P.I.s in the department use every opportunity they have to help your career.”
10/15/21
Jingying Wang, PhD ’11
Postdoctoral researcher