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Molecular Pharmacology & Therapeutics (PhD)

Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics PhD Integrated Program for Biomedical Sciences (IPBS)

The PhD in Molecular Pharmacology & Therapeutics is dedicated to training outstanding scientists in the pharmacological sciences. After successful completion of formal course work students will have acquired in-depth knowledge of pharmacology and basic knowledge of molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and physiology. Our training provides a solid foundation for successful scientific careers in a wide range of areas, including academia, government, and the pharmaceutical industry.

This track trains students for research and teaching in medical schools, research centers and the pharmaceutical industry. Students gain a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of drug action, drug-receptor interactions and cellular signal transduction.

In order to join the Molecular Pharmacology & Therapeutics PhD track, students must apply to the Integrated Program for Biomedical Scienes (IPBS).

COURSE CATALOG

Learn about the IPBS Core curriculum as well as the courses required for the PhD in Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics in our Molecular Pharmacology & Therapeutics (PhD) Course Catalog.

Faculty

Faculty for Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Gonzalo Torres, PhD
Professor & Chair
Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Email: gtorres3@luc.edu
Office: CTRE
Rm: 420

Joanna Bakowska, DVM, PhD
Associate Professor
Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Email: jbakowska@luc.edu
Office: CTRE
Rm: 422

Neil Clipstone, PhD
Associate Professor
Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Email: nclipstone@luc.edu
Office: SSOM
Rm: 317

Rocco Gogliotti, PhD
Assistant Professor
Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Email: rgogliotti@luc.edu
Office: CTRE
Rm: 423

Celeste Greer, PhD
Assistant Professor
Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Email: cgreer@luc.edu
Office: CTRE
Rm: 417

W. Keith Jones, PhD
Professor
Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Email: wjones7@luc.edu
Graduate Program Director, Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Kelly Langert, PhD
Assistant Professor
Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Email: klangert@luc.edu
Office: Bldg 115
Rm: 416

Karie Scrogin, PhD
Professor and Graduate Program Director
Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Email: kscrogi@luc.edu
Office: CTRE
Rm: 426

Monsheel Sodhi, PhD
Assistant Professor
Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Email: msodhi@luc.edu
Office: CTRE
Rm: 424

Kenneth Byron, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Cell and Molecular Physiology
Email: kbyron@luc.edu

Michael Collins, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Email: mcollin@luc.edu

Gwendolyn Kartje, MD, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Email: wkartje@luc.edu

William H. Simmons, PhD
Senior Professor & Professional Emeritus
Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Email: wsimmon@luc.edu
Office: CTRE
Rm: 436

Joint Faculty

Mitchell Denning, PhD
Associate Dean for Graduate Education
Professor, Cancer Biology
Email: mdennin@luc.edu
Phone: 708-327-3358
Office: CTRE
Rm: 138

Jawed Fareed, PhD
Professor
Pathology
Molecular Pharmacology & Neuroscience
Email: jfareed@luc.edu
Office: CTRE
Rm: 432

Eileen M. Foecking, PhD
Associate Professor
Otolaryngology
Molecular Pharmacology & Neuroscience
Email: efoecking@luc.edu
Office: Maguire Center
Rm: 1870

Debra Hoppensteadt, PhD
Professor
Pathology
Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Email: dhoppen@luc.edu
Office: Bldg 115
Rm: 433

Simon Kaja, PhD
Assistant Professor
Ophthalmology
Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Email: skaja@luc.edu
Office: Bldg 115
Rm: 425

Whelton A. Miller, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Molecular Pharmacology & Neuroscience
Email: wmiller6@luc.edu
Office: Bldg 115
Rm: 119

Affiliate Faculty

Peter Bacher, MD, PhD
Therapeutic Area Lead for Mature Products, AbbVie
Email: peter.bacher@abbvie.com

Thao T. Doan, MD
Senior Medical Director, Medical Safety Evaluation, Pharmacovigilance and Patient Safety, AbbVie
Email: Thao.T.Doan@abbvie.com

Fabio Lievano, MD
Vice President, Safety Science, Medical Safety Evaluation, Pharmacovigilance and Patient Safety, AbbVie
Email: Fabio.Lievano@abbvie.com

 

Current Students

  • Tristram Buck
  • Manuel Flores
  • Sonia Gonzalez
  • Sana Iqbal
  • Chanpreet Kaur
  • Harshita Kondeti
  • Gurpreet Sandhu
  • Mackenzie Smith
  • Chongyu Zhang

Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics PhD Integrated Program for Biomedical Sciences (IPBS)

The PhD in Molecular Pharmacology & Therapeutics is dedicated to training outstanding scientists in the pharmacological sciences. After successful completion of formal course work students will have acquired in-depth knowledge of pharmacology and basic knowledge of molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and physiology. Our training provides a solid foundation for successful scientific careers in a wide range of areas, including academia, government, and the pharmaceutical industry.

This track trains students for research and teaching in medical schools, research centers and the pharmaceutical industry. Students gain a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of drug action, drug-receptor interactions and cellular signal transduction.

In order to join the Molecular Pharmacology & Therapeutics PhD track, students must apply to the Integrated Program for Biomedical Scienes (IPBS).

COURSE CATALOG

Learn about the IPBS Core curriculum as well as the courses required for the PhD in Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics in our Molecular Pharmacology & Therapeutics (PhD) Course Catalog.