PhD Pharmacology and Drug Discovery in Nottingham United Kingdom | University of Nottingham

At the University of Nottingham, your research degree is tailored to your specific interests, enabling you to explore a self-selected topic under a title of your creation. The Pharmacology and Drug Discovery department offers these PhD and MRes programs:

Pharmacology
Clinical Chemistry
Cell Signalling
Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Discovery
Our faculty members lead pioneering research in their disciplines. With access to professional-grade facilities, state-of-the-art technology, and expert supervision, you'll push boundaries in your chosen life sciences specialization.

While your degree path is uniquely yours, here are some current research initiatives within Pharmacology and Drug Discovery:

Investigating the genetic foundations of Alzheimer's disease
Molecular Pharmacology and Cell Biology of Membrane Receptors: studying G-protein-coupled receptors and tyrosine kinase-linked receptors regarding molecular pharmacology, regulation, and signaling.
Intercellular Pathway Interactions: examining synergistic relationships between G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), GPCR-tyrosine kinase receptor interplay, and cross-cascade signaling in gene transcription proteins.
Single-molecule studies of ligand-receptor binding using fluorescence correlation spectroscopy: developing fluorescent GPCR ligands.
Applying bimolecular fluorescence complementation to study protein interactions: researching receptor movement and receptor-effector relationships