Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics Research Areas

Pharmacology is the science of how drugs interact with biological systems to affect function, a discipline at the heart of modern medicine. It bridges molecular biology, physiology, and therapeutics to understand disease mechanisms and develop effective treatments. At the Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University College Cork, our research spans the full spectrum of human health, from the brain to the heart, from cancer to pregnancy, and from the gut microbiome to drug delivery technologies. Our teams investigate the causes of disease, identify novel therapeutic targets, and translate discoveries into innovative treatments that improve lives. Whether developing neuroprotective agents for Parkinson’s, designing long-acting ocular implants, or exploring the gut-brain axis in mental health, our work contributes to the future of medicine, one discovery at a time.

Our research programmes align with the following UCC Futures:

Future Ageing and Brain Science

Food, Microbiome and Health

Future Medicines

Future Pharmaceuticals

Children