The University of Arizona's Department of Pharmacology in Tucson, Arizona, part of the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, serves as a vibrant hub for exploring the complex interactions between chemicals and living systems. This vital field focuses on understanding how drugs and other substances affect human health, driving both groundbreaking research and comprehensive education. The department offers a range of programs, including BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Pharmacology and Toxicology, alongside participation in interdisciplinary initiatives like the MD/PhD and Neuroscience programs. Faculty and students engage in diverse research areas, from cancer and cardiovascular pharmacology to neuroscience and toxicology, preparing graduates for impactful careers in industry, government, and healthcare, or for further professional studies.
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The University of Arizona (UA) is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, it was the first university in the Arizona Territory. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity". The University of Arizona is one of three universities governed by the Arizona Board of Regents. As of 2021, the university enrolled 49,471 students in 19 separate colleges/schools, including the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix and the James E. Rogers College of Law, and is affiliated with two academic medical centers (Banner University Medical Center Tucson and Banner University Medical Center Phoenix). In 2021, University of Arizona acquired Ashford University.
