Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1836 as Emory College by the Methodist Episcopal Church, Emory is the oldest private university in Georgia. The university has nine academic divisions: Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Oxford College, Goizueta Business School, Laney Graduate School, School of Law, School of Medicine, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Rollins School of Public Health, and the Candler School of Theology. Emory University students come from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, five territories of the United States, and over 100 foreign countries.
Emory University's Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology in Atlanta, GA, United States, is a key component of the School of Medicine, focused on understanding drug action and developing innovative therapies. Renamed in 2019, the department incorporates chemical biology to explore fundamental biological processes related to disease, effectively bridging basic scientific discovery with clinical application. It provides a vibrant environment for faculty, researchers, and students engaged in cutting-edge research, offers comprehensive graduate training through programs like Molecular and Systems Pharmacology, and fosters interdisciplinary collaborations to drive advancements in human health and medicine.
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