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The department research focuses on neuropharmacology and neuroscience especially:

  • Alzheimer's Disease
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  • Synapse Structure

Explore our lab profiles to learn more about the research at KU Pharmacology & Toxicology.


Lab Profiles

  • Rick Dobrowsky
  • Heng Du
  • Jackob Moskovitz
  • Honglian Shi
  • Adam Smith
  • Jai Subramanian
  • Zijun Wang
  • Liqin Zhao

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