Med Chemical & Molecular Pharmacy

Med Chemical & Molecular Pharmacy at Purdue University focuses on advancing knowledge in medicinal and bioorganic chemistry, molecular pharmacology, and toxicology. The department is dedicated to developing molecular probes to investigate the role of brain monoamine neurotransmitters in normal behavior, with a particular emphasis on dopamine and serotonin receptor systems.

Under the leadership of faculty members like Professor Emeritus David E. Nichols, the research initiatives aim to create drug candidates with high efficacy and low toxicity for conditions such as Parkinson's disease. The department also explores the interactions of hallucinogenic substances and atypical antipsychotic drugs with specific serotonin receptors, contributing to a deeper understanding of cognitive functions.

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