Leading the Nation in Pharmacy Research

Whether it is by natural product or synthetic drug discovery; novel drug delivery methods; fundamental cancer, infectious disease, women’s health, or neurology research; clinical drug trials; applied research in health outcomes, drug safety, or pharmacy services; or the many other research programs at the UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy – we seek to lead the nation in pharmacy research that has a clear and measurable impact on health.

Recent Research News

Engaging Chicago Youth in Drug Discovery
Monday, March 31, 2025
When Camarria Williams was encouraged to collect field samples in Chicago’s Garfield Park as part of the Chicago Antibiotic Discovery Lab program, she directed a sly smirk in the direction of Dr. Brian…
UIC Pharmacy researchers help discover dual-action antibiotic that could make bacterial resistance nearly impossible
Thursday, August 15, 2024
A new antibiotic that works by disrupting two different cellular targets would make it 100 million times more difficult for bacteria to evolve resistance, according to new research from UIC Pharmacy researchers.
The Striking Realities of Pharmacist Burnout: photos of the researchers interviewed in the article
The Striking, Startling Realities of Pharmacist Burnout
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
A paper from UIC Pharmacy researchers shows the vast majority of pharmacists are struggling with burnout and advocates for organizational remedies.

More About Research at UIC Pharmacy

Joanna Burdette, PhD

Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Education; Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences

900 S. Ashland Ave., 3202 MBRB, MC 870, Chicago, Illinois
Phone: 312-996-6153

Lindsey McQuade, PhD

Director, Research and Graduate Resources

833 S. Wood St., 161 PHARM, MC 874, Chicago, Illinois
Phone: 312-413-7648
Email: lmcquade@uic.edu