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.

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UIC researchers discover new treatment approach for deadly parasitic disease
Friday, June 30, 2023
UIC College of Pharmacy scientists along with collaborators at four universities in three countries have discovered a new approach for the treatment of schistosomiasis, a deadly parasitic disease which affects 250 million people in over 70 countries.
$27.8 million funding in FY23
UIC Pharmacy is #7 in 2023 national research rankings
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
UIC College of Pharmacy remains at #7 out of 113 pharmacy colleges in the most recent American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) rankings for total research funding. For the past federal fiscal…
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.

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Joanna Burdette, PhD Heading link

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 Heading link

Director, Research and Graduate Resources

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