Research

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

Coming soon: the DDCRP Building

The Drug Discovery and Cancer Research Pavilion (DDCRP) will serve as an extension of the existing Retzky College of Pharmacy building, which is adjacent to the University of Illinois Hospital. The new facility will support existing research while expanding our capacity to influence emerging areas of translational research. The Drug Discovery and Cancer Research Pavilion will be a five-story facility dedicated to pharmaceutical research. Public-private collaboration space will account for 14,000 of the over 190,000 sq. ft. building.

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