Department Of Biomedical And Pharmaceutical Sciences

The Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, located at 32 Campus Drive in Missoula, Montana, is a key component of the Skaggs School of Pharmacy. With a focus on research in Molecular Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Medicinal Chemistry, the department's faculty of around 40 members plays a vital role in shaping the curriculum for the professional Pharm.D. program and several Ph.D. programs. Their dedication to collaborative, multidisciplinary biomedical research has resulted in the establishment of two NIH Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence and an NIH/NINDS P30 Core Laboratory, solidifying their position as a leading research unit on campus.

The University of Montana has recently introduced the L.S. Skaggs Institute for Health Innovation within the College of Health, aiming to enhance health education, research, and outreach across the state. One of the Institute's key goals is to provide Montanans with access to pharmacogenetics, a process that examines how an individual's genetic makeup influences their response to medications.

The Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers a range of programs and resources, including opportunities for undergraduate research, access to Cyberbear and Moodle platforms, as well as information on COH Information Technology, employee profiles, reservation calendars, and more through UM's Office of Research and Directory. Students and researchers in the field of biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences can benefit from the institution's commitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare.