Symposium spotlights emerging science involving kratom
The Fifth Scientific Kratom Symposium brought together about 100 researchers for four days of presentations and collaboration.
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UF College of Pharmacy ranked No. 3 nationally in NIH funding
The college’s investigators earned $19.4 million in NIH awards in 2025, according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.
UF College of Pharmacy hosts 39th Annual Research Showcase
Students, trainees, faculty and staff from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy filled the Reitz Union on Feb. 9 for the 39th Annual Research Showcase.
Dr. Ranjala Ratnayake honored with Superior Accomplishment Award
Dr. Ratnayake was recognized for her leadership in the renovation of a new $10 million, 14,500-square-foot laboratory designed to advance UF’s integrated drug discovery initiatives.
Dr. Chenglong Li appointed chair of the Department of Medicinal Chemistry
Li steps into a leadership role of a top-ranked medicinal chemistry department that has grown substantially over the past decade.
Trilateral global research partnership in marine natural products may trigger new wave of drug discovery
The UF CNPD3 will collaborate with Singapore to tap Indonesia’s rich marine biodiversity.
New medicinal chemistry space ushers in era of synergy and teamwork
A 14,500-square-foot integrated drug discovery lab will house some of UF’s medicinal chemistry faculty.
Dr. Chris McCurdy named associate editor for ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science
The appointment with ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science begins Oct. 1, 2025.
Dr. Oliver Grundmann named a fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology
He was presented with this recognition on Sept. 18 at the North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology Annual Meeting in Chicago.
Three medicinal chemistry graduate students win college awards
The UF College of Pharmacy awarded three medicinal chemistry graduate students with the college’s top honors in 2025-26.
