Research Areas | Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto

We move science and health

Our scientists are actively engaged in five overarching research areas to generate new knowledge across the spectrum of drug therapy. They are catalysts for discovery of novel therapeutic targets, new drugs, medical devices, diagnostic tests or pursue solutions to provide the safest, most effective and affordable therapies as well as methodologies to foster Pharmacy practice excellence.

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Molecular basis of drug targets and diseases

The scientists in this area are elucidating the biochemical and cellular basis of human diseases and the molecular mechanisms underlying drug action and their targets.

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Drug development and disease diagnostics

This area focuses on development and optimization of drugs, their optimal delivery and maintenance at their sites of action as well as with the molecular diagnostics of human diseases.

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Clinical Pharmacy Research

The goal of researchers in the clinical research cluster is to improve the prevention and management of disease and injury in individuals.

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Drug Safety

The research in this area focuses on advancing our understanding and minimizing the adverse effects associated with drug use and misuse.

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Health Services Research

Researchers in this area explore diverse meanings of health and healthcare as well as their implications on structure, function and delivery of care for individuals, communities and populations.