Research in the Drug Action Core focuses on elucidating how drugs act in the body and developing a better understanding of normal and disease biology, enabling the development of safer and more efficacious treatments. These topics are studied at the cellular, genetic, molecular, and biochemical levels using diverse model systems and techniques. Drug action encompasses many fields, including pharmacology, toxicology, developmental biology, and disease mechanisms. Funding for research in the Drug Action Core comes from various sources including the NIH, foundations, and the pharmaceutical industry.<br><br>Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD students in the Drug Action Core have been awarded traineeships in the Chemistry/Biology Interface, Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, and Biotechnology training programs. They have also been awarded prestigious fellowships, such as NIH and AFPE pre-doctoral fellowships. They often receive travel awards to support presenting their work at conferences. Through research collaborations, coursework, and seminars, our trainees acquire skills and knowledge that cross disciplines. Acquiring a depth and breadth of knowledge allows our trainees to pursue careers in industry, academia, and other areas, such as science communication and patent law.