Areas within Pharmacology

Areas within Pharmacology:

Drug Composition and Properties: Understanding the chemical makeup and characteristics of drugs.

Drug Sources: Examining where drugs come from (natural sources, synthesis, etc.).

Drug Design: Creating new drugs based on scientific principles.

Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms: Investigating how drugs interact at the cellular level.

Organ/System Mechanisms: Studying drug effects on specific organs or systems.

Signal Transduction/Cellular Communication: Analyzing cellular signaling pathways.

Molecular Diagnostics: Using molecular techniques for diagnosis.

Interactions: Understanding drug interactions (e.g., drug-drug interactions).

Chemical Biology: Exploring the intersection of chemistry and biology.

Therapy and Medical Applications: Applying pharmacological knowledge to patient care.

Anti-pathogenic Capabilities: Investigating drugs’ effects on pathogens (e.g., antibiotics)