What's new
Study defines novel kinase substrate tolerance and active-site plasticity
5 March 2024
A collaborative chemical biology study from the Potter Group, with the Gonzalez Group at CSIC Madrid, deepens understanding of an enzyme acting upon a crucial cellular messenger.
Amazing Brain Festival at Cheney Secondary School
23 February 2024
Pharmacology staff and students contributed to a special afternoon of events last week to engage 200-300 students and families on the theme of the brain organised by their school ‘Rumble Museum’. A team of ten members of our department led by Dr Lizzie Burns developed five zones of activities to engage students with different aspects of neuroscience: memory, focus, build-a-brain, illusion and microscopy.
IntraBio trial makes progress on a potential treatment for Niemann-Pick C
13 February 2024
A successful Phase 3 clinical trial of N-acetyl-leucine (NALL) in the lysosomal storage disorder Niemann-Pick disease type C has been published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Upcoming talks and events
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Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 12pm to 1pm
Speakers: Professor David Beech
Venue: Pharmacology, off Mansfield Road OX1 3QT
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Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 12pm to 1pm
Speakers: Professor Ellie Tzima
Venue: Pharmacology, off Mansfield Road OX1 3QT
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Tuesday, 07 May 2024, 12pm to 1pm
Speakers: Professor Barbara Casadei
Venue: Pharmacology, off Mansfield Road OX1 3QT
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Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 12pm to 1pm
Speakers: Associate Professor Bernard Drumm
Venue: Pharmacology, off Mansfield Road OX1 3QT
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Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 12pm to 1pm
Speakers: Dr Laura Soucek
Venue: Pharmacology, off Mansfield Road OX1 3QT
Pharmacology 2024 - from the British Pharmacological Society
The British Pharmacological Society's annual Pharmacology meeting will be held in the charming spa town of Harrogate in North Yorkshire from 10-12 December 2024. Known for its elegant architecture, beautiful gardens, and historical significance Harrogate offers great dining, cultural and nature experiences. The annual meeting will offer a chance to meet friends, network and hear all the latest developments and research in pharmacology from industry experts and emerging investigators.