Pharmacology & Toxicology

Demonstrate broad, general knowledge in the basic biomedical, toxicological, and pharmaceutical sciences and integrate information across these areas;

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge about all salient aspects of their dissertation work;

Demonstrate a mature understanding of current methods of modern drug discovery, drug development, drug target characterization and validation, and assay development;

Demonstrate principles and application of experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation of research results;

Be able to identify, compile, analyze, and assess technical, scientific and health-care related information from a variety of sources and perspectives;

Be able to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to formulate a technical critique and express that argument clearly and cogently both orally and in writing;

Demonstrate effective technical communication skills necessary to understand, contribute and participate in state-of-the-field discussions and forums;

Exhibit a broad problem-solving ability and be able to formulate hypothesis-driven projects in modern areas of drug discovery and development, and translational biomedical research;

Be fully prepared for professional postdoctoral entry-level research positions in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors, or as faculty or technical staff in an academic or professional technical training program;

Possess state-of-the-art research skills, competence and practical techniques required to independently design, test and implement modern pharmacology and toxicology methods, assays, technologies, and innovative therapeutics.