What's new
Behind the photographs: Shared pre-war histories of the British and German Pharmacological Societies
14 October 2025
On Friday 3rd October the Department of Pharmacology hosted a unique event supported by the British and German Pharmacological Societies to explore their shared histories pre-war and the subsequent disruption of academic careers.
BHF Non-clinical PhD Studentship - apply now
3 October 2025
A three-year PhD studentship, funded by the British Heart Foundation, is available in the cardiac signalling group of Professor Ming Lei.
New bifunctional, bispecific nanobodies scaffold helps with small protein imaging
19 August 2025
Researchers at the Rosalind Franklin Institute, the Oxford Department of Pharmacology, and Diamond Light Source have combined their expertise to create new scaffolding molecules to allow the electron microscopy imaging of small proteins (below 50 kDa). Using this method the team have solved the smallest protein structure to date by cryoEM, that of hen egg white lysozyme, which is just 14 kDa.
Christian Grimm awarded title of Professor
24 July 2025
Christian Grimm in the Department of Pharmacology has been awarded the title of Professor by the University's Senior Appointments Panel.
Upcoming talks and events
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Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 12pm to 1pm
Speakers: Professor Klaus-Peter Lesch
Venue: Pharmacology, off Mansfield Road OX1 3QT
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Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 12pm to 1pm
Speakers: Professor Heather Mortiboys
Venue: Pharmacology, off Mansfield Road OX1 3QT
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Tuesday, 02 December 2025, 12pm to 1pm
Speakers: Professor Jeff Dalley
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.