Discovering and designing novel drugs to improve
Health Outcomes
Modernizing Drug Discovery
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Systems Biology Approaches to Therapeutic Interventions
This talk by Matthew Lazzara will explore how integrating data science with mechanistic modeling can reveal how pancreas cancer cells develop chemoresistance, leading to potential new combination therapies.
Research Capabilities
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAMS
The UH Drug Discovery Institute is developing several programs to provide students with the tools, resources and knowledge to pursue careers in research for the development of novel drugs for unmet medical needs.
UH-Heart Program
Funded by the American Heart Association (AHA), the UH-HEART program provides summer research experiences that prepare participants for future careers in cardiovascular-related research. All eligible students are invited to apply!
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Join DDI
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