Research Areas
DDI aims to translate the fundamental scientific discoveries and technological advances to the marketplace. AI are other advanced technologies are being explored by DDI researchers to offer a streamlined drug-discovery and development process from hit screening to drug formulation, processing and delivery.
UH has expertise cuts across fundamental studies of potential drug targets, development of novel drug candidates, high-throughput screening technologies, organ-on-chip models, drug formulations and delivery, biosensing and biofeedback, molecular modeling and artificial intelligence as well as public policy, law, and management. All of these areas are envisioned to make pivotal contributions to a vibrant UH Drug Discovery Institute.
DDI Affiliates
Affiliates of the UH Drug Discovery Institute represent an accomplished group of faculty whose research spans a wide array of disciplines. Explore our full faculty list to learn more about their work and expertise.
Capabilities
The University of Houston has far-reaching research across disciplines that focuses on a variety of impact areas, such as cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, heart disease, neurological disorders, mental health, substance abuse, women’s health and more. Over 100 faculty university-wide are working on drug discovery-related research.
Disease States
Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolic Disorders
Hematology and Oncology
Infectious Diseases, Immunology, and Autoimmune Disorders
Neurological Diseases
Respiratory Diseases
Women’s Health
Drug Discovery Pipeline
Target Identification and Validation
Lead Discovery and Rational Drug Design
Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry
Efficacy Evaluation and Pharmacology
Toxicology and Safety/Risk Assessment
Pharmaceutics / Formulation / Drug Delivery
Clinical Development and Clinical Pharmacology
Regulatory Affairs
Technologies
AI
Bioengineering and Biomaterials
Biomarkers and Theranostics
Biosensors and Devices
Chemistry
Clinical Trials
Computational Drug Discovery and Modeling
Drug Screening
Education and Community Outreach
Imaging and Analytical Technologies
Nanotechnology
Pathology and Toxicology
Population Sciences and Outcomes Research