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New initiative in regulatory science
"With a research school in regulatory science, we are strengthening Swedish life sciences"
New PhD Thesis • Julia Parlow
Learn about a new model to assess bioavailability of subcutaneously injected drugs
Molecular Imaging Technology 2026
Apply no later than 19 June 2026 for our research course Molecular Imaging Technology
Contact us
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Our Department
Facts about the Department of Medicinal Chemistry
Current publications
- Lechi, Francesco; Odell, Luke R.; Wegrzyniak, Olivia et al., 2026
- Baxter, Joanne; Waltham, Kevin; Fitton, Lori et al., 2026
- Ekstrand, Carl; Michanek, Peter; Hernlund, Elin et al., 2026
Our education
At our Department and Faculty, we prepare more than 1,100 students for the possibilities of tomorrow's pharmacy
Our research
Our department explores promising substances – from preparative medicinal chemistry to translational imaging.
Our collaborations
With broad experience in leading knowledge consortia, our researchers are sought-after assets in international pharmacy.
Work with us
Available positions at our Department
Equal opportunities
This way we work with equal opportunities
Department meeting • 24 April
All employees at the Department are welcome to Department meeting, 24 April at 10.00 in A5:3 followed by research presentations. Calendar entries will be sent to called staff.
Shaping the pharmacy of the future
The Department of Medicinal Chemistry is an interdisciplinary arena at Uppsala University's Faculty of Pharmacy. With first rate education, research at the forefront and pole positions in several international collaborations, we are a driving force in the development of our field.
In inspiring environments at the Uppsala Biomedical Center, our research groups develop and carry out work of the highest scientific relevance. Together, we form a unique competence cluster in the field of pharmaceuticals.
