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Research at the School of Pharmacy

»Research at the School of Pharmacy

With 18,200 square feet of state-of-the-art lab space and 7 faculty clinical sites, our researchers drive innovation in diverse areas in both wet and dry labs, and specialized cross-functional research centers across all landscapes. Our faculty blend scientific and clinical experience, maximizing our impact on the future of healthcare.
Chapman University School of Pharmacy

Research Grant Awards

As an R2 institution, our faculty receive ongoing support from federal, college, not-for-profit, and industry funds to advance impactful research in pharmaceutical sciences. These grants help faculty lead studies in areas such as neurological disorders, drug discovery, and health technology, driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.

Grant Funds Most Comprehensive Review of ATMPs
$1.7M Unravels Hypothyroidism Research
Ko Advances Spanish-Language Pharmacy Services
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Nauli's Discoveries Make Headlines

Two groundbreaking studies in high-impact journals publish Surya Nauli, Ph.D.’s discoveries, unveiling a heart-critical protein (PGRMC2) in Nature Communications and a pioneering cilia-based drug-delivery mechanism in Bioactive Materials.

Global Headlines in High Impact Journals
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Innovative Approaches to Protect Aging Hearts

Rather than accepting one-size-fits-all treatments, researchers are developing healthcare policies and therapies for solutions that are unique as the individuals seeking treatment. Chapman continues to explore solutions that address the root causes of cardiovascular diseases, paving the way for improved patient outcomes for enhanced health and longevity.

Interdisciplinary Research Changes Care for Aging Adults
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AI Researcher of the Year Award Honors Wang

Women in AI’s AI Researcher of the Year Award (North America) was presented to Sherry Wang, Ph.D., for her research leadership in Ethical Healthcare AI, recognizing both her technical contributions and her dedication to advancing the applications of artificial intelligence in medicine.

Wang Earns Top AI Honor

 

 

 

Industry Partners

Chapman University School of Pharmacy is proud to partner with industry leaders to strive together in the development and discovery of new treatments and medicines that will improve lives around the globe. Some of our partners are listed below in the drop down. 

Interested in becoming a research partner? Contact our Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs, Dr. Jennifer Totonchy, for information.


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Current Partners

  • AJK Biopharmaceutical
  • Merck
  • Masimo
  • Cornerstone
  • Zymo
  • Amberstone
  • Dxome
  • Paratek Pharmaceuticals

Research Areas

CUSP faculty are engaged with a wide-variety of exciting research areas. CUSP research happens in all landscapes, including wet labs, dry labs, as well as a few specialized cross-functional research centers. Primary CUSP research areas and their faaculty experts are listed below.


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Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

Clinical Pharmacy, Healthcare, and Health Outcomes

Community Pharmacy

Drug Design and Discovery

Pharmaceutics, Drug Delivery, and Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacology

Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy

Structural Biology

Research Opportunities

There are several ways to get involved with the cutting-edge research offered. Many students conduct research alongside faculty during both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Chapman Pharmacy also has post-doctoral fellows and research associates that work in the labs.

On the CUSP

Every month, CUSP publishes monthly recaps of their publications, prestations, grants, awards, and other notable achievments.