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UH Drug Discovery Institute

Discovering and designing novel drugs to improve health outcomes.

Through a cross-disciplinary approach, the UH Drug Discovery Institute will integrate new technologies, such as AI, to streamline and modernize the drug-discovery process.

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.

Research News

Research 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. Nearly 100 faculty university-wide are working on drug discovery-related research.
  • An abstract conception of cells and biological chain molecules.

    Biosensing

  • A close-up image of acell being injected with a needle.

    Diagnostics

  • Industrial technology concept depicting a robotic arm.

    Drug Delivery

  • Scientist analyzing and dropping a sample into a glassware.

    Medicinal Chemistry

  • 3d render of dna structure.

    Modeling

  • A pharmacist extracts chemicals from a test tube.

    Pharmacology

  • A scientist targets a cell for treatment with a chemical.

    Target Modification

  • A patient attending a virtual treatment program meeting.

    Treatment Programs

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