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
Cloning Stem Cells to Find a Cure for Crohn’s Disease
Showing Promise
UH Researcher Developing New Device to Treat Babies with Blood Disorders
Race-Specific Lupus Nephritis Biomarkers
Project Will Expand Use of Metal Catalysts for Drug Discovery
Searchable Atlases of High-Resolution 3-D Images Would Offer New Tool for Researchers, Clinicians
COPD as a Lung Stem Cell Disease
Artificial Intelligence and Family Medicine: Better Together
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.
Biosensing
Diagnostics
Drug Delivery
Medicinal Chemistry
Modeling
Pharmacology
Target Modification
Treatment Programs
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